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What is National Sorry Day for Australia?
What is National Sorry Day for Australia?
- A day to celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- A day to remember the arrival of the First Fleet in Australia
- A day to celebrate Australian national pride
- A day to commemorate the impact of past policies of forcible removal on the Stolen Generations (correct)
When was the first National Sorry Day held?
When was the first National Sorry Day held?
- 26th May 1997
- 26th May 1998 (correct)
- 26th May 1999
- 26th May 1996
What is the official symbol of National Sorry Day?
What is the official symbol of National Sorry Day?
- A hibiscus flower (correct)
- A white poppy
- A yellow rose
- A red poppy
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National Sorry Day for Australia
- National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge and apologize for the historical injustices faced by the Stolen Generations, which refers to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities by the Australian government.
History of National Sorry Day
- The first National Sorry Day was held on May 26, 1998.
Symbolism of National Sorry Day
- The official symbol of National Sorry Day is the Sea of Hands, a display of thousands of hands in different colors and patterns, which represent the diversity and solidarity of the Australian people in their support for the Stolen Generations.
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