National Sorry Day
Published: 26 May 2016
Today is the National Sorry Day followed by Reconciliation Week from the 27th May.
National Sorry day is to acknowledge what had happened to the people of the Stolen Generations. It is to remember the great injustice that was brought upon the children of Indigenous Australians who were involuntary removed from their families, communities and culture.
National Sorry Day - Australian government website
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face unfair treatment in many areas of life. When you are treated unfairly just because you come from a particular group, this is known as discrimination. NSW has anti-discrimination laws to help Aboriginal people address many types of discrimination.
Know your rights
The Anti-discrimination Board provides good service consumer information –
Good Service Mob that assists and supports the Aboriginal community by providing information sessions about their rights as consumers and what free services are available to them.
To commemorate Sorry Day a candle light vigil will be held by Blacktown City Council
When: Thursday 26 May 2016
Where: Village Green next to Council Building, 62 Flushcombe Road, Blacktown NSW
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Enquiries: 9839 6167
Event Wet Weather Hotline: 98396577
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