Artwork: Ajarku Muruu (All One Country) by Chern’ee Sutton and Brooke Sutton.
Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2026 – 2027
Learn about Mount Isa City Council's commitment to advancing reconciliation, strengthening relationships and creating a more inclusive and connected community.
Shaping Our Future Together
Mount Isa City Council's Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2026–2027(PDF, 1MB) marks an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to reconciliation.
As part of Reconciliation Australia's RAP framework, the Reflect RAP provides a structured approach to strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, building cultural understanding and embedding reconciliation across Council's services, decision-making and workplace culture.
Council acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Mount Isa and Camooweal on the lands on which we live, work and play. We recognise their continuing connection to the land, water and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Our reconciliation journey is already underway through initiatives such as supporting National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, incorporating Acknowledgement of Country into civic events and public meetings, and strengthening engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and community members.
The Reflect RAP builds on these foundations, helping Council continue to listen, learn and take meaningful action towards a more inclusive, respectful and connected future for our region.
Our vision for reconciliation
Council is committed to a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories, knowledge and leadership are recognised, respected and celebrated as an integral part of our region's identity.
We recognise the Kalkadoon (Kalkatungu) people as Traditional Owners of the Mount Isa area and the Indjalandji-Dhidhanu people as Traditional Owners of Camooweal. By working in partnership with Traditional Owners, Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Council aims to strengthen cultural understanding, support meaningful participation and embed reconciliation into everyday practices.
Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Council's Reflect RAP is guided by four key focus areas that support our commitment to reconciliation:
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Relationships: Strengthening partnerships and building meaningful connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations.
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Respect: Increasing cultural understanding and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and knowledge.
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Opportunities: Exploring ways to improve employment, professional development and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Governance: Strengthening leadership, accountability and reporting to support meaningful and sustainable reconciliation outcomes.
To learn more about the specific actions and commitments under each focus area, download and read the full Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan.
Download the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan
Learn more about Council's vision, commitments and actions to advance reconciliation across our organisation and community.
Download the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2026–2027 (PDF)(PDF, 1MB)
About the artwork
Ajarku Muruu (All One Country)
Artists: Chern’ee Sutton and Brooke Sutton
The artwork featured in Council's Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan was created by contemporary Kalkadoon artists Chern’ee Sutton and Brooke Sutton, from the Mount Isa region.
Ajarku Muruu translates to All One Country in the Kalkadoon language.
The artwork celebrates unity, connection to Country and the interconnected relationships between people, animals, land and waterways.
It reflects the shared responsibility of caring for Country and recognises the importance of walking together with respect for the past, present and future.
Artist websites:
www.cherneesutton.com.au
www.brookesutton.com.au
Contact Us
For questions, feedback or to learn more about Council's reconciliation journey, please contact:
Email: rap@mountisa.qld.gov.au
Our reconciliation journey continues
Reconciliation is a shared responsibility that requires ongoing commitment, meaningful relationships and collective action.
Explore Council's commitments, actions and reconciliation journey by downloading the Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan 2026–2027(PDF, 1MB)