National Sorry Day is observed in Australia every May 26 to commemorate the mistreatment of the continent's Indigenous people, particularly the Stolen Generation, which refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families by government policies in the 20th century. Established in 1997, this day serves as a significant observance for Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians alike, highlighting the impact of these policies on children, families, and communities. The federal apology to the Stolen Generation was made by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in 2008, with a formal response delivered by Tom Calma AO, the then Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. National Sorry Day encourages reflection and recognition of the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples in Australia.