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IndigenousX Team - Luke

@IndigenousX

2 Jan

I’m a public figure of sorts, as we all are on twitter, but at the same time I’m a fairly private person. I’ll often do a public talk, write an IndigenousX article, do an interview on Indigenous radio but other than that I’d prefer to not be quoted in articles or go on tv panels.

That might be an unrealistic hope given the shit I say and do, but I’m very conscious of trying to find a balance between my public image and my real life... controlling which audiences I go in front of is a huge part of that.

With Indigenous media I feel I can just be myself and that most people will get it, even if they don’t agree with me they’ll at least understand what I’m saying. With non-Indigenous media I I just don’t feel like the audience has any interest or understanding for what I’m saying.

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IndigenousX Team - Luke

@IndigenousX

1 Jan

The gap between Xmas and the first Monday after NYE is an important break for many. A time to reflect in the old year and prepare ourselves for the new.

For many Indigenous ppl the period of rest and reflection is especially important because January in Australia is a dumpster fire of politicised racism, animosity and being misunderstood and misrepresented, often accompanied by actual fires across the nation.

This year was period of respite was stolen, not just by the announcement of a ‘new anthem’ or those who have fawned over it, but by those who seem to think that such gestures represent a ‘small step in the right direction’ rather than recognising a slap in face when they see one.

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IndigenousX Team - Luke

@IndigenousX

1 Jan

Part of the work we need to do to ensure that the people in this country are informed, is to elevate the voices of mob. That work is essential to us & we take it very seriously & have published some pivotal content. I will use my time sharing that content & accounts to follow.

@murrigellas

For food inspiration and food talk that feels like a hug from an Aunty (and Uncle) - you must follow @murrigellas - enjoy salivating

@Robyn_Oxley

This piece by @Robyn_Oxley demonstrates why the way is not necessarily the only way. Follow her for informed discussion.

indigenousx.com.au/defunding-the-…

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IndigenousX Team - Luke

@IndigenousX

1 Jan

@IndigenousXLtd

Yaama, I will be around the next day or so to have a yarn. I am the Commissioning Editor for @IndigenousXLtd and always on the lookout for Indigenous writers who have a story to tell so please hit me up if that is you!
-NC

In addition to supporting the IX team, I am a lawyer (working in corporate, commercial and technology) and community advocate with a particular focus on environmental conservation led by First Nations. Proud of the Gamilaraay mob who are staunchly resisting Santos.
-NC

I have been awed by the work of so many, particularly inspired by the Torres Strait mob who have been so forward thinking over the years in their use of the legal system in pursuit of rights and affirming lore in law.
-NC

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IndigenousX Team - Luke

@IndigenousX

31 Dec 20

White Australia has gotten so good at brow beating Indigenous peoples out of talking about Indigenous rights by saying ‘Oh, you just want special treatment/free handouts’ that most of our elites have completely public discourse of Indigenous rights.

The discourse of ‘we all need to be treated the same’ is bullshit and always been. We are the Indigenous peoples of this land. That is special. It brings with it special rights and responsibilities.

We don’t want your backyard tho... read the UNDRIP.

*abandoned

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IndigenousX Team - Luke

@IndigenousX

2 Dec 20

I want to talk impacts of racism & intergenerational trauma, speaking of my families story. I want to speak this acknowledging how my mental health deteriorated this year
I won’t go into heavy detail *Warning for mob, it will speak Stolen Generation, dormitories & systemic abuse*

Nanna Georgina (5) & sister Harriet (8) were Stolen from the Daintree early 1900s. Troopers told them their mother died in hospital giving birth (We’re still not sure) they were taken to Yarrabah & lived in the dormitory

Around the same time grandad Silas is removed to Yarrabah from Cooktown (we think) we are not sure how his mum Granny Ginny came to be there? They only removed ‘halfcastes’ from families. Silas was Granny’s only child. We think she tracked him to Yarrabah

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