First Nation flags flying at the 2023 World Cup symbolize changing times, but true change lies in governments heeding indigenous voices fighting for self-determination.
This is a something that I would never have thought of (I could not have said definitely that there even was an Aboriginal flag, for instance), but obviously signifies a lot to the indigenous peoples of Aus/NZ. It's clearly a symbolic gesture and doesn't mean that there isn't plenty of work still to do, but I choose to regard it as hopeful, and I hope that indigenous peoples across the globe will receive both more rights and more understanding.
Thanks for the optimistic yet critical piece, Karim! I've been reading your articles for about a month now and I've really enjoyed everything that I've read so far. I discovered your work through your collaboration with the No Question About That podcast so thanks for getting the word out!
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This is a something that I would never have thought of (I could not have said definitely that there even was an Aboriginal flag, for instance), but obviously signifies a lot to the indigenous peoples of Aus/NZ. It's clearly a symbolic gesture and doesn't mean that there isn't plenty of work still to do, but I choose to regard it as hopeful, and I hope that indigenous peoples across the globe will receive both more rights and more understanding.
Well said!
Thanks for the optimistic yet critical piece, Karim! I've been reading your articles for about a month now and I've really enjoyed everything that I've read so far. I discovered your work through your collaboration with the No Question About That podcast so thanks for getting the word out!
That is very kind of you to say. Thank you for subscribing and reading my work. NQAT is an excellent podcast with a great listenership so I’m glad to have you as part of the community!
Australia doesn’t have a treaty with First Nations peoples??? 😳
Took me by surprise as well...
When FIFA announced this, I didn't even consider the implications so thanks for writing about this
It is certainly a step in the right direction but there is plenty of work yet to be done