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Much like Columbus Day in the United States, ‘Australia Day’ marks the start of colonial oppression. It’s a holiday celebrating the establishment of the first British colony in 1788. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders call this day ‘Invasion Day’ because, for them, the narrative is filled with conflict, massacre, forced assimilation and land theft. We’ll discuss the history and lasting legacy of colonization in Australia and rethinking the prevailing message of Australia Day.
Guests:
Dr. Elspeth Martini – assistant professor of history at Montclair State University
Boe Spearim (Gamilaraay and Kooma) – host and creator of the “Frontier War Stories” podcast
Break 1 music: Intertribal (song) Thunder Hill (artist) Relentless (album)
Break 2 music: Tapwe Oma (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)
Extra:
Listen to the full interview between Andi Murphy, Native America Calling producer, and Dixon Patten (Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Dhudhuroa), owner and creator of Bayila Creative, here:
Changing The Narrative
NV1 Podcast Special
“Changing the Narrative About First Nations” details the efforts of the First Nations community to re-frame the narrative of “Australia Day” and build out a messaging fellowship to fight for First Nation sovereignty and land rights.
Listen to this special NV1 podcast series
