Invasion Day: thousands attend vigils before 26 January protests and marches

Dawn vigils reflect on impact of colonialism and celebrate Indigenous life before First Fleet

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As the sun rose on 26 January, thousands gathered in the rain and cold to pay tribute to elders, past and present, at the annual Invasion Day vigils.

Physically distanced crowds gathered in Barangaroo Reserve in Sydney from dusk until dawn to reflect on the impact of colonisation, and celebrate what life was like for Indigenous communities before the First Fleet arrived.

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