Australia marks national day with protests, calming words

Russell Dawson of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Russell Dawson of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Members of the crowd raise their fists during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A speaker addresses a crowd during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A member of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A man holds an Aboriginal flag in a social distanced crowd during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Protesters arrange signs in a social distanced crowd during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Protesters scuffle with police as they are arrested when a small group marched through Hyde Park following an Invasion Day rally in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)

Members of the public participate in an Aboriginal smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A protester holds a sign in a social distanced crowd during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Protesters hold signs in a social distanced crowd during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Members of the public participate in an Aboriginal smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Russell Dawson of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Russell Dawson of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Russell Dawson of the Koomurri Aboriginal Dancers participates in a smoking ceremony during Australia Day ceremonies in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

A man holds a modified Australian flag and the Aboriginal flag in a social distanced crowd during an Aboriginal-lead Invasion Day rally on Australia Day in Sydney, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. Many of Australia's First Nations people say that sovereignty has never been ceded and oppose ongoing colonial violence and destruction. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, former Australian Open champion Margaret Court holds up the women's Australian Open trophy, the Daphne Ackhurst Memorial Cup, as her 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam is celebrated at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. Australia media are reporting that controversial former tennis champion Margaret Court will receive the country’s top award in the Australia Day honors list, and the apparent decision is already being criticized. The 78-year-old’s appointment as Companion of the Order of Australia was reported to be revealed late on Monday, Jan. 26, 2021, but it was leaked on social media. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)