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Sorry Day Dawn Vigil
Sun, 25 May
|Kurnell
We invite you to join us at dawn to watch the sun rise over Botany Bay to solemnly usher in the day dedicated to remembering the enduring impacts of Australian government policy that forcibly removed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families and culture.
Time & Location
25 May 2025, 6:30 am
Kurnell, Silver Beach, Kurnell NSW, Australia
About the event
Sutherland Shire Reconciliation invites you to observe the sunrise over Botany Bay as we reflect on the enduring impact of the Australian Government's policy that forcibly separated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities, and culture. This day holds significant importance for reconciliation, as healing cannot occur without acknowledgment and genuine understanding.
National Sorry Day, officially the National Day of Healing, coincides with the release of the "Bringing Them Home" report released on the 26th of May 1997. We encourage you to visit the Healing Foundation to learn more about the healing of our nation. To read the report please visit Human Rights Bringing Them Home Report. This year, we are holding our vigil on Sunday, the 25th of May.
To learn about last year's vigil, please see our post. Sutherland Shire Reconciliation National Sorry Day 2024
We will soon provide more information about our vigil, including…
