Northern Beaches Council aims to acknowledge, respect, and share the stories of the Indigenous Australians on Sorry Day today and ahead of National Reconciliation Week.
Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May to 3 June, marking the dates of the 1967 referendum and the 1992 High Court Mabo decision on Native Title.
This year’s theme, ‘Be a Voice for Generations,’ invites all Australians to find ways to support reconciliation in their everyday lives.
Northern Beaches mayor Sue Heins said this year’s theme is a powerful reminder of pre-contact and the importance of continuing to share our connection to Country.
“Our nation’s history and heritage begins with Aboriginal people, and Reconciliation Week gives an opportunity to recognise the people who walked this land before us,” mayor Heins said.
From 27 May to 3 June, the community can participate in various events and cultural experiences, including documentary and film screenings, marches, workshops, talks and Indigenous art exhibitions.
To find out more about Reconciliation Week, visit the official website here.