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Jan 22, 2024 | indigenousx.com.au | Ellen Van Neerven |Nat Cromb |Dujuan Hoosan

Growing up in the early 1990s, Australia Day celebrations were everywhere. It was a huge commodity largely felt through the local community, school, and social circles. There was intense pressure to engage in this day through activities promoting an empty patriotism that pressed against a legacy of genocide. My family resisted this pressure which resulted in a feeling of palpable tension. What is there to celebrate?

Jan 17, 2024 | indigenousx.com.au | Nat Cromb |Dujuan Hoosan |Karen Wyld

This time of year can be triggering for mob. In 2024, after a lost referendum has resulted in a rise of racist calls against all things Indigenous, it seems to have  reached new heights and the pain is palpable. Those of us feeling this pain, feel compelled to help and support each other and drain our own tanks because that is what so many mob do.

Dec 6, 2023 | indigenousx.com.au | Nat Cromb |Dujuan Hoosan |Karen Wyld |Luke Pearson

The 2019 film 'In My Blood It Runs' told the story of 10-year-old Arrernte boy Dujuan’s life in the Northern Territory. Here, Dujuan shares insights into working on that film, and the story in his upcoming book. Blak solidarity with Palestinian people is powerful, writes Karen Wyld.

Nov 15, 2023 | indigenousx.com.au | Dujuan Hoosan |Karen Wyld |Luke Pearson |Jade Gould

Blak solidarity with Palestinian people is powerful, writes Karen Wyld. Karen reflects on friendships and solidarity between Blak and Palestinian writers, and mutual support for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination.

Nov 15, 2023 | indigenousx.com.au | Karen Wyld |Luke Pearson |Jade Gould

Blak solidarity with Palestinian people is powerful, writes Karen Wyld. Karen reflects on friendships and solidarity between Blak and Palestinian writers, and mutual support for Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. Weeks ago, I wanted to write a piece about joy, friendship, and literature.