National Sorry Day/ National Day of Healing.
Every year, on 26th May, National Sorry Day is held in Australia, a time to remember and acknowledge the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
On this day we commemorate the Stolen Generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities, and culture in a systematic attempt to “assimilate” them into white Australian culture.
These children were placed in institutions or foster care, growing up disconnected from their identity, kinship, and Country. These removals occurred under government-sanctioned “assimilation” and “protection” policies.
The trauma caused by these policies has had lasting effects, which is why on National Sorry Day we remember, we reflect, and we acknowledge the enduring pain and intergenerational trauma faced by the Stolen Generations and their communities.
This day calls on all Australians to reflect on the past, recognise the ongoing impacts of these policies, and commit to the process of reconciliation. Each of us has a role to play in the healing of our nation.
We extend our respect to the Stolen Generations, and we acknowledge the strength and resilience of survivors, the ongoing grief and loss experienced by many individuals and families, and we recognise the pain and intergenerational trauma that continues.
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