ANTaR Armidale has announced its 14th annual Armidale Bridge Walk for May 26 to align with National Reconciliation Week.
ANTaR Armidale is a local group working in support of recognition, respect and rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Each year, during or close to National Reconciliation Week, the groups stages a walk to commemorate the Sydney Bridge Walk held in 2000 when 300,000 people walked across the Harbour Bridge and “Sorry” was written across the sky.
This year’s walk will take place at 12 noon on Sunday 26 May, at the picnic area near the Visitor Information Centre, on the corner of Dumaresq and Marsh Streets.
The theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week is Now More than Ever: a reminder that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
“Each year Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people walk together across Stephen’s Bridge, do a circuit of the park and then gather to listen to short speeches and enjoy Aboriginal entertainment,” said ANTaR Convenor Diana Eades.
This year’s walk will feature local Aboriginal dancer and didgeridoo player Bob Blair, who works at the Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place, and popular musical trio Garlu Gindari (Kathy Kelly, Des Ahoy and Brian Zambrowski).
“It is a great opportunity to meet and chat with friends, old and new, enjoy the entertainment and have lunch together.”
The Bridge Walk has become a popular outing for the community – everyone is invited and is welcome to come along and enjoy this friendly, fun, free event. Sausages, curry and fruit will be provided.
To stay informed of the important community work Armidale ANTaR is currently engaged in, please visit their Facebook Group Page.
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