National Apology Day

Thursday 13th February

On the 13th February 2008, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the nation for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted upon Australia’s First Nations Peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations.

Each year the 13th February marks the anniversary of the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and is a significant day in Australia’s history.

It is an important time to reflect on how generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have been affected, and will continue to be affected, by the past policies of the Australian Government and the ongoing impacts of this on the mental health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

Saint Ignatius College is committed to authentic and genuine reconciliation with Australian First Nations People and today we reflect on the significance of this event and its importance.

More information on the National Apology Day can be found with this link

https://youtu.be/QKU9rVKMxuY?si=Ac3i6hUItYCXVgXj

Thank you

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