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I posted a few months ago that I've joined the committee for Change It Ourselves - an alliance of business owners who believe in changing the date that Australia celebrates our national day on. We've just launched a LinkedIn page for #ChangeItOurselves - if you're interested in learning more about how your business or workplace can get involved, please give us a follow. #AustralianBusiness #BusinessOwner
Change It Ourselves has information and resources (including posters) to help create a conversation about Australia and its day. The date is a symbol of how we value and acknowledge our shared history. #changethedate 🖤💛❤️ #indigenousbusiness #firstnations #australianbusiness #businessowner
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To countless Indigenous people, Australia Day represents ‘Survival’, ‘Invasion’ and most regrettably, a ‘Day of Mourning’, yet every year Australia faces the same existential crisis over the hailing of its founding day. With such high levels of controversy; how should Australia salute this contentious day, if at all. For many of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the annual Australia Day celebration that falls on the 26 January, is a day with little to celebrate. Instead, this day commemorates the loss of their sovereign rights over their land, people and culture. So why do we celebrate such a painful day? “Australia is the only country that relies on the arrival of Europeans on its shores as being so significant (that), it should herald the official national day,” explained Aboriginal activist Michael Mansell. Mansell expressed that for him, the date painfully marks the anniversary of European arrival and the violent action that took place thereafter; and is a distressing memory of “the coming of one race at the expense of another”. - This article was originally published in 2020 🔗 Read More - https://lnkd.in/g9yqX6XR #invasionday #australiaday #indigenoussolidarity #ethniccleansing #alwayswasalwayswillbe #solidarity
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Did you see this news update? The Haida Nation and the government of British Columbia have made a historic agreement recognizing Haida land ownership of the Haida Gwaii islands. For the first time in Canada, a colonial government has acknowledged Indigenous Title without a court case. This agreement means the Haida people have control over their land, ending years of conflict and starting a new path toward reconciliation. The "Rising Tide" Haida Title Lands Agreement, gives the Haida Nation official ownership of Haida Gwaii. Soon, it will become law, allowing the Haida to manage their homeland, including the ancient forests they've cared for over thousands of years. This marks a big change from the past and shows a new respect for Indigenous rights and sovereignty in Canada. The agreement is a milestone that aligns with the Tulo Centre's goal of empowering Indigenous communities through economic self-sufficiency and governance. Read the full article to learn more:https://lnkd.in/gQc_7pNK
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NHCP Deputy Executive Director for Programs and Projects Alvin Alcid: "I would also say that there’s heightened nationalism this year, in the last few years. "Nararamdaman ko yan hindi lang dito sa [June 12] event. In other commemorative events we organized, most of the time, the speeches are focusing more on nationalism. On the love of country. And protecting our sovereignty. And territory. "That’s probably the reason mas mahalaga sa atin ngayon ang Independence. Mas mahalaga sa atin ang bandila ng Pilipinas." Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gcQP6Qtf
Celebrating Independence: Alvin Alcid on Filipino Nationalism & Community | Good News Pilipinas TV
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#mauritius #travel #quotes #facts #famous 104/195 TOUR MY WORLD - MAURITIUS Although known to Arab and European sailors since at least the early 1500s, the island of Mauritius was uninhabited until 1638 when the Dutch established a settlement named in honor of Prince Maurits van NASSAU. Their presence led to the rapid disappearance of the flightless dodo bird that has since become one of the most well-known examples of extinction in modern times. The Dutch abandoned their financially distressed settlement in 1710, although a number of formerly enslaved people remained. In 1722, the French established what would become a highly profitable settlement focused on sugar cane plantations that were reliant on the labor of enslaved people brought to Mauritius from other parts of Africa. In the 1790s, the island had a brief period of autonomous rule when plantation owners rejected French control because of laws ending slavery that were temporarily in effect during the French Revolution. Britain captured the Island in 1810 as part of the Napoleonic Wars but kept most of the French administrative structure, which remains to this day in the form of the country’s legal codes and widespread use of the French Creole language. The abolition of slavery in 1835 - later than most other British colonies - led to increased reliance on contracted laborers from the Indian subcontinent to work on plantations. Today their descendants form the majority of the population. Mauritius remained a strategically important British naval base, and later an air station, playing a role during World War II for anti-submarine and convoy operations, as well as for the collection of signals intelligence. Mauritius gained independence from the UK in 1968 as a Parliamentary Republic and has remained a stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record. The country also attracted considerable foreign investment and now has one of Africa's highest per capita incomes. Mauritius’ often fractious coalition politics has been dominated by two prominent families each of which has had father-son pairs who have been prime minister over multiple, often nonconsecutive, terms. Seewoosagur RAMGOOLAM (1968-76) was Mauritius’ first prime minister and he was succeeded by Anerood JUGNAUTH (1982-95, 2000-03, 2014-17); his son Navin RAMGOOLAM (1995-2000, 2005-14); and Paul Raymond BERENGER (2003-05), the only non-Hindu prime minister of post-independence Mauritius. In 2017, Pravind JUGNAUTH became prime minister after his father stepped down short of completing his term, and he was elected in his own right in 2019. Mauritius claims the French island of Tromelin and the British Chagos Archipelago (British Indian Ocean Territory). Since 2017, Mauritius has secured favorable UN General Assembly resolutions and an International Court of Justice advisory opinion relating to its sovereignty dispute with the UK. Findings of Amer
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To professionals of non-legal backgrounds like myself, the PROLAW MJ provides a core understanding of the law and rule of law, and how rule of law … can be applied to enhance sustainable development in a given country.
