Mount Alexander Shire Council will be recognising Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week with a number of events open to the community from today.
A Sorry Day Commemoration will be held at Castlemaine Secondary College in Lawson Parade today May 26 at 10.30am.
The morning will include a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony and guest speakers.
National Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 7) will be launched tomorrow, May 27, with an official opening to be held at the historic Market Building in Mostyn Street at 10.30am.
The event will include a performance from the Peace Choir and the annual Nalderun Awards.
This year’s theme is ‘Be a voice for generations’, and encourages everyone to use their power, their words and their vote to create a better, more just Australia for everyone.
Community members can also join local Elder Uncle Rick Nelson, Jaara descendant and Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owner on a Reconcililation Week Walk on June 1. Bookings are limited. Call Dhelkaya Health on 5479 1000 to register. $5 donation to Nalderun.