Teela Reid - Facing Our Truth
In episode 87 of this podcast series I spoke with the proud Wiradjuri & Wailwan woman Teela Reid who referred to 2020 being the year of reckoning for Australia and it’s connection to our First Nation people.
And a reckoning we are facing.
WIth the Black Lives Matter movement here in Australia picking up voice I was of course eager to sit down with Teela again, to continue to unpack, to sit in the discomfort, and learn. For her and for so many here in Australia, for generations this isn’t a new movement, this is an intergenerational battle, a daily fight.
In this conversation we face the reality that health statistics for indigenous people in this country are worse than for the white community, and we dismiss this truth. We talk about what is tokenistic vs real action in acknowledging Aboriginal culture.
Teela is generous in the face of my ignorance, and focused on the changes she has committed to seeing happen here in this country.
I want to say a huge thank you for the ongoing generosity and fight Teela brings. She calls us all to write to our local members, show up where we are, and use the platforms that we have.
Ask yourself where is your reckoning as you tune into this conversation with Teela Reid.
Connect with Teela at:
Instagram: @heart2heart_journey
Instagram: @blackfulla_bookclub
Twitter: @teelareid
