Anniversary of the 10 year Apology from Keven Rudd to First Nations people and leadup to Sorry Day in May

Monday, 19 February 2018 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Marisa and Peter interviewed Sam Watson Aboriginal activist and Elder from Queensland about his reflections on Rudd's apology. He spoke about the history of colonisation, stolen generation, stolen wages, and the ways in which we can improve things through Treaty and also having good Programmes for aboriginal people.

Marisa and Peter then spoke to Lidia Thorpe, Greens Mp and proud Gunnai woman from Victoria. She spoke on behalf of her Aboriginal sisters, citing examples where some women are hoping that they reach 50 years old. It was discussed that Aboriginal people have low life expectancy, and that much healing needs to bcppen for all Aboriginal people. Lidia's reflections about Sorry Day and Keven Rudd's apology were also discussed.