This Sunday is National Sorry Day, an important day to remember members of the Stolen Generations and their resilience in the face of horrific government policies. This day was established following the recommendations of the Bringing Them Home report, presented in Parliament on May 26, 1997. The report stemmed from a National Inquiry into the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families and communities.
The first National Sorry Day was observed in Sydney in 1998, and it is now commemorated across the country with memorials and events honouring the Stolen Generations. Let's take a moment to reflect on this significant day and its importance in our history.