Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week 2025

Next date: Monday, 26 May 2025 | 12:00 AM to Tuesday, 03 June 2025 | 11:59 PM

Sorry Day, which is held annually on 26 May, is a day of remembrance to acknowledge the pain and injustice experienced by members of the stolen generation, and its lasting impacts.

National Reconciliation Week begins the following day from Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 3 June. The week will feature a range of events run by Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation to commemorate, educate and bring our community together.

This year’s theme is ‘Bridging Now to Next’, and reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. It calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

Sorry Day Commemoration
When: Monday 26 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Victory Park, Castlemaine
What: A commemorative event that will include:

• Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by Dja Dja Wurrung Elder Uncle Rick Nelson.
• Launch of the Djaara Cultural Mud Map designed by Uncle Rick and Trace Balla.
• Guest speakers Mayor Rosie Annear, and representatives from Castlemaine Secondary College and local primary schools.
• Free barbecue.

National Reconciliation Week Launch
When: Tuesday 27 May, 10.00am to 12.00pm
Where: Market Building, Castlemaine
What: A commemorative event that will include:

• Launch of Uncle Ron Murray, local Wamba Wamba, Tatiara man’s autobiography Balranald Boy.
• Nalderun Awards.
• Morning tea.

Read more about Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/and keep an eye on our Events page for Nalderun events.

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Castlemaine