Here's The Thing, Tho with Soaliha

Australia Day Shouldn’t Exist

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This week we discuss the concept of 'Australia Day' - or rather, why we think it shouldn't exist.

We talk about the history of Australia Day as a national holiday, the 'Australian' identity, and the ongoing genocide of First Nations people.

Social handles of First Nations voices to follow:

Instagram:

@nessaturnbullroberts
@sar.ra__
@8983aj
@ginnysgirlgang
@justicefortanyaday
@allira.potter
@abcindigenous
@stopblackdeathsincustody
@warrevolt

Twitter:

@laura_la_rosa_
@nakkiahlui
@utopiana
@hayden_seek94
@lauramoates
@lidia__thorpe

Links mentioned in the episode:

https://www.sbs.com.au/topics/voices/culture/article/2018/01/23/many-different-dates-weve-celebrated-australia-day

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jan/18/australias-anguish-the-indigenous-kids-trapped-behind-bars?fbclid=IwAR2HlEv1axDLplyVcDjfq5ok7QqqAzR21eRSOzSc0hWSpzwg66SjPObhfLA

Soaliha: @soalihaofficial

Mitch: @mitchs.miscellanea

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