I’m very fearful about the impact of this referendum vote

@ArraDreaming

I hope Australia can vote yes to this, speaking as an aboriginal woman who's grandmother used to say "we don't talk about that" if she was asked about being aboriginal, covered her face in white powder everyday so they wouldn't take her children. All my dad knows is that he thinks his grandmother on his fathers side came from the Cobar region. They were taken to the Gundagai region (I believe stolen generation). The damage done by white people making decisions for our first nations people has caused so much trauma and loss of culture. We need a voice that can advocate for indigenous people. This isn't about giving money, it is about listening before imposing unworkable solutions.

People arguing for equality need to understand that racism means we do not have equality, even with programs like close the gap, we need to move toward equality by giving us a voice. I too am very fearful about the outcome. I am praying Australia can open it's heart to vote yes.

Hey @Flotsam

I completely agree. HUGS.

@ArraDreaming I really think this sums it up (what that magnet said). I am so sad that so many people don't understand it and actually think we are all equal when we are not. First Nations people have and still face so many challenges that white people don't and can only try to understand.

As a white person I try so hard to imagine what it's like, it's the least I can for the people who have walked this very earth I live on for thousands of years.

I hate that I have to vote. I feel like the voice should just happen. Not have a bunch of white folks vote on it who it doesn't even affect. I feel sad. I will be voting yes, of course I will. And I really hope you're doing okay.

Hanami