National Sorry Day 2023
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What is National Sorry Day?

  • A day of celebration for all Australians
  • A day of remembrance and commemoration for the Stolen Generations (correct)
  • A day to honor government officials
  • A day to protest government policies

    • When is National Sorry Day 2023?

  • 26th May (correct)
  • 15th August
  • 1st June
  • 5th September

    • Why is National Sorry Day held on 26th May?

  • It is a significant date in Aboriginal culture
  • It is a random date
  • It is the birthday of a prominent Indigenous leader
  • It marks the anniversary of the Bringing Them Home report (correct)

    • What are the Stolen Generations?

    <p>Indigenous children who were removed from their families by force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Bringing Them Home report?

    <p>A report about the hardships undergone by the Stolen Generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the first National Sorry Day held?

    <p>26th May 1998</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is National Sorry Day important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples?

    <p>It is a day to highlight the impact of past policies of forcible removal on the Stolen Generations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does National Sorry Day symbolize?

    <p>Australia's effort towards reconciliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official symbol of National Sorry Day?

    <p>A hibiscus flower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took the first steps to establish National Sorry Day?

    <p>Paul Keating's government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is National Sorry Day an official national holiday?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Australians commemorate National Sorry Day?

    <p>By participating in reconciliation walks and marches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    National Sorry Day

    • National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge and apologize for the past mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, particularly the Stolen Generations.

    Date and History

    • National Sorry Day is held on May 26th every year.
    • The first National Sorry Day was held in 1998.
    • May 26th was chosen because it is the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in 1997.

    The Stolen Generations

    • The Stolen Generations refer to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities by Australian government authorities.
    • This practice occurred from the late 1800s to the 1970s.

    The Bringing Them Home Report

    • The Bringing Them Home report was a 1997 Australian government inquiry into the forced removal of Indigenous children.
    • The report documented the experiences of the Stolen Generations and recommended reparations and apologies.

    Importance and Symbolism

    • National Sorry Day is important to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples because it acknowledges their past suffering and seeks to promote healing and reconciliation.
    • The day symbolizes the acknowledgment of past injustices and the commitment to reconciliation.
    • The official symbol of National Sorry Day is the Sea of Hands, a symbol of support and solidarity.

    Establishment and Observance

    • The first steps to establish National Sorry Day were taken by the Australian people and human rights organizations.
    • National Sorry Day is not an official national holiday, but it is widely observed and commemorated across Australia.
    • Australians commemorate National Sorry Day through events, ceremonies, and educational activities that promote awareness and understanding of the Stolen Generations and reconciliation.

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