National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2024
Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.
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National Sorry Day & National Reconcilaition Week -26 May- 3 June
Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.
This year the theme of Reconciliation Week is "Now More Than Ever".
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.
Coming Up in 2024
2024 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Covenant between the UAICC and the UCA, as well as the 15th Anniversary of the Revised Preamble to the Uniting Church Constitution, which recognises First Peoples as encountering the Creater God prior to colonisation.
Learn more about how you can mark these significant dates this July.
Information and Resources
- Find out more about National Sorry Day from Reconciliation Australia here.
- Access resources about the 2024 theme of Reconciliation Week from the Reconciliation Australia website here.
- For more information about National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week you will find resources for your Church here.
- Assembly resources can be found here .