Cheree TokaSydney, Australia
Oct 7, 2017
Solid turnout at the Aborginal Rugby Leauge Knockout last weekend. Myself, volunteers and Amnesty International worked tirelessly over 2 days collecting signatures and most importantly having a yarn about the campaign. A lot of supporters shook their heads with what appeared to be sadness, but signed the petition anyway, some smiled with an open heart and mind and thought it was a great idea, while others were frustrated and angry that it hasn't already happened and commented on the fact that there shouldn't be a need for a petition. A lot of these emotions I believe boiled down to the fact that why do we always have to fight so hard for something that is so right, yet when something is wrong it comes so easy? Why do we have to constantly fight against one another to put forth a request for a minor yet positive cultural change? I constantly ask myself these questions over and over and sometimes I also get sad, angry or frustrated, but then I look back at all the volunteers that are helping, all the supporters we have behind us, signatures we've got thus far and all the media work I've been offered to do, I am truly grateful we have got this far. I continue to look for that other person inside of me, the one that pushes and motivates and continues to be positive and encourages me. I know I am not alone, I have thousands and thousands of supporters that know this campaign has the potential to face all its demons. Thanks to all who helped out, supported and signed the petition. Thanks to the parents who included their children - our young matter and deserve the right to have a say on what they want to see in their county. When we go they are left living off the land, maintaining what we've built and continuing to live a sustainable life with the choices we've made. Some Sunday inspo: https://www.facebook.com/caseyadamsofficial/videos/278032179347139/ Thanks Cheree Toka
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