The people of Brisbane will be given the opportunity to meet Aboriginal elders from south-east Queensland at a breakfast sausage sizzle tomorrow, Mabo Day.
FAIRA Aboriginal Corporation says the brekky sizzle in King George Square will give city workers the chance to meet local Aboriginal people and learn about native title first hand.
FAIRA's Mary Graham says many people in Brisbane have never met a Murrie and this is a chance to do it.
"The sausage sizzle is for people to get together, share a meal and talk with each other.
"Getting to know each other on a personal basis is the only way we will break down barriers and achieve true reconciliation," she said.
Ms Graham says that as well as meeting local Murries, people will be able to get up-to-date information on native title from a FAIRA information stall.
Mabo Day has been celebrated every year on June 3 to commemorate the High Court's Mabo decision which recognised native title in Australia.
People attending the sausage sizzle will also be able to watch the creation nearby of a large sand painting by Aboriginal people from Papunya in the Central Desert.
The information stall, staffed by Aboriginal rangers, will be set up until lunch time.
Contact: Mary Graham, phone (07) 3391 4677, fax (07) 33914551
