Willum Warrain reconciliation walk
Paul MERCURIO (Hastings) (13:22): On Sunday 4 June Willum Warrain held its reconciliation walk. It was a beautiful day in Hastings. It was quite cool. The sun was shining and the skies were blue and clear, and the atmosphere around town was really positive. The walkers all met at Pelican Park, and at 11 o’clock Uncle Peter welcomed us and led the way to Willum Warrain. I would like to say thank you to the volunteers and to the Victorian police for their help and assistance in keeping everyone safe. There was a great mix of people, from the very young to the very old and everyone in between, and of course there were lots of furry four-legged friends. When we arrived I did not think everyone would fit in, so I think there were probably upwards of 2000 people on this walk. There was a smoking ceremony, speeches and dancing, and there were sausages on bread with onions on top. It was a beautiful day of solidarity, reconciliation and support for our First Nations people.