Anniversary of the National Apology Day to Stolen Generations
Abstract
The anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations is on February 13, marking the day in 2008 when Prime Minister Kevin Rudd issued a formal apology on behalf of the Australian government. It is a time to acknowledge the pain and trauma caused by past government policies of forced child removal and assimilation, honor the resilience of survivors, and commit to further truth-telling and reconciliation.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Military
Security
and Education Studies
Forgiveness and Related Behaviors
Oral History
Memory
Narrative Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- ResearchOnline@ND (The University of Notre Dame)
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026