2. Today we celebrate a special moment in our country’s history. We honour the Aboriginal peoples of this land, the oldest continuing cultures in human history.

3. We remember with pride that on the 13 th of February 2008 the Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, said “Sorry” for the wrongs that have been inflicted on a proud race of people and a proud culture.

5. GUIDE SLIDE ONLY Play Video clip “Nomad” video clip Dipdive | Nomad Two Worlds Video » APOLOGY (It's Time) Dipdive | Nomad Two Worlds Video » APOLOGY (It's Time) nomadtwoworlds.dipdive.com/media/13590 or On the Reconciliation Australia website there is a short trailer of the Apology speech http://www.reconciliation.org.au/home/resources/school-resources/apology- resources/the-apology DELETE this slide once you have decided which one.

6. All read: I remember with pride that a new page in Australia’s history has turned and I am part of a new chapter that aims to righting the wrongs of the past.

7. All read: I am proud to have witnessed that this apology was offered as part of the healing of our nation.

8. All read: I am proud to say we are truly blessed to have among us—cultures that provide a unique, link to the most ancient prehistory of our planet

9. All read: I stand tall and proud united so that one day we will be a fully reconciled nation.

10. All read: I am proud I have a open mind to speak for the ones who are voiceless, listen with open ears and see with new eyes

11. All read: I am proud to say that; what has happened to the Aboriginal people must never, never happen again.

12. GUIDE SLIDE ONLY Participants receive mementos to be pinned close to their hearts and worn with pride. Final slide / blessing to be read by leader DELETE THIS SLIDE AS IT’S ONLY A GUIDE TO THE ACTIVITY

13. All Read: Today I wear this badge close to my heart with great pride, because I am proud this has happened in my life time. A true sacred moment in our history that should never be forgotten.

14. Australian Blessing May you always stand as tall as a tree, Be as strong as the rock Uluru, Be as gentle and still as the morning mist, Hold the warmth of the campfire in your heart, And may the Creator Spirit always walk with you. E Pike 1997

15. The artwork represents the coming together in the name of reconciliation. Featured in the artwork is the coolomon that nourishes and cradles us all. Artwork by Reanna Bono, Wiradjuri and Wemba Wemba.