Dear Families,

February 13 each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who suffered trauma because of past government policies of forced child removal.

Many of these removals occurred as the result of laws and policies aimed at assimilating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population into the predominately white community.

Stolen Generations survivors are some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and many have kept their stories and experiences secret for many years, even decades.

Through hearing the resilient stories of Stolen Generations survivors there is now a willingness for Australians to join in on the healing journey.

Each year, Reconciliation SA commission a film to help share ‘story’. This year’s documentary hears from the incredible Yankunytjatjara woman and author and illustrator Kunyi Anne McInerney, who was born on Todmorden Station near Oodnadatta. Please click on the link below (27:11 run time)

Three Names, One Woman – Kunyi’s Story – YouTube

We have a lovely book in the library ‘Sorry Day’ written by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler, which depicts the National Apology.

Kindly,

Rodnella, Laura and Melissa ❤️