Invasion Day / Survival DayAustralia Day

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BJ Cruse talks about Invasion Day/Australia Day being on January 26. He shares some history, his experiences and thoughts about why he doen’t celebrate. He discusses how he spends the day. He discusses why he thinks non-Indigenous Australians are more likely to be supportive and celebrate Australia Day regardless of the significance of this date for Aboriginal peoples.

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Custodian Name Uncle BJ Cruse
Location Filmed in Tilba Tilba, NSW
Year 2025
Length 0:03:09
Copyright 2025
Category Truth & History
Topic Invasion Day / Survival Day

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