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When someone dies in custody, since RCIADIC, there’s a huge, complex system of investigations that take place. These processes were subject of recommendations 6 to 40 of #RCIADIC30years: austlii.edu.au/au/other/Indig…
Just because they’re systematic, technical and complicated doesn’t mean they’re neutral. For our people, they do administrative violence to both the person who has died and those who love them. More on that tomorrow. theconversation.com/indigenous-dea…
The first thing that a family will go through after their loved one has died in custody is a notification. They’re often horrifying in their own right — not only a question of cultural incompetence but racism and institutional cruelty.
[extremely Cat Empire voice]: 🎶 Yaama yaama.🎵
Yaama, everyone! I’m Alison (@AJ_Whittaker), I’m a Gomeroi queer woman and I grew up around Gunnedah and Tamworth. Now I’m on Gadigal and Wangal Country — honoured to be here and don’t take it lightly.
Um it’s the most nerve-wracking thing to be hosting @IndigenousX — the backbone of #BlackfullaTwitter! Never been on this side of it before! My hands are sweating as I type (it's true!!!), but I’m on this week because I think it’s a critical time.
Ok so last week #BlackfullaTwitter was yarning about the erasure of Aboriginal women *coughs* @QandA and....(yes it’s a thread)
I shared part of a speech by Audre Lorde that she delivered to a conference in Melbourne in 1985 where she rouses them for ignoring Aboriginal women - it’s in A Burst of Light and what annoyed me was...
It got a lot of attention and RTs which reminded me again how we are only visible as Indigenous women when others deem us worthy. BTW Aunty was clearly ahead of her time cause we have had race scholars here since who don’t think they can learn from us here.
Part of the work we need to do to ensure that the people in this country are informed, is to elevate the voices of mob. That work is essential to us & we take it very seriously & have published some pivotal content. I will use my time sharing that content & accounts to follow.
For food inspiration and food talk that feels like a hug from an Aunty (and Uncle) - you must follow @murrigellas - enjoy salivating
This piece by @Robyn_Oxley demonstrates why the way is not necessarily the only way. Follow her for informed discussion.
indigenousx.com.au/defunding-the-…
indigenousx.com.au/defunding-the-…
peeps following me this week on IndigenousX probs have noticed a) I tweet a lot in bursts b) I tell like to share my world as a Blak mum fighting your run of the mill day-to-day / workplace racism c) I share what it’s like raising neurodiverse kids d) I love story telling
I actually love twitter coz I do this 👆🏽 in a safe space. Ppl criticise twitter but As a Blak woman I have very clear boundaries in the way I engage here, which is
1. Follow all Blackfellas (well there’s a few 🙄 & 🤬)
I learn what mob are doing & help amplify & educate
1. Follow all Blackfellas (well there’s a few 🙄 & 🤬)
I learn what mob are doing & help amplify & educate
2. I only engage with true non-Indigenous allies. So until I know you walk the talk I’m not that chatty with ppl
3. I always see what @IndigenousX @IndigenousXLtd & all Blak journos in Blak media & white media are covering to stay up-to-date with news
3. I always see what @IndigenousX @IndigenousXLtd & all Blak journos in Blak media & white media are covering to stay up-to-date with news
1. Look in mirror
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2. Look yourself in the eyes
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3. Remind yourself how deadly you are!
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🖤💛❤💚🤍💙🧡🤎💜
#blackfullatwitter
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2. Look yourself in the eyes
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3. Remind yourself how deadly you are!
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🖤💛❤💚🤍💙🧡🤎💜
#blackfullatwitter
My meme game supports our young blackness 🤣😂 
“...many view the “emerging leader” coda as an unwelcome addition. How to circumvent the sage advice of elders and battle-weary leaders? “Emerging leaders.” Who gets to define what an “emerging leader” is? Not the collective.” By Megan Davis @mdavisqlder
themonthly.com.au/issue/2020/jul…
themonthly.com.au/issue/2020/jul…
I have a real issue with the ‘emerging leaders’ label. As Megan Davis @mdavisqlder points out, the collective doesn’t decide who is an emerging leader. And it disregards the fact that our Elders are still our leaders. When my mob names me as a leader, then I will accept the title
Until then, don’t try to enforce your colonial view of leadership on the minds of Indigenous peoples. We have our own systems of leadership #AcademicTwitter #BlackfullaTwitter #Aboriginal
In my hosting of #IndigenousX over the past few days, I’ve tackled some really hard issues.
