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RE: 7 tips to make radically inclusive art!

in #writing7 years ago

In Australia land rights is central to everything. The colonisers literally stole it all. No declaration of war, no treaty. Just took it. We in today's age live off the benefit of that theft. That's where it gets tricky, and brings up big upsets on all sides. It's slowly being taken seriously with a genuine attempt to heal past issues, but I emphasise slowly.

The conversation does get uncomfortable, usually. I do understand why. Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts, and appreciation for your post.

And thank you for letting me share my link:

Revisiting Childhood with Storm Boy and Mr Percival

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That article is a really interesting read. Interesting notes on Australia, too. I spent a few weeks working in Hawai’i last year and there were similar feelings between the native Hawaiians and the white American folks who lived there. The Hawaiian people own a ridiculously small amount of land and have the least amount of money on the islands, despite the fact that it used to be their country. A sensitive topic for sure...but important to know about!