The Woggan-ma-gule Ceremony, meaning Farm Cove in the Gadigal language, is the traditional opening of Australia Day celebrations, and takes place where the first European settlers arrived.
Indigenous elder Aunty Pansy Hickey said in her welcome to country that it was a reminder of the invasion by European settlers, and that she looked forward to the day when all Australians could see the day as a celebration.
The Australian of the Year Professor Mick Dodson
Fifty eight year old Mick Dodson is a Yawuru man from the Broome area of Western Australia. He is widely recognised as a proud, courageous and humble Aboriginal leader who has spent his adult life trying to explain to people why and how they can help his people. He has pursued justice and reconciliation through a process of education, awareness and inclusive dialogue with all Australians.
Last year Mick's brother Pat Dodson was awarded the Sydney Peace Prize.
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