Stolen Generations

The late Lowitja O'Donoghue is being remembered for her trailblazing spirit, with leaders acknowledging she changed Australia's relationship with Indigenous affairs.

Yankunytjatjara woman and Indigenous activist, Lowitja O'Donoghue, has died at the age of 91.

The vibrant handprint display tells hundreds of unique stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and unites some of the country's most respected Indigenous trailblazers.

Eight months after their $50 million class action settlement was finalised with the Commonwealth, descendants of the Northern Territory's Stolen Generations are still waiting to receive compensation.

The Federal Court in Brisbane has been told the Queensland government has racially discriminated against Indigenous children by denying them connection with family and culture. 

Aunty Ruth Hegarty lived through a cruel chapter in Australian history. Now aged 94, she's approaching the Voice vote with optimism for future generations.

David Harris will meet with the Kempsey Aboriginal Land Council and Stolen Generation survivors to discuss the findings of an archaeological report into one of Australia's most notorious Aboriginal boys homes. 

NSW Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Harris says he is working with survivors from the Kinchela Aboriginal Boys Training Home about the next steps following an archaeological search at the site. 

Lois Peeler hopes the ball will keep helping future generations of Indigenous women find pride in their identity.

A book, which names medicinal plants in Barngarla, Latin and English, is helping Indigenous children, as well as members of the Stolen Generations, to establish vital connections to country.

A new short documentary film "Stories From The Gulf" chronicles the history of the Gulf of Carpentaria.

We travelled thousands of kilometres, navigated croc-filled waters and an encounter with a deadly taipan to record the stories of Indigenous Elders on Country for the ABC's One Plus One program.

Telling her truth helps Lorraine Peeters heal from the trauma of being snatched from her parents as a child and sexually abused while being trained to become a servant for wealthy non-Indigenous families.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders share stories and language, culture and wisdom, that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Eileen Cummings is among 12 survivors who received a "formal apology" over physical and sexual abuse suffered at Croker Island Mission in the 1940s and 50s.

Eileen Cummings recalls physical abuse from missionaries for speaking in her language and a beating with an electric cord, but final compensation and a chance to share her story has finally brought closure to a dark period in Australian history. 

Survivors of the Stolen Generations gather for an emotional Sorry Day commemorative reunion on Gadigal Country, Sydney for a day of healing and connection ahead of Reconciliation Week.

The 25th anniversary of National Sorry Day commemorating Australia's stolen generations has been held in Darwin, where survivors and descendants gathered to reflect on progress and what's to come.

As Australians gather to acknowledge Sorry Day, a Stolen Generations survivor in northern Victoria is working to prevent history repeating itself. 

National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed as children from their families and communities.

At just two years old, Monica Wallabindi's mother was stolen from her family. She says National Sorry Day isn't about making anyone feel personally guilty or responsible, but acknowledging Australia's past.

A Barngarla elder has gone to university to learn how to tell her story as a member of the Stolen Generations. 

Garry Ryder says he was abused at Marribank Mission. But he still wants his home restored.

Garry Ryder alleges he was abused while at Marribank Mission in Western Australia, but hopes the site will be restored as a reminder of Australia's dark past and so mistakes are not repeated.

Wiradjuri woman Brenda Matthews considers herself part of the Stolen Generations — but from a legal perspective she is not. Her story is told in a new film following her quest for identity and healing.