DancingInTheRainToKeepMyselfSane

We may have just, for the first time ever, caught a momentous glimpse of a parallel universe bumping against our own.

Scientists say that signals from the furthest reaches of space suggest that the fabric of our universe is being disrupted by another universe. The discovery could provide proof of the multiverse theory, which says that there are many alternate universes.

The 26th of January, for most Australians, is a day to drink, sunbake and wear flag emblazoned everything in honour of the day British sovereignty was proclaimed over the eastern coast of Australia in 1788.

HOWEVER

For many Australians Australia Day, also known as Invasion Day and Survival Day, marks the anniversary of the start of over 200 years of Indigenous suffering.

Some important tips:

Today is a day of mourning for a lot of people. RESPECT THAT.

When discussing the history of Australia DO NOT refer to Indigenous Australians as ‘Abos’ or 'Aborigines’ and NEVER USE THE TERM 'Coon’ or any other offensive slang terms

Think about acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which you stand. Here, you can use these x x x

Peaceful protests, vigils and celebrations that differ from most in that they address the 'hidden history’ of our nation are not an open invitation for you to abuse people with your ignorant bullshit. Educate yourself.

Not so peaceful protests are also not an excuse. We are still hurting. We are still angry. Today the nation celebrates the anniversary of the start of the destruction of our culture, abuse and degredation and exploitation of our people, near extinguishment of our population, and so much more agony. Allow us this.

Before you start telling people that they 'need to get over it’, learn what the 'it’ is. Let’s start with the basics:

The Stolen Generation (Trust me, what you covered in school was not the half of it)  X  

Land Rights

Native Title and The Mabo Decision  X  X

Discrimination

Stolen Wages

Timelines: x x