Indigenous voices are re-emerging. We are representing ourselves once again

Dr Lynore Geia

I look forward to a time when Indigenous people are seen as real contributors, when our voices are fully recognised as valuable in enriching Australia, writes @IndigenousX host Lynore Geia on #IHMayDay17

Just about everywhere I turn in Canberra I am reminded of how this city is a place of representations. From the mountains to the lake, from the numerous government buildings to the resistance camp at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, these are all representations of power and agency.

Over the last few days I have walked on Ngunnawal country participating in the annual Indigenous Health May Day 2017 conference. As with the previous three years, this year’s conference has selected a theme that is significant to the Indigenous community to frame the day: Representation: Politics, Policy & Education.

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