Who are the Stolen Generations?

Australian Parliament House is seen through an Aboriginal flag in Canberra, Tuesday, September 5, 2017. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Australian Parliament House is seen through an Aboriginal flag (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) Source: AAP

One of the darkest events of our nation's history is the forced removal of thousands of Indigenous children from their families. NITV takes a look at the Stolen Generations, the impact of the removal policies and the fight for an apology, healing and compensation. This explainer draws heavily on the Bringing Them Home Report, which provides a more detailed account of the Stolen Generations including personal testimonies.



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