There is much work to be done around the Kimberley helping to locate or erect headstones for deceased Stolen Generation Aboriginal people. Recently KSGAC paid for Uncle Billy Lawford’s headstone as part of our “Stolen Generation Cemetery and Database” Project. On Saturday 6th of July 2019 family unveiled the headstones of Mr and Mrs Lawford …
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KSGAC Link-Up Team Leader Pauline Mckenzie is awarded the Kullari NAIDOC 2019 -Voice, Treaty, Truth Award
The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation Link-Up Team Leader Pauline McKenzie has received a prestigious Kullari 2019 NAIDOC award. During the NAIDOC Ball Pauline was awarded the Voice, Treaty, Truth award for her dedication to locate and link Stolen Generation people alive and those deceased with their families. As Pauline’s name was called out she …
KSGAC NAIDOC 2019 turn up truly a day for celebration
The Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation held their annual NAIDOC event Voice, Treaty, Truth – Remember the Stolen Generation with over 250 people coming to celebrate. On the day music was a central focus as the crowd enjoyed Impromptu performances by First generation or descendants of those who were taken away due to past …
Notre Dame University students learn the importance of having support people.
Working within the Healing Foundation education framework a KSGAC morning education session saw 26 University of Notre Dame students participate in a yarning circle with KSGAC staff and members. Students were asked to talk through their own support people; who they turned to for help as children and now as adults. With guidance the students …
Derby Holy Rosary Students undertake a special NAIDOC project
Derby Holy Rosary Students undertake a special NAIDOC project to learn about the Kimberley Stolen Generation members and with that comes an understanding of Australia’s past laws and policies that have impacted on thousands of families. The grade 5 and 6 students met with the KSGAC Team to learn what the service does to assist …
Fremantle Football Club Partnership Account Manager stops in for a visit
Recently the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation team had a catch up with the Fremantle Dockers Football Club Partnership Account Manager Jana Gernhoefer who was in Broome for several days. KSGAC and the Fremantle Football club have a partnership approach to supporting the Indigenous community to achieve their goals. KSGAC encourages corporate businesses to support …
Australians volunteering in Kimberley Organisations make their way to the KSGAC
Each year many visitors come to KSGAC to learn about our role assisting the Stolen Generation people and their families. One special group Jawun visited twice, in February and May this year. Jawun forms partnerships to benefit corporate, government and Indigenous Australia. Together they improve the lives of Indigenous people around the country by supporting …
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.”
