Telling the truth - Growing up Aboriginal in Hornsby.
Aunty Edna Watson OAM - From rejection to recognition.
NAIDOC Event – Tuesday 15 July at 6:30pm
Back by popular demand!
We are pleased to announce that this event sold out very quickly in May. We are excited to be able to offer this second opportunity for those on the waitlist and more interested community members:
Join us for this NAIDOC event, a chance to hear an extraordinary local Elder’s story and to better understand the experience of growing up Aboriginal in Hornsby.
Hornsby Shire Libraries in collaboration with Hornsby Area Residents for Reconciliation (HARR) are proud to present a powerful audio recording of the memories of local Dharug elder, Aunty Edna Watson.
You will enjoy a deep listening experience as Aunty Edna recounts the truth about her experience of growing up Aboriginal in the Hornsby Shire. Her moving and powerful story is one that should be shared.
Aunty Edna faced racism and discrimination as a child and it wasn’t until she discovered her Dharug roots and culture as an adult, that she became proud of her ancestry.
During more than 20 years' association with Hornsby Shire Council and HARR, Aunty Edna became increasingly esteemed and respected for her dignity, advice, cultural leadership and contribution to Reconciliation.
Aunty Edna was recently recognised with an Order of Australia (OAM) for her extraordinary service to the Indigenous community of New South Wales.
Free event – bookings with Hornsby Library will open 10 June 2025. In the meantime, you can register your interest by email:
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