Indigenous Australians represent 250+ nations (comprised of clans or tribes or mobs equalling 500+) speaking 250+ languages (comprised of 800+ dialects). Plus Australian citizens represent more than 190 countries and identified with more than 270 ancestries, of the currently 195 countries in the world today. We’re a colourful humanity.*
The Message
I’m Riverbank Frank living here on the river
Here is the message I wish to deliver
We are one people here in Australia
Have to make it work or we’re the failure.
You and me, This culture thing
But we’re all the same under the skin
We can all share Australia’s glory
I’m Wiradjuri/Gamiliroi. What’s your story?
The best thing about Australia to me
Without a doubt is diversity
We’re all different but we are all one
This is our place in the sun.
I hope some day that we all will see
That we’re the answer you and me
Ain’t black or white it’s humanity
Let’s work together to end race insanity.
Written by Frank Doolan
(Rivererbank Frank)
Used with permission
*References:
www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/education/face-facts-cultural-diversity#:~:text=Australia%20is%20a%20vibrant%2C%20multicultural,with%20more%20than%20270%20ancestries
www.aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Australians#:~:text=The%20population%20was%20split%20into,and%20a%20few%20had%20several
www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/articles/World_s_Indigenous_Peoples_Day/Aboriginal_people
www.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-are-there-in-the-world/#:~:text=There%20are%20195%20countries%20in,and%20the%20State%20of%20Palestine.