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This event was held at QPAC on Thursday, 13 February and has now concluded. To watch the event, view the stream below.
Overview
On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the nation for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations and their descendants.
Each year, we come together to mark the anniversary of this significant event. It is an important time to acknowledge how generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been affected, and continue to be affected, by the past Government policies and practices.
This year’s event was hosted by Ivan Ingram, a proud Wiradjuri and Filipino man and trailblazer in Indigenous law and governance. Inspiring guest speakers, including Stolen Generations survivors Aunty Florence Onus and Aunty Flo Watson OAM, shared their stories. The program also featured captivating performances by the Murri School Dancers and songs by singer/songwriter Edgar Conlon, creating a powerful celebration of culture, resilience, and unity.
Official proceedings were followed by light refreshments as we gathered to reflect and connect on this meaningful day, and contribute to the ongoing healing journey of Stolen Generations survivors and descendants.
Link-Up (Qld) provides support to reunite First Nations peoples with families, community and to Country where contact has been lost due to forced removal, fostering, adoption or institutionalisation. It has been operating since 1984 and has a dedicated team offering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the chance to reconnect with family and understand their identity.
For more information visit Link-Up (Qld).
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