Let's go - It's a conversation leading up to the 2013 referendum about indigenous Aussies

No one wants to talk as yet and fair enough. It won't be news to followers of this blog that in 2013 there is a referendum in which Aussies will be asked whether indigenous Aussies are to be recognised in the Aussie constitution.  My best guess is that it will be a resounding yes but conversations leading up to this event can ensure that all non-indigenous Aussies truly understand indigenous culture(s) such that any negativity towards indigenous Aussies has gone.  I am passionate that the yes vote be based on a positive brotherly and sisterly relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous Aussies. Come on you indigenous Aussies be bold in describing your culture as it is something to be proud of and to be acclaimed.  Educate non-indigenous Australia.  Mick Gooda, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner indicated recently that his people need to be heard in the decision making about their future.  He further indicated that the lead up to the 2013 referendum was a vital period to be used to develop a positive attitude in non-indigenous Aussies towards indigenous Aussies.


I have heard other key persons fighting for the indigenous cause also argue for a major attitudinal shift by non-indigenous Aussies if true reconciliation is to be achieved between indigenous and non-indigenous Aussies. So many (not all) non-indigenous Aussies have given little consideration  to the terrible impact on indigenous culture(s) of the 1788 landings and subsequent events,  Much healing is yet to be done.