First Cut: Matilda House-Williams offers traditional welcome to country
| Source: | ABC News |
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| Published: | Tuesday, February 12, 2008 12:43 AEDT |
| Expires: | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 12:43 AEDT |
A traditional welcome to country by Indigenous elders has been held in federal Parliament for the first time, ahead of tomorrow's formal apology to the Stolen Generations. Ngambri-Ngunnawal elder Matilda House Williams says the 'Welcome to Country' acknowledges her people and their ancestors.