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    Sorry Book launch

    London UK 26 March 1998

     

       
    ENIAR co-ordinator, Sue Mathieson with
    Passerby signing the Sorry Book
    ENIAR co-ordinator, Sue Mathieson with
    Peter Tatchell and Mark Little
    Passerby signing the Sorry Book
    outside Australian High Commission
       
    Sorry Book for signing at St. Mary Le Strand, The Strand, London on 26 March 1998
    flyer for launch
    Sorry Book for signing at St. Mary Le Strand, The Strand
    London on 26 March 1998.
    flyer for launch

    The Sorry Books were available for signing at venues around London before returning to Australia for presentation to indigenous leaders.

    related linksrelated links:
    • British MP's were invited to sign the "Sorry Book"
      7 April 1998 - "Sorry Book" event, Room W6, The House of Commons, Westminster, London . 4.30 – 6pm, 7th of April, 1998. "The truth is sometimes difficult to accept, but we must all accept responsibility," Anne Clewyd MP. '
    • Sorry Book launch: what they said
      26 March 1998 - "The little we have done to redress the great wrong done to the Aborigines must be built on, and quickly, if white Australians are not to become the outcasts of the world," Dr Germaine Greer
    • 'Sorry' book launch: what they wrote
      26 March 1998 - "Sorry. Here's to a much better future for all Australians." Jonathan Coleman.

     

    galleries ours + others

    eniar galleries eniar galleries

    sorry day 2006
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    london 2006

    Other Galleries other galleries hosted on eniar site

    Other Galleries links to external galleries

    • Gary Foley's koori history website
      The legendary activist has compiled a extensive photo history of the struggle for rights for Aboriginal people.
    • Julie Gough's website
      Julie's work on 'time and space' 'unresolved histories' memory and place' race representation' and other works. All works include artists statement about the work.
    • Wayne Quilliam portfolio 1
      Wayne Quilliam portfolio 2
      Aboriginal photographer who has exhibited in Europe:'My work reflects the diversity of Indigenous culture. Australian Aboriginal people have close ties with the land and its inhabitants. This relationship is obvious through past and present artistic practices including dance, sculpture and painting. Photography is the medium I chose to express my cultural identity.'
    • Picture Australia
      Excellent source for archive images.
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    MPs' signatures needed urgently

    Urgent action
    British MPs' signatures needed to support EDM 1000

    that 'acknowledges Great Britain's responsibility for the suffering and degradation inflicted on indigenous Australians'

    contact your MP

     

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