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SORRY DAY CELEBRATIONS 2009
The following events are being scheduled for this year's celebration of Reconciliation and Sorry Day.
Tuesday 26th May 2009
Wreath Laying Ceremony
The Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor, the Hon. Campbell Newman, was to host the
"Laying of the Wreath" ceremony at the Sorry Day Plaque in City Hall. At the last moment he was called away to other business and Cr Geraldine Knapp stood in his stead. The ceremony was attended by Link-Up staff members Aunty Kay King and new Caseworker Pamela Frith along with members of the Support Group and Charro Angeles, Case Manager from Goori Referrals who played Didgeridoo for the event.
Sorry Day Family Day
Link-Up (Qld) hosted the "Sorry Day Family Day" at Jagera Arts Centre. The day got off to a slow start with "murri time" kicking in
but ended with strong support from the community.
Link-Up(Qld) would like to thank Cornett's SUPA IGA Head Office, Bongaree and their Deagon Store for their generous donation of sausages for the event, 98.9FM radio station for supplying their mobile stage and Musgrave Park Community Centre for allowing us to stage the event on their premises.
We would also like to thank the stakeholders who attended, IFYCSS, Sisters Inside, Department of Communities & Personal Histories and the ATSI Educational Unit.
An estimated 300 people were entertained by Angus Rabbit and the T.A.B. Band, ex-Idoligenous entrant Gayle Jones, the Indigenous Choir and Mooj Fogarty & the Koorana Dancers from St Clavers College.
Friday 29th May 2009
The annual Sorry Day Dinner at UQ was held on the Friday night, with attendances from Link-Up (Qld) staff members Aunty Kay King, Pamela Frith, Mick Angeles and wife Karen and Acting CEO Barry Jameson and his wife Evelyn.
Saturday 30th May 2009
Sorry Day Dedication Breakfast
Link -Up (Qld) would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors who assisted us in organising these events.
In particular, we would like to say a special thank you to:
IGA (Independant Grocers of Australia)
98.9FM and
Musgrave Park Cultural Centre
SORRY DAY CELEBRATIONS 2008
The month of May is dedicated to Reconciliation and events around Sorry Day, 26th May each year.
This year Sorry Day was marked with dedication ceremonies at all the
Sorry Day Plaque sites in Brisbane.
A special "Laying of the Wreath" ceremony in the foyer of Brisbane City Hall was performed at the plaque
usually found in King George Square which is under refurbishment.
Below are images from this year's celebrations.
Brisbane Sorry Day Plaques
Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation & Brisbane City Council |
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| Orleigh Park cnr. Hill End Tce & Forbes St West End, Brisbane Link-Up (Qld) Aboriginal Corporation |
Sherwood Arboretum Joseph St entrance Sherwood, Brisbane Benarrawa Community Development Association |
Teralba Park Pullen Rd. Grovely, Brisbane Teralba Park Commemorative Site Support Group |
Breakwater Park Waterloo Esplanade Wynnum, Brisbane Winnam Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Housing Co-Op. |
Kalinga Park Park St. Nundah, Brisbane Noonga Reconciliation Group |
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Brisbane City Hall Sorry Day Event - 26th May 2008
The Brisbane Lord Mayor, Cr. Campbell Newman, hosted the "Laying of the Wreath" ceremony at the Sorry Day Plaque in the Brisbane City Hall foyer for the commemoration of Reconciliation and the recognition of the Stolen Generation. The plaque was originally placed on the ground in King George Square. After the refurbishment of the square, the plaque will be placed above the ground between the Australian and Aboriginal flagpoles. Cr. Newman delivered a compelling speech and spoke to the invited guests. Link-Up's Amy Atkins and Linda McBride-Yuke also spoke to the gathering of the importance of Reconciliation. A special thanks to Charro Angeles, who played didgeeridoo throughout the ceremony.
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UQ Sorry Day Dinner 2008
This is the fourth year running that the University of Queensland's Indigenous Division has hosted a dinner for Sorry Day and Reconciliation celebrations. Each year has seen the numbers swell to the point that next year to cater for participants, the dinner may have to move off campus. Well done Sam Watson and team!
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Orleigh Park Plaque Touch-up
Staff at Link-Up under the design and direction of Team Leader, Ramona Smith, dressed up the plaque site with a touch of colour and fabulous traditional design. Well done girls!
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Link-Up FREE Breakfast in Orleigh Park 2008
Link-Up staff held their FREE Breakfast and BBQ at Orleigh Park as a celebration and commemoration of the Orleigh Park Sorry Day Plaque. Although it was a rainy morning, attendance was good with speeches from Sam Watson and entertainment provided by the "Songlines Choir" and Juanita Burr and breakfast prepared by the staff of Link-Up. Good times to sit around and have a yarn!
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Last updated Friday, 06-Nov-2009
