January 26 was never a day of celebration.
By now, we hope you’ve put in the serious work to educate yourself on Australia’s history which includes the massacre of culture, Country and peoples that have been here for tens of thousands of years.
There have been debates and protests around this day and the significance it presents to First Nations people, for longer than many of us have been alive. To explain why January 26 is still not a date to celebrate, almost feels like a step back, so for a more detailed run-through about the sentiment of this day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, you can read this article.
Read on for all the Invasion Day rallies you can attend around the country.
NSW
Invasion Day March, Gadigal (Sydney)
Where: Belmore Park
When: Thursday 26 January, 9:30am
Event Info: here
Victoria
Melbourne Invasion Day Protest, Naarm (Melbourne)
Where: Victorian Parliament House
When: Thursday 26 January, 11am
Event Info: here
Queensland
Invasion Day Rally, Meanjin (Brisbane)
Where: Queens Gardens
When: Thursday 26 January, 11am
Event Info: here
Western Australia
Invasion Day Protest, Borloo (Perth)
Where: Forrest Chase
When: Thursday 26 January, 12pm
Event Info: here
South Australia
Survival Day March, Tarndanyangga (Adelaide)
Where: Victoria Square
When: Thursday 26 January, 12:30pm
Event Info: here
Tasmania
Invasion Day Rally, Nipaluna (Hobart)
Where: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
When: Thursday 26 January, 10:45am
Event Info: here
Read on for 10 incredible First Nations artists you need to support this year.
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