Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
13-2-2026 12:00 AM
Description
The anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations is on February 13, marking the day in 2008 when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a formal apology on behalf of the Australian government. It is a time to acknowledge the pain and trauma caused by past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation, honor the resilience of survivors, and commit to further truth-telling and reconciliation.
Recommended Citation
Institute, Nulungu Research, "Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations" (2026). Nulungu Community Events. 11.
https://researchonline.nd.edu.au/nulungu_communityevents/01/schedule/11
Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations
The anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations is on February 13, marking the day in 2008 when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a formal apology on behalf of the Australian government. It is a time to acknowledge the pain and trauma caused by past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation, honor the resilience of survivors, and commit to further truth-telling and reconciliation.
