The meaning of our land: Allan Madden

“You have to know where you come from to know where you’re going.” Uncle Allan Madden explains the importance of educating non-Aboriginal (and young Aboriginal people) on the significance of Aboriginal cultural sites, how they are worth understanding and protecting. Currently these sites are protected under the NSW National Parks Act (with flora and fauna) but are not owned by Aboriginal people.

Keywords: Keywords: Identity; racism; education; values; heritage; law

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