ANTaR (ACT) Update # 42 (Tuesday 26th May, 1998...Sorry Day)

Hi all, Thanks to those who volunteered in various ways to the Sorry Day events so far. It is much appreciated!! Today (Tuesday) is National Sorry Day and the beginning of Reconciliation Week. Please try to get to one of the events today to show your support. Details of the events are shown below. Items in this update: 1. National Sorry Day 2. Radio/TV specials. ***************** 1. National Sorry Day ***************** 12.30-2.00 pm "Honour the Grief". The Theatre, New Parliament House A formal ceremony at which representatives of the ACT's institutions will hand Sorry Books to members of the Stolen Generations, and respond to the 'Bringing Them Home' report. It is a Parliamentary sitting day and having a Sorry day ceremony in Federal Parliament is of tremendous significance. This event will also be the focus of much media attention and it would be good to have as much public presence as possible. (No cost). 2.30 pm until late: "Commit to Healing". Aboriginal Embassy, opposite Old Parliament House. Coming home to the spirit of the Fire at the Aboriginal Embassy, a place of healing. Finding a sense of belonging and committing to the struggle for justice, peace and healing. Discussion leading to action. All welcome. Please bring a plate of food. 6 pm: "Looking Forward Together". Australian National University: Melville Hall, Cnr Ellery Cres & University Avenue. All welcome to participate in an inter-Faith gathering with an emphasis on the Stolen Generations. **************** 2. Radio/TV specials. **************** Tues 26th May, 7.10pm, ABC Radio National: Background Briefing: Program about the church and the bush - has a significant native title and reconciliation component. 7.30pm, SBS TV: "Bringing Them Home". Doco about the Stolen Generation. 8pm, SBS TV: "Dhuway - an Australian Diaspora and Homecoming". Doco about the struggle of indigenous people in Cape Melville and Flinders Island to claim their land. 8.30pm ABC TV: "Inside Story" - "The Highest Court". Doco about the High Court. ********************** ANTaR ACT Contact Details: ********************** GPO Box 1323 Canberra, ACT 2601 Phone: Community Aid Abroad (02) 6257 4472 (bh), or Cate Buchanan, ph: 62730055 (w). e-mail: antaract@interline.com.au websites: http://www.antar.org.au/act (ACT) http://www.antar.org.au (national) National Clearinghouse (Sydney) 02-95556138 ANTaR - Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation *****Please forward this message on to other interested people****** *****GETTING ON/OFF THIS LIST: If you would like to be included on or taken off this list please email your request to antaract@interline.com.au and it will be done. This page was last modified on Tuesday, 12-Sep-2000 21:10:58 EST