Sorry Telecasts & Redfern Community Centre Events - 13 Feb 2008

"The City of Sydney invites you to join us in witnessing and celebrating the historic moment of the Federal Parliament saying ‘sorry’ to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations. All members of the community are welcome” - Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP.

The City will provide two opportunities to view the live to air telecast on 13 February at 9am

• Large screen in Martin Place in conjunction with the NSW State Government
• Indoor and outdoor screens at the Redfern Community Centre, 29 Hugo Street Redfern.

In addition to the 9am screening, Redfern Community Centre will hold:

A replay of the formal apology from 3pm with our Acknowledgement to Country, speeches by Elders from the local Aboriginal community, members of the Stolen Generations, the Lord Mayor and young people from the local community.

Other activities throughout the day include a community BBQ, children’s activities, film screenings, and live entertainment.
A community bus to the Redfern event will leave from the following locations:

• 8am - Juanita Nielsen Leisure Centre cnr of Nicholson & Dowling Streets, Woolloomooloo.
• 8am - Ultimo Community Centre 40 William Henry St, Ultimo.
• 8.15am Glebe Library 186 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe. (rear car park).

THIS IS A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT!