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didn’t stand up for or sing the anthem at assembly. I asked did anyone says anything? He said one kid told him to stand up. “I said, I’m Aboriginal and that’s a song for whitefullas and I’m not singing it or standing up”. :-)
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@yodaberg
That’s not just great for him, the kid who asked will probably also reflect too - and hopefully over time develop a nuance different to his parents.
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@IndigenousX
I’m always amazed and impressed at how articulate and clear-eyed the next gen are ❤️
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@yodaberg
i encouraged my kid to remain seated. it’s a gross tradition. i’m glad now he’s in high school it’s not a thing.
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@yodaberg
Well done. One of the Redfern Now episodes deals with issue but with backlash from school.
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