Mabo Day in Australia
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Mabo Day remembers Eddie Koiki Mabo and the Australian High Court's 1992 recognition of native title. It marks a turning point in acknowledging Indigenous peoples' enduring relationships with their land.
How it is celebrated: communities hold commemorations, talks, school activities and cultural events. Indigenous speakers share histories and explain the connections between country, ancestry and community.
Mabo never heard the judgment that made his name part of Australian history. He died several months before the court delivered its decision.