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“In short, connection to culture is so much more complex, rich and diverse than anyone who is non-Indigenous can understand. There's this unspoken feeling that comes with identifying as Aboriginal and being around mob that you'll never know if you aren't an Aboriginal person. Identity for us, is built on family lines, connection to country, stories, traditions and something that can't be measured according to levels of melanin.”

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Book:My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women
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My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women

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