An indigenous elder was barred from performing during former President Obama's Australian speaking tour after allegedly being 'too difficult,' according to event organizers.
Aunty Joy said she was"shocked and distressed" by the way the event's organizers treated her, given she had never been treated in such a way by the organization in the past, according to the National Indigenous Times.
"I am 78 years of age. I have never been treated or spoken to in this way in the past," Aunty Joy told the National Indigenous Times."I do not want this to be a reflection on President Obama. I am a leader of the Wurundjeri Nation. I asked to be treated as an equal." "Growth Faculty had been working with Aunty Joy and the Wurundjeri community for many weeks ahead of last night’s event.
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