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By John Tomlinson, published 15/6/2010Sometimes people who have been visited by a Kadaitcha man get sick and die within a few days ...
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This perpetuates the myth that Traditional Indigenous culture is for the benefit of old men. I agree such a society would be barbaric. Well, hello there. From my perspective this is precisely the foundation of the society in which I live. And believe me it is barbaric, as the data about the increasing rates of violence against us and ours, irrespective of where we live, is testament.
Further, it demonstrates an appalling lack of knowledge of the pivotal part that women have in both traditional and urban Indigenous communities. This includes, but is not limited to a respected role in consensus decision making for the benefit of the whole community. Unhappily I am well used to a singular lack of valuing of the essential role women have in bearing, nurturing, developing and protecting children and the land, as is shown by what is omitted.
Such myth marketing encourages the continuance of unseemly outbursts by many against Indigenous peoples, as has been seen in one of our main cultural activities such as playing State of Origin.
It would seem apparent that Education and Awareness Raising is indeed required for all of us, not just elite footballers.