Central Victorians are gearing up to mark eight days of culturally significant Indigenous events.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
National Sorry Day is held on May 26 and acknowledges the history and continued effect of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The day precedes National Reconciliation Week from May 27-June 3 and celebrates Indigenous culture and aims to strengthen relationships.
Other news:
The festival launches at 4.30pm on Thursday at the Bendigo Library, with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony followed by a free screening of Ringtones a short documentary about the ringtones of some of the Yolgnu people of the Gapuwiyak community in Arnhem Land.
The rest of the film festival will feature screenings include Firestarter: The story of Bangarra, In My Blood It Runs, The Sapphires, Wawi, Backtrack Boy, High Ground and Charlie's Country.
A full program with details of all films and activities is available online at bendigo.vic.gov.au/cviff
Our journalists work hard to provide local, up-to-date news to the community. This is how you can access our trusted content:
- Bookmark bendigoadvertiser.com.au
- Make sure you are signed up for our breaking and regular headlines newsletters
- Follow us on Twitter @BgoAddy
- Follow us on Instagram @bendigoadvertiser
- Join us on Facebook
- Follow us on Google News
Have you signed up to the Bendigo Advertiser's daily newsletter and breaking news emails? You can register below and make sure you are up to date with everything that's happening in central Victoria.