Dedication – I dedicate this podcast to the grandfather of Sam Waiburra Watson, my friend and comrade, Sam Watson.
Invasion Day 2024 in Magandjin (Brisbane)
Voices: Chelsea Watego, Amy McGuire, Lionel Fogarty, Andy Paine, Sam Waiburra Watson, Wayne ‘Coco’ Wharton, Mudjiree, and 4PR.
Song – Black Boy · Emily Wurramara (written by Bunna Lawrie from Coloured Stone.
Image – Justice for Palestine Magandjin.
A big thanks to 4ZZZ for much of the sound and one interview (by Andy Paine). Thanks to Bek Dowling for making the paper mache letters for “L a n d B a c k” in the aboriginal colours.
A big shout out to 4ZZZ, the volunteers and technical staff, for broadcasting this years invasion day in Brisbane. Thanks to all the speakers, the people interviewed and a special thanks to Andy Paine for the interview with Sam Watson and for the live cross to the studios at 4ZZZ. Thanks to Bek Dowling for her paper mache letters that spelt “Land Back”.
Invasion Day 2024
Summary
- Solidarity between Aboriginal and Palestinian people.0:00
- Chelsea Watego urges solidarity with Palestinian people, drawing parallels between Australian and Gaza genocides.
- Amy McGuire: “Land back” slogan originated from joint Aboriginal-Palestinian project in Brisbane.
- Indigenous sovereignty and resistance in Australia and Palestine.4:37
- Amy McGuire acknowledges Indigenous sovereignty, opposes forgetting colonial violence and connecting it to Palestine.
- Speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering indigenous resistance and solidarity, from Palestine to Turtle Island.
- Indigenous sovereignty and Palestine solidarity.8:53
- Lionel Fogarty shares their perspective on the country’s history and systems, emphasizing the importance of circular energy and sovereignty.
- The speaker highlights the role of spiritual elders and the need to respect their authority, while also acknowledging the challenges of navigating complex systems.
- Lionel Fogarty emphasizes the importance of standing with Palestine in the Brisbane black community.
- Indigenous rights and solidarity with Palestine.13:52
- Sam Watson, grandson of an Aboriginal activist, discusses the importance of unity and solidarity among young people in Australia.
- Racial oppression and land rights in Australia.16:42
- Sam Watson highlights how capitalism operates by oppressing and exploiting the majority, leading to division and blame among marginalized groups.
- Speaker 7 emphasizes the importance of land rights for Aboriginal people, stating that they want their land back to live free of poverty and prisons.
- Andy Paine questions the name change for the rally location, Magandjin, and Sam clarifies its correct name as Magandjin.
- Sam discusses the importance of learning and using Indigenous names for cities and landmarks, and how it’s a way to show respect and openness to learning more.
- The group plans to attend the cricket match at Gabba stadium and use the event to bring attention to their struggle, drawing on historical examples of international solidarity with oppressed groups.
- Indigenous land rights and cultural heritage in Brisbane.24:27
- Wayne ‘Coco’ Wharton discusses strategy for opposing international sporting events in Australia due to racism.
- Mudge sings a song of respect for the Brisbane blacks and their land, with a focus on the 1982 Commonwealth Games protests.
- Palestine solidarity and cultural exchange.27:42
- Mudge emphasizes the importance of sharing, caring, and reciprocity in their community.
- Emily Warramarra sings “Black Boy” at a protest, connecting with the theme of solidarity with Palestine.