National Apology Day

Wollundry Lagoon
Fri 13 Feb '26

Overview

Wagga Wagga City Council invites you to commemorate 18th anniversary of the National Apology in the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre. The commemorative event will begin with a cleansing smoking ceremony, conducted by Luke Wighton, on the lawns of the Wollundry Lagoon. Move inside the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre where a Welcome to Country by local Wiradyuri Elder Aunty Mary Atkinson will be delivered, followed by youth cultural dancers, a viewing of…

Wagga Wagga City Council invites you to commemorate 18th anniversary of the National Apology in the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.

The commemorative event will begin with a cleansing smoking ceremony, conducted by Luke Wighton, on the lawns of the Wollundry Lagoon.

Move inside the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre where a Welcome to Country by local Wiradyuri Elder Aunty Mary Atkinson will be delivered, followed by youth cultural dancers, a viewing of the National Apology by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and reflections from local Elder Uncle Hewitt Whyman on the path of healing.

Location

Wollundry Lagoon

Burns Way Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Australia

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