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With the PM Albanese declaring that Sept 22 will be public holiday for the ‘National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen' Clothing The Gaps has made a decision, with consultation with staff, to remain open out of respect for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community.
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We know that January 26 is not a date to celebrate. It is a day of survival for First Nations people, and for many, a placeholder that highlights the ongoing colonial violence that continues to manifest throughout this country. The...
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January 26– 3 Bla(c)k Opinions On January 26, 1938, a large group of Aboriginal people donned in black clothing to represent mourning–gathered, marched and made protest against the mistreatment of Aboriginal people and communities, and the 150th celebration of the...
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The question needs to be asked. Are these patriots or public holiday enjoyers alike fully aware of what they are celebrating? Or are they using the day as an excuse to have a blowout or picnic in the park, ignorant to the ongoing impacts of colonial violence?