Marine Harutyunyan chose to pursue the #PROLAW #MJ and is now working for a global intergovernmental organization in her native Armenia. Learn more about her journey and her accomplishments since graduation: https://lnkd.in/gQmaEE7C
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With the rising sense of betrayal we see in the Maori community as the three-headed coalition animal rolls out a range of policies directly affecting our Maori-Pakeha cultural engagement, this needs calling out. I listened to NZ First’s deputy Shane Jones in his RNZ interview from yesterday Waitangi Day. He peppers his answers with words that on social media would be tags, giving a surface layer of credibility but underneath there is no substance. From the whole interview the only concrete justification I heard for a Treaty principles review was sidelong reference to there now being many more ethnic groups In New Zealand. Well, how much sense is there on taking an 1840 Treaty between two peoples - colonists and indigenous - and using that to update for today’s immigration situation? The new ethnicities arriving are not indigenous. The Treaty is an agreement about property, resources, and citizenship between the colonising Crown and the indigenous inhabitants. To suggest now that this founding document should be reviewed so Maori original inhabitants Treaty rights are mixed into a blancmange of recently arrived ethnic minority smells of disrespect. It also suggests other ulterior motives not being revealed. To those ready to comment that Treaty review is a good democratic step , let me be very clear. I have no argument at all with the idea of reviewing how Treaty principles are enacted - that should be BAU. But that is very different from saying the Treaty founding principles need revision. Given the several related policy moves by the coalition - winding back on Maori language, dismantling the Maori health authority, noises about Te Reo in education, talk of canceling Maori wards - it’s to be fully expected the response from the Maori community will be resistance. That is building to show a strongly united backlash. The feedback from Waitangi Day already shows the coalition as being defensive, on the back foot with a building sense of what’s-the-point? An opportunity for needed bridge-building wasted. It’s also about unneeded costs. The coalition made repeated campaign promises to haul back government spending. Have no doubt, any attempt to revise the Treaty will involve legal challenges to government. Changes that get passed will require numerous governments departments to update processes, business plans, operating procedures, published rules, guidelines, documents, staff training, etc. As a Pakeha New Zealander there may be many reasons to be critical of our cultural integration but when engaging overseas I am rightfully proud of how we have shown leadership in honouring the Treaty, the moves made to redress many historic injustices. We should be very careful about the real motives behind the calls from Act to wind back. Here a link to the Shane Jones RNZ interview referred to above. I invite any reader wanting to debate- listen to the podcast and see if you hear any real content. https://lnkd.in/gvexJcsR #treaty #maori
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We would like to acknowledge and pay respects to the Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation. We would like to recognise their continuous connection to country and recognise their role in the great Australian story. Whilst January 26 has multiple meanings, it is important that these views are respected and that we continue to acknowledge the ongoing history, traditions, and cultures of our multicultural and contemporary nation. Today is a day to respect our cultural diversity, reflect on the contribution that every Australian makes to our contemporary nation, and celebrate the Australian spirit. #January26 #AustraliaDay #TraditionalCustodians #Australia
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Today during International conference from the European network for binational,bicultural couples and families International conference: “Strengthening democracy, strenghtening families” to discuss Coface families “Act now” and challenges transnational families are facing.
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Did you know this country has Australian values? High time cowardly politicians and instututional leaders started to walk the talk. Businesses and communities rely on stability and predictability to thrive. Investors, whether local entrepreneurs or external stakeholders, are acutely sensitive to the prevailing socio-political climate. In any thriving society, the assurance of safety and security is paramount. However, when threats of violence and intimidation pervade the social fabric, the repercussions extend far beyond mere fear. Such incidents not only jeopardize individual safety but also cast a long shadow over the economic landscape, our societal fabric and social cohesion. These recent events and their implications can no longer be ignored. A Merri-bek councilor received multiple death threats to influence his vote, a restaurant in Toorak facing the grim prospect of firebombing, caved to the demands, and a business subjected to racist and antisemitic attacks and death threats, closed with it's owners going into hiding. Businesses and institutions are now targeted daily by aggresive professional activists. This is Melbourne today. Don't like someone's religion or politics? Bring on the one star Google review brigade, reputational damage and online character assasinations with impunity. Want to free Palestine? Destroy every tenet of DEI and multicuturalism and join a racist zone on campus or Saturday afternoons in the CBD. Consumer confidence is at an all time low, the economy is stuffed and now we have a climate rife with threats and intimidation breeding further trepidation with consumers and investors tightening their purse strings and looking elsewhere for opportunity. So here's the list of Australian values. Do better. - respect for the freedom and dignity of the individual - freedom of religion (including the freedom not to follow a particular religion), freedom of speech, and freedom of association - commitment to the rule of law, which means that all people are subject to the law and should obey it - parliamentary democracy whereby our laws are determined by parliaments elected by the people, those laws being paramount and overriding any other inconsistent religious or secular “laws" - equality of opportunity for all people, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, or national or ethnic origin a 'fair go' for all that embraces: - mutual respect - tolerance -compassion for those in need - equality of opportunity for all - recognising the English language as the national language, and as an important unifying element of Australian society. Adir Shiffman Paul Sakkal Patrick Durkin Paul Guerra Colleen Harkin Suzan Delibasic Sherryn Groch Natasha Bita Peta Credlin AO Ryan Batchelor MP
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