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Important upcoming dates

National Sorry Day - 26 May

Every May 26 in Australia, National Sorry Day reminds the colonist-descended people of the nation to remember the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Why? During the 20th century, Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families to be “assimilated” into white Australian culture. They are known as the “Stolen Generations.” x

Learn more about the history of National Sorry Day here:

•  https://nationaltoday.com/national-sorry-day/ 
• https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-sorry-day-2020/

National Reconciliation Week - 27 May-3 June

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. x

This is how Aitken College will be participating in Reconciliation Week:

• Learn more about the history of Reconciliation Week here: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/about-nrw/ 
• Find out how you can get involved with community activities here: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/calendar/list/ 

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