20 March 2007

"Nikkinbah" Survival Day this Sunday Civic Park

Civic Park, Newcastle, Sunday 25 March 11am - 7pm

The local community group, Kanuguba, presents this commemoration and celebration of the Khattang Nation invasion and survival. The Khattung Nation is the name of the traditional language group which encompasses the Hunter region, which was colonised on the 25th March, 1804.

The day features indigenous artists from up & down the east coast, plenty of great music and market stalls, culminating with a candlelight vigil at dusk to pay respects for the invasion wars that happened on this land. In the words of Arthur Ridgeway, chairperson of Kanuguba and traditional Khattung Elder: "This is a day of remembrance and celebration, remembering the truths of our past and celebrating unity for the future".

Enquiries: Peta, 4955 6397.