The event was held at Wellington Square in East Perth by Reconciliation WA and aimed to raise awareness in the community around Stolen Generation policies.
The pair presented school aged children with prizes and showed off the club’s 2014 Indigneous Round jumper, which is the clash version of last year’s home jumper with the addition of the Sorry Day Flower above three boomerangs.
The flower, a native hibiscus, is the national symbol for the Stolen Generations across Australia. It aims to create awareness of the removal policy that affected many families, people and cultural groups.
Johnson, whose stepfather was part of the Stolen Generations will wear the jumper in this weekend’s clash against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium, while Walters, who is recovering from an ankle injury, will be watching from home.
Johnson proud to honour Stolen Generations
Walters said the jumper was a great initiative and was proud to be part of such an important event.
“Today is a very important day not only for me but every other Indigenous person in Australia, I’m glad to be here,” Walters said.
“The jumper means a lot to all the players, not only the Indigenous players but also the non-Indigenous players.
“It’s something the boys will wear with pride and hopefully it’s something we continue for a long time.”
The event concluded with the two players leading school students and Indigenous Elders around Sorry Poles, while a smoking ceremony took place.