Here we go again: what do mob think about the concept of being called a ‘race traitor’, ‘coconut’ or ‘Uncle Tom’? An event is coming up discussing this #BlackfullaTwitter
Here we go again: what do mob think about the concept of being called a ‘race traitor’, ‘coconut’ or ‘Uncle Tom’? An event is coming up discussing this #BlackfullaTwitter
To me, it’s about putting your individual needs above the needs of the collective. Which is obviously a tension in collectivist cultures. The needs of the group need to come first - I think about my responsibilities to family, mob & Aboriginal ppl in general in everything I do.
And I don’t claim to represent all Aboriginal peoples. That’s something that really drives me wild about ‘Aboriginal leadership’ as it’s framed in a Western context. A single family person can’t speak for their entire race. Just like Pauline Hanson doesnt speak for all white ppl
True self-determination isn’t possible for Indigenous Australians in child protection (CP) systems when ur at the behest of government legislation & bureaucracy. CP systems are legislated differently across state/territory jurisdictions. There is no national statutory approach.
In this context, community control is fraught. How can we reduce the number of Indigenous Australian children in out of home care when we have no real control (& limited involvement) in child removals by the state? #BlackfullaTwitter #auspol @sandyosullivan #CloseTheGapOOHCTarget
I wrote this piece on the complexities of aiming to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care by 45% within 10 years. This Closing The Gap target seems unrealistic - we do not have control over statutory child protection systems anzsog.edu.au/resource-libra…
My own opinion about #Colourism is that skin colour is not the predominant issue. It does have an impact yes, in different ways. And white supremacy context matters
But w/ my PhD research, I think of the kids growing up in care. Whose parents & grandparents had also been removed
But w/ my PhD research, I think of the kids growing up in care. Whose parents & grandparents had also been removed
Because these successive genocidal policies, of the Stolen Gens, the missions, the dog tags, they are alive in the stories of our kids right now.
In my PhD research I spoke to 10 young people aged 15-25. 5 young ppl had parents who were removed. 3 didn’t know their parents much.
In my PhD research I spoke to 10 young people aged 15-25. 5 young ppl had parents who were removed. 3 didn’t know their parents much.
It’s research that can’t be generalised coz it’s a handful of lived experiences. But the pain & trauma of genocidal policies absolutely influenced the reasons why these ppl came into care.
Identity issues came up a lot. I asked about cultural connection & what it means to mob.
Identity issues came up a lot. I asked about cultural connection & what it means to mob.
My name is @JacyntaKrakouer. I’m a Mineng Noongar woman from the great South West. I love being a Noongar yorga, and my Mineng mob is well connected.
I’m related to Krakouers, Millers, Smiths, Colbungs, Eades, Meads, Picketts (and more) from Southwest WA.
#BlackfullaTwitter
I’m related to Krakouers, Millers, Smiths, Colbungs, Eades, Meads, Picketts (and more) from Southwest WA.
#BlackfullaTwitter
My Dad, Phil Krakouer, grew up in Mt Barker, WA. A tiny country town near Albany.
He moved to Narrm (Melbourne) back in the 80s with my Mum and my Uncle Jimmy to play AFL for North Melbourne FC. After his career, my Mum and Dad made the decision to stay in Narrm.
He moved to Narrm (Melbourne) back in the 80s with my Mum and my Uncle Jimmy to play AFL for North Melbourne FC. After his career, my Mum and Dad made the decision to stay in Narrm.
My Mum, Lynn, is white. She’s the daughter of a Canadian migrant & a white Australian woman. She grew up in Perth WA.
I don’t identify as ‘Canadian’ or ‘Anglo’ coz I have no idea what it is to be either of those. I only know what it is 2 be a Noongar woman, that’s how I identify
I don’t identify as ‘Canadian’ or ‘Anglo’ coz I have no idea what it is to be either of those. I only know what it is 2 be a Noongar woman, that’s how I identify
