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We know that building
the power of peoples and
communities contributes to
making change not just more
possible but probable.
This trip was invaluable for
consolidating my thinking about
how we as Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people need to
do more of that.”
Pictured above
Prescott Powwow
solidarity action for
Standing Rock
Pictured above Frying
bread in the camp kitchen
at Standing Rock
Experiencing the comparatively well organised and resourced
networks in the U.S and Canada highlighted the gaps in resources
here. We could strengthen our national campaigning capacity,
particularly in relation to climate change.
Seeing the level of engagement on this issue from all parts of the
Indigenous community revealed the lack of engagement by our
leaders on this in Australia. Nothing short of a coherent national
movement of and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
peoples will bring us climate justice.
Finally it is about being guided by our old people but with our
younger ones in sight to be organised, persistent and build the
more just world that is so possible.
Insights from this project are being developed further through a
variety of channels:
Pictured above Champagne
and Aishihik First Nations Aboriginal
Women’s circle
Gatherings and workshops with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples, communities and organisations
Face to face workshops with representatives from over 40
national environmental and social organisations in Sydney,
Melbourne and Brisbane
The report will be circulated to relevant organisations and
networks in Australia, the U.S and Canada
Follow up and ongoing collaboration in the U.S and Canada
Download Karrina’s full report from our website
www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellows/detail/4059/Karrina+Nolan
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