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Before I finish on @IndigenousX tonight - I wanted to share something to all the non-Indigenous researchers out there, the academics, the ones who have researched on #Aboriginal & #TorresStraitIslander communities & those who think they wanna be joining in the future
Lived experiences are paramount when you are conducting research. This doesn’t mean you create a project that has been done before or interview Aboriginal people because it’s easier than exploring what has already been done in that space.
#Indigenous people have been researched & researched - sometimes to continue the social constructs & stereotyping. Sometimes the researcher may have ‘good intentions’! There is so much data, research & information - make sure you have the correct info & you use it with respect!
Today a group of health professionals wrote an open letter to @KenWyattMP calling for urgent measures to help prevent the catastrophic impact of #COVID19 on #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander communities. We have advocated for a number of measures. 1/x
1. Clear protocols to cease non-essential FIFO contact with isolated local workers and community + adequate hygiene measures at every point.
2. The urgent release of many #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander minor offenders from custody.
#COVID19 2/x
2. The urgent release of many #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander minor offenders from custody.
#COVID19 2/x
3. Government provision of guaranteed supplies of staples to #Aboriginal and #TorresStraitIslander communities.
4. Provision of clear, accurate, up-to-date information, preferably in language regarding #COVID19. 3/x
4. Provision of clear, accurate, up-to-date information, preferably in language regarding #COVID19. 3/x
