Kalari – Celebrating Indigenous culture at YSS

Anniversary of the National Apology to Australia’s Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Yeronga State School understands the value of saying sorry when someone or a group of people have been hurt or treated unfairly.

This month, Australians remembered the anniversary of an important event that happened twelve years ago. On 13 February, 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd delivered the National Apology to Australia’s Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples for the injustices of past government policies, especially the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. These children are now known as the stolen generations, and the apology reminded us of the importance of acknowledging past wrongs as we move towards a more just and hopeful future.

Yugara word for this week

Did you know that Yeronga SS is located on Yugara country? In each newsletter entry Kalari will share with you a Yugara word. This week the Yugara word is molum, pronounced ‘mow-lum’, means ‘child’ in Yugara language.

What is Kalari?

Kalari means ‘message stick’ in Yugara language and is name of the YSS Indigenous Working Group.

Kalari aims to increase the acknowledgement and celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history at YSS, through an inclusion of Indigenous perspectives and in line with the YSS school values.

Kalari is made up of Indigenous and non-Indigenous volunteer parents and anyone can join! For more information or to get involved about contact Aren Healy at mamaaren101@gmail.com.