below is the brief acceptance speech I was going to give on Tuesday, but instead my Fellowship was rescinded a few hours before the award ceremony:-
I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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I acknowledge that I’m speaking on the unceded lands of Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagerra peoples and pay my respect to their Elders, past and present.
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Countless people have inspired this work of fiction. Many have passed on, some too soon. I will always treasure the stories they’ve shared with me.
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Stolen Generations survivors are passing on, without justice. Recommendations need to be completed now, not when they’re all gone.
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Help me and share my campaign..
It isn’t right
Best wishes for the future
As a 'white Australian' I feel the retraction of this award is utterly shameful (but consistent).
Free Palestine and power to our Indigenous community.
Also NZ, rock the Haka! https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/1gs1g4i/mp_hanarawhiti_maipiclarke_led_a_haka_in_new/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button