Invasion Day

American  

[in-vay-zhuhn day] / ɪnˈveɪ ʒən ˈdeɪ /

noun

1. Australian. January 26, the anniversary of the arrival of the British in Australia and the founding of the first British settlement. Observed in opposition to Australia Day and intended to emphasize the effects of colonization on the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.

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Example Sentences

“Yes, Invasion Day is the reason why we’re all here today, but we must go beyond that,” said Mililma May, who runs the group, a nonprofit called Uprising of the People.

From New York Times

"Invasion Day" protests have grown in recent years and many people boycott the holiday.

From BBC

For many Aboriginal Australians, Jan. 26 is a day of sorrow and is known as “Survival Day” or “Invasion Day.”

From New York Times

On Thursday, Invasion Day protests were held in major cities across the country.

From New York Times

In Sydney, the capital of New South Wales - Australia's most populous state - social media showed a large crowd gathered at an "Invasion Day" rally in the central business district, where some people carried Aboriginal flags and an Indigenous smoking ceremony took place.

From Reuters