National Sorry Day
In what year was the National apology to the stolen generations?
2008
What was Mabo’s first name?
Eddie
More than what percentage (%) voted “YES” to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the census?
90%
Who can participate in National Reconciliation Week?
All Australians
What is an Acknowledgement of Country?
A statement showing respect to Traditional Owners of the land
Which former Australian Prime Minister delivered the Apology Speech?
Kevin Rudd
Which island was Eddie Mabo originally from?
Mer (Murray Island)
Before the 1967 Referendum Aboriginal people did not have the right to...?
...to vote, the right to be counted in a census and the right to be counted as part of an electorate.
What year did National Reconciliation Week begin?
1993
What is a traditional Indigenous Australian symbol often used in art?
Dot painting / patterns / symbols of people, animals, or land - accept any reasonable answer
National Sorry day and the ‘bringing them home report” is about?
Stolen Generations
The Mabo decision in the high court of Australia in 1992 was important in relation to
Land Rights
In what year did people vote to amend the Constitution to allow the Commonwealth to make laws for Fist Nations people and include them in the census.
1967
What is the 2026 theme for National Reconciliation Week?
ALL IN FOR RECONCILIATION
What is a “Welcome to Country”?
A ceremony by Traditional Owners welcoming visitors to their land
In what years did the stolen generation occur?
This happened between 1910-1970.
How many years did the Mabo case run for?
10 years
Who was the Prime Minister of Australia during the 1967 referendum?
Harold Holt
Name the three dates that make up National Reconciliation Week
National Sorry Day - May 26th
the 1967 referendum - May 27th
Mabo Day - June 3rd
What is the Dreaming?
Traditional stories that explain creation, land and culture - accept simple explanations
In what year was the first Sorry Day observed?
Inaugural National Sorry Day was held on 26 May 1998.
Which Australian Prime Minister was in office during the Mabo decision?
Paul Keating
Which state/territory had the highest 'yes' vote percentage in the 1967 referendum? Victoria, NSW or Queensland?
Victoria
Summarise this year's theme of National Reconciliation Week
The 2026 theme for, All In, encourages all Australians to fully commit to reconciliation through everyday actions, shared responsibility and meaningful change.
What is “Country” in Indigenous culture?
Land, sea and places that people have a deep spiritual connection to