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"On October 14, Australia voted against First Nations peoples’ having a
constitutionally enshrined right to be heard on matters that affect them. There
was a catchcry during the campaign that a “no” vote would mean keeping with the
status quo. Indeed, the referendum outcome sustains the political subjugation
of our communities.
Yet, Torres Strait Islanders have a long history of pursuing self-determination
even in restricted conditions.
Zenadth Kes is the Torres Strait Islander name that represents the place we are
from. Despite many shared experiences and solidarities with our Aboriginal kin,
our position as Zenadth Kes people, both historically and today, is unique.
Although Zenadth Kes people are often combined with Aboriginal people in
Indigenous politics, we have significant political histories of our own."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
