Thursday, June 1, saw an inspiring celebration of reconciliation and First Nations Cultures take place in Gosford.
Coast Shelter and a number of local organisations, businesses and schools got together at Industree Group Stadium to acknowledge and celebrate reconciliation.
A march down Mann St preceded the stadium gathering.
The event, which had an overwhelmingly positive turnout of more than 600 people from the community, was an opportunity to celebrate and share in the history and culture of Australia’s First Nations Peoples.
The event was officially opened by local elder, Uncle Gavi Duncan, who performed a moving Welcome to Country and spoke about coming together as one community to foster understanding, respect and a commitment to work together.
A performance by The Glen for Women followed, with an evocative cultural dance providing a moment of reflection for all in attendance.
Coast Shelter First Nations Co-ordinator, Peter Downie, said it was an inspiring afternoon of cultural appreciation and understanding.
“We really appreciate the support of our community and local organisations towards this cause and look forward to seeing this event grow to be bigger and more impactful every year,” he said.
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Coast Shelter