{"id":179186,"date":"2026-01-27T10:14:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=179186"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T23:14:23","slug":"truth-telling-journey-deepens-on-the-surf-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/truth-telling-journey-deepens-on-the-surf-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Truth-telling journey deepens on the Surf Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HUNDREDS of people gathered before sunrise on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay for a powerful truth-telling event yesterday (Monday, January 26) morning.<\/p>\n<p>For the fourth year, Warri Dja (Sea Country) at Cosy Corner provided a timeless and deeply meaningful setting for Pilk Purriyn.<\/p>\n<p>First Nations people shared ceremony, truth, reflections and song, inviting all to deepen their understanding of what January 26 means for First Nations people.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the event offered a space for people from all backgrounds to come together in quiet reflection, deep listening and healing.<\/p>\n<p>Stolen Generations survivor Aunty Colleen Howell&#8217;s story was shared by her daughters, who also shared story through song.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_179187\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-179187\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-179187 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/3.HowellSistersPilkp_69053.jpg?_t=1769469225\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/3.HowellSistersPilkp_69053.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/3.HowellSistersPilkp_69053-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/3.HowellSistersPilkp_69053-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/3.HowellSistersPilkp_69053-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/3.HowellSistersPilkp_69053-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-179187\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Howell Sisters perform on stage at Pilk Purriyn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The audience learned more about the deep harm, devastation and loss experienced through colonisation and sat respectfully to hear about the survival and resilience of First Nations people.<\/p>\n<p>The morning concluded with the crowd dancing together to Yothu Yindi\u2019s Treaty &#8211; a moment of joy marking the statewide Treaty announced in Victorian Parliament last year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/5.Sunrisesoverthecro_69104.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cosy Corner in Torquay was packed for Monday&#8217;s event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Wadawurrung woman and Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation co-chief executive officer Bek Devlin thanked all for their bravery and openness to share these truths.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe huge number of people who make a conscious effort to rise early on a public holiday and join us for this event shows there is genuine support, and indeed a deep yearning for reconciliation in this country. That you can still be proud and love your country, while holding great sorrow for the way our nation came to be.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe step into the future with hope and purpose, working towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all Australians. This is a shared journey to reconciliation, a path we all walk together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Surf Coast Shire mayor Libby Stapleton said this event reached people in a way that few other events could<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was heartening to see so many people there acknowledging truths and absorbing culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe come away grateful for deeper understanding and greater resolve to walk alongside First Nations people in spirit of recognition and healing.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HUNDREDS of people gathered before sunrise on Wadawurrung Country in Torquay for a powerful truth-telling event yesterday (Monday, January 26) morning. 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