The constitutional amendments that are being proposed give no genuine powers to First Nations people, just the opportunity to provide advice
‘There’s no guarantee at all that the parliament has to listen to or act on anything that this voice says.’‘There’s no guarantee at all that the parliament has to listen to or act on anything that this voice says.’come from a long line of fighters and grew up attending collective protests where we would make sure our fight for justice and a better world for our elders, children and youth continues. This is the formula we lived off growing up.
With our unique sacred history, we carry stories, bloodlines and songlines that connect our unique countries. Particular countries have unique demands and needs for their surrounding lands, waters and people. Having another government advisory body determine the affairs of First Nations people, or give a little commentary about some of the struggles we face, is not genuine.
This nation is built on distrust, harm and colonial violence that continues to target and harm First Nations people, bodies and souls This is negligence, and only adds more reasons why we cannot vote yes at this point in time. A debate on a voice cannot occur if Aboriginal people are being silenced; ironically the very thing the voice aims to contest. I believe it is critical we give all First Nations people a position to speak and share, while equally learning.
I need to see a time when other First Nations children stolen like me for being black are returned home. I need to know that these callings will be listened to and when this apparent onus is put on to the voice to parliament that actual change and power is possible.
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