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Click to read my article on the production and use of mineral medicine—or lithotherapeutics—derived from Burning Mountain in Wonnarua Country, historicizing its use and trade, and calling for the recognition of Indigenous innovation as cultural heritage.
“Racism towards Aboriginal people in this country is so common, so every day, that it is seen by many as normal, just having a joke, just a bit of fun.”
This confronting comment is from a submission to the senate inquiry into racism against First Peoples. https://t.co/6LEPmYjvhP
Aboriginal people are repeatedly asked to be patient, to educate, to participate generously in the national project of reconciliation-yet when they stand to speak in public ceremony, they are jeered and told in one form or another that they are unwelcome. https://t.co/jvsN6wxZ77
The Traditional Owners of Melbourne say they will focus on environment, education and health outcomes in their upcoming treaty negotiations with the state. https://t.co/vB5KBwuKpK
Abuse tactics and behavior patterns of abusers are often similar, which results in survivors hearing so much of our own experiences in the testimonies of other victim-survivors, like this one: https://t.co/tSE529TejW
Today, 21 March, we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The date commemorates the 1960 massacre in Sharpeville, a powerful reminder of the devastating consequences of racism.
#EndRacism#EqualityForAll#StandAgainstRacism