Indigenous Times

Have seen the paper. Doesnt impress me I,m afraid. Like many white fella papers..sensationalism before the facts sells more copies.
cheers

As owners of the site, i probably wouldnt post that here.

We all have an opinion, but sometimes for the sake of your livelihood and the benefits of this site it might be better off keeping it "under the hat".

Hi, I checked the NIT out online. While I couldn't read all the articles with out a sub, I felt you were quite justified in posting it's existence here on Exploroz.
It's worthwhile keeping informed on indigenous issues from both sides of the fence as us travelers require permits for many areas of this land. It's better to be aware than ignoring or hoping these issues will go away.

Hi David & Michelle,
Can we receive a copy of the link you are talking about to make up our own mind about it or do we just go with the opinions that are expressed here.

Graham

Thanks for bringing this publication to the attention of EO readers - I think it is such a shame that Australian indigenous/aboriginal culture is not as 'in your face' and part of everyday life (well, for us whities!) as (for instance) Maori culture is to our mates across the ditch

Hi Michelle

I couldn’t find the article online, but interested to read if you can post it...

At a guess I’m assuming the article runs along the lines that the current Australia Day we celebrate is a tragic reminder to aboriginal people of the day that life changed dramatically for them as a race and culture.

The aboriginal elder, Professor Mick Dodson, has written on a need to have a day that is more inclusive for all Australians’ and not one that celebrates arrival of the First Fleet on one hand, and an invasion, as many aboriginal people view the day, on another. Possibly a point that has some validity, and if it assists in closing the divide between white and black Australia, then maybe it is something that should be considered.

And please, a note to the forum, I’m highlighting a view that is widely held by aboriginal people, it isn’t my intention to spark a great debate on the issue – I’ll leave that to far greater minds than mine!

Cheers, The Landy

This also a good one to read to stay up to date with aboriginal issues and current affairs

http://www.koorimail.com/

Cheers
Terra

I often ponder what events would have unfolded if the Spanish or Dutch explorers had of beaten the British to hoist their flag? The Japanese at the time, heaven forbid, would have been a nasty event for all of us Australians to endure.