TAMWORTH came together on a brisk morning to take a step towards stronger relationships with the Indigenous community.
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Close to 100 people rolled-up for the second annual “Long Walk”, which has been established an a yearly National Reconciliation Week event for the city.
Local primary and high school students joined with members of the community and elders to march a long Peel Street and the river as a sign of unity.
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Elder Aunty Yvonne Kent said the walk was all about having a conversation and getting to know people.
Tamworth Regional Council deputy mayor Helen Tickle said it was encouraging to “see so many young people” and “enormous support for the event.
“Council will continue to strengthen its relationship with the Aboriginal community,” she said.