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“For Indigenous peoples , the impact of separating us from our heritage goes directly to the heart that pumps life through our peoples. To expect a people to be able to enjoy their culture without their cultural heritage and their sacred belongings is equivalent to amputating their legs and digging up the ground and asking them to run a marathon.”

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Mick Dodson is an esteemed Aboriginal academic from Australia, born on April 10, 1950. He has made significant contributions to the fields of Aboriginal rights, law, and social justice. more

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