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The first National Sorry Day was held in 1998 - one year after the tabling
of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's report 'Bringing
them home'. This report recommended that a National Sorry Day be held
each year.
In recognition of this QUT held its first Sorry Day activity in 1998. At QUT staff and students signed Sorry Books which were presented to local Brisbane elder Dr Bob Anderson by the then Chancellor, Dr Cherrell Hirst.
In 2001, QUT signed an MOU with Brisbane's Indigenous community and launched its Reconciliation Statement. A canvas was 'signed' by staff and students to commemorate the launch.
Since this time QUT has held commemorative activities marking National Sorry Day and encouraged Reconciliation through awareness-raising activities each year during Reconciliation Week.
QUT carries out its commitment to Reconciliation in all activities including teaching and learning, research, community service and employment. Read more about the implementation of QUT's Reconciliation Statement here.
'Sorry' displayed in over 40 languages was the feature of the 2002 Reconciliation Week activities.
Above, students participate in the Sea of Hands on Sorry Day as a sign of their commitment to Reconciliation.
Click here to see Reconciliation Week actitivies and photos from 2005 - 2007.
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