Kathryn Alicia

Colonisers were arrogant to the point of delusion, insisting on their western, white and patriarchal supremacy, and enforcing it through mass murder, rape, child theft, incarceration, torture, enslavement, stolen wages, intentionally spreading disease, land theft, and genocide, that continues to this day. There is still no justice. The impacts are ongoing and pervasive, due to the lack of acknowledgement or restitution by the state, continuing of many of the atrocities, systemic and society wide racism perpetuated by the state and elite to keep the status quo. The arrogance and delusion of settlers has not waned.

I didn’t go to school here (and what I was taught in NSW school was pathetic).

Treaty, as designed and lead by First Peoples. Dismatling of our government and many social institutions, which are oppressive by design. Recreation of all these institutions, lead by First People in unity with the rest of the community, in a way that actually acknowledges and respects First Peoples and their sovereignty, stops harming them, provides justice for the harms done to them, and works to heal. Programs solely designed, created and implemented by First Peoples, co-designed when necessary. Addressing the whole system; increased representation and education throughout all levels of school and other educational institutes. More incidental or accidental education, (as ignorant folk tend to further bury their head when directly called on their bullshit; you gotta teach em without their knowing) -posters, tv and movies, books, art, galleries, programs by First Peoples aimed at whole communities. More grassroots support, funding etc! Actually, MUCH MUCH MUCH more funding. The government need to pay the rent, they have the money and the responsibility, just not the integrity.

Doing our own dirty work- we need to objectively look at and accept the facts, our complicity in and benefit of the genocide. It’s not really something we’re taught to examine, let alone work on. Layla Saad’s book “Me and white supremacy” is a fantastic example, as it offers incredible lessons and actionable insight. Books like these should be taught in schools! It’s also our responsibility to talk to each other. In this country we’ve been indoctrinated not to respect First Peoples, and for the majority, this works. Delusion settles in, and they are dead to words not spoken through white lips. So we need to speak, but we also need to be guided in what to say to ensure it’s relevant and respectful (these are learnings we need at a systemic level, not forcing the emotional labour of our Blak friends!). Building communties, homes, families, that respect and care about others, and the First Peoples of this nation. Amplifying First Peoples voices on our platforms or through our networks. Advocacting on behalf on First Peoples only when needed and asked. Mutual aid and charitable donations.

Doing our own dirty work- we need to objectively look at and accept the facts, our complicity in and benefit of the genocide. It’s not really something we’re taught to examine, let alone work on. Layla Saad’s book “Me and white supremacy” is a fantastic example, as it offers incredible lessons and actionable insight. Books like these should be taught in schools! It’s also our responsibility to talk to each other. In this country we’ve been indoctrinated not to respect First Peoples, and for the majority, this works. Delusion settles in, and they are dead to words not spoken through white lips. So we need to speak, but we also need to be guided in what to say to ensure it’s relevant and respectful (these are learnings we need at a systemic level, not forcing the emotional labour of our Blak friends!). Building communties, homes, families, that respect and care about others, and the First Peoples of this nation. Amplifying First Peoples voices on our platforms or through our networks. Advocacting on behalf on First Peoples only when needed and asked. Mutual aid and charitable donations.