NATIONAL Sorry Day is a day for reflection and to commemorate the Stolen Generations – the Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islanders children who were forcibly separated from their families during the 20th century.
Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative will hold a Sorry Day Commemoration on Friday, May 24, 10am to 1pm, ahead of National Sorry Day (May 26). This important occasion serves as a heartfelt acknowledgement of the historical injustices endured by Indigenous communities throughout Australia.
There will be a ceremony, acknowledgement to country and traditional performances, historical displays, a moment of silence, guest speakers including Natarsha Bamblett, who will lead a session to provide the opportunity for community healing. Lunch will also be provided.
The Sorry Day Commemoration will be held Friday, May 24 at the Woongi Unit, 170 Knight Street, Shepparton. To register, contact Sophie Winmar on 0428 406 592 or Leanne Sangster 0427 886 507.
