Browsing: Reconciliation Family and Allies Day

AROUND 250 people gathered at Willum Warrain Aboriginal Gathering Place in Hastings on Saturday 30 May for the annual Reconciliation Family and Allies Day, a community event celebrating culture, connection and support for reconciliation. This year’s theme, All in for Reconciliation, ran throughout the day, reflecting the importance of working together and the strong support Willum Warrain receives across the peninsula. The event began with a Welcome to Country by Jimmy Brown from the Bunurong Land Council, followed by a cultural dance performance by Jarlo and Ganga Giri. Speakers included Hastings MP Paul Mercurio, Mornington Peninsula Shire acting mayor Cr…