For the KSGAC team it’s really heartening to see the National Stolen Generation flowers purchased all year round. We know they are worn by elders who are Stolen Generation. We know they are worn by family remembering their loved ones. We know they are worn by thousands of supporters who acknowledge the history, strength and …
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Kimberley Community in full support of National Apology Day
A big turnout for the Kimberley National Apology Day event resulted in 230 people passing through the Broome Convention centre to acknowledge the Kimberley Stolen Generation people. The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation’s annual event focused on the Australian Government’s National Apology: made 12 years ago and outlined the need to keep a myriad of …
KSGAC Link-up Team Leader Pauline talks with ABC’s Vanessa Mills about Link-Up’s role
It was an overcast, stormy day in Broome on February 13th 2008 with a cyclone brewing off the Kimberley coast. But the weather didn’t deter hundreds of people turning out to the historic Sun Picture Gardens, which once had racially segregated seats, to hear a historic apology. The Prime Minister of the day was apologising …
Dockers pay a visit to KSGAC
A visit to the KSGAC was high on the list for the Fremantle Football Club during the recent Kimberley camp. Stolen Generation members were delighted to meet a number of new players over morning tea where signed memorabilia was gifted. KSGAC CEO Tania Bin Bakar welcomed the Dockers new recruits and talked about the KSGAC’S …
It’s here ! KSGAC’s Whadna! Newsletter December edition. 2019
It’s here! Enjoy reading our Whadna! Newsletter. (December Edition) Time to relax, have a read and spot the familiar faces. Just click on the link below to read. KSGAC_5144_Whadna Newsletter
National Sorry Day -Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal People always in our thoughts
For National Sorry Day May 26th commemorative activities succeeded in uniting the community as the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation (KSGAC) held a number of events promoting awareness throughout the community. The official Sorry Day event saw Kimberley people travelling into Broome with 160 passing through the doors. KSGAC Chairperson Mark Bin Bakar said the …
The Fremantle Football Club join forces with Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation and members for National Sorry Day Match
On May 26th, National Sorry Day the Fremantle Football Club joined forces with the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation and members during the Indigenous round played at the Optus Stadium. Player Michael Walters scored the winning point. Final Score 73-72 The photos include the KSGAC staff and members who were looked after with a special …
ABC Kimberley coverage of National Sorry Day Event- Broome- 2019
ABC Kimberley 2019 Coverage of the KSGAC SORRY DAY CONCERT -Facebook post. Already 124 LIKES! “A beautiful evening in Broome last night, as locals gathered to commemorate the legacy of the Stolen Generations. There was lots of food…lots of purple…and some great tunes from Sam Lovell, Ginger Cox and Stephen Pigram.”
Sorry Day May 26th KSGAC promotions and education stall well supported.
In one morning more than 70 people approached our team during the National Sorry Day Promotion and education stall in Broome. The wider community is gaining a deeper understanding of National Sorry Day held on May 26th and commemoration activities have taken place around Australia. For our team the evidence of just how many are …
On May 26th-National Sorry Day the Broome Shire buildings will Shine purple to acknowledge and remember the Kimberley Stolen Aboriginal People
The Chinatown Discovery Festival coincides with May 26th National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week 2019. The Broome Shire Office and Civic Centre will be lit-up purple on Sorry Day to remember the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal People and their families. The colour purple symbolises healing and we encourage you to go by and reflect on …
