Reconciliation between Indigenous and Non-indigenous people can only
start when we recognise the hurt and pain that has been done by invasion
and colonisation to Aboriginal people.
A national apology is
only the first step of a healing process which the Howard Government
refuses to take.
National
Sorry Day celebrations in Melbourne kick off a series of
Reconciliation
Week and other indigenous events in Melbourne and around Australia,
including the celebration of Mabo Day on June 3rd.
The struggle for land rights, however, continues.
[read
about the Aboriginal Tent Embassy]
[Discuss]
[Journey of
Healing]
Historical Feature:
Gary Foley's Koori
History Website
http://melbourne.indymedia.org/
