Bendigo and District Aboriginal co-op marks second anniversary of apology

By Clare Quirk
Updated November 7 2012 - 3:30am, first published February 9 2010 - 9:11am
Wayne Coe and Carl Hooke prepare for the Canterbury Gardens morning tea. Picture: CHRIS McCORMACK
Wayne Coe and Carl Hooke prepare for the Canterbury Gardens morning tea. Picture: CHRIS McCORMACK

RESIDENTS are invited to mark the second anniversary of the national apology to the Stolen Generation.The Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative, in partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo, will host a community morning tea on Monday at the Canterbury Gardens, Eaglehawk.During the morning, members of the Stolen Generation will share their experiences with the community, and residents will be invited to sign a pledge book.Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative Bringing Them Home officer Wayne Coe said he wanted to see as many people there as possible.“This is a chance to see what it was actually all about.“We’ve got two people that tell what their stories are and what the apology meant to them.“There would be a lot of people who wouldn’t have even met people from the Stolen Generation.“Some people might find it a hard day but for some it might be a relief. It’s a story that needs to be told.”The mayor, Cr Rod Campbell, said the national apology was a historic event and it was important to remember it.“The City of Greater Bendigo continues to work closely with the local indigenous community and I encourage all interested people to come along to the community morning tea next Monday,” he said.The morning tea will be from 10-11.30am. Inquiries to Jenny McQuilkin.

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