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Bunja Smith talks about January 26, what the day means to him and his perspective on the date. He explains that while for non-Aboriginal people, the day may mark growth and nation building, for Aboriginal people it is a day of mourning and invasion. Bunja discusses the “change the date” debate and explains that his perspective is that changing the date would be a “dry win” unless there’s other action like meaningful sovereignty discussions.
| Custodian Name | Uncle Bunja Smith |
|---|---|
| Location | Filmed