Photos
from previous Reconciliation Events
Reconciliation
Walk
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Catholic Women and Men Religious of
Queensland walked behind this banner in the Reconciliation
Walk in Brisbane in June 2000.
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This was the sentiment of all who participated
in the Reconciliation Walks around Australia. |
Sea
of Hands
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In
collaboration with other Justice
Place organisations
SAO organised a
"Sea of Hands" in the grounds
of the
Cathedral of St Stephen in Brisbane on
10 April
2000 to show our solidarity with
Australia's Indigenous
people and to
raise awareness of their struggle. |
SAO
was involved with ANTaR in
organising a "Sea of
Hands" at
Cherbourg Qld as part of the
celebration
of the Olympic Torch
ceremony in the town on 17 June
2000. |
National Day of
Healing 2005
Below are photos from the National Day of Healing
prayer gathering at Sherwood Arboretum, Brisbane, on the morning
of 26 May 2005.
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Justin playing the didgeridoo
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Friends gathered around the Journey Home Plaque
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A number of "Industrial Schools" and Children's Homes
throughout the Sherwood, Chelmer and Yeronga area accepted Stolen
Children at various times during the last century. In 1999 a
plaque was laid at Sherwood Arboretum to acknowledge and remember
this.
Sorry Day 2007
A number of SAO staff members and partners
participated in Reconciliation Week events including Sorry
Day ceremonies around
Brisbane and beyond on Saturday 26 May. Below are some photos
from the ceremony at the Sherwood Arboretum.
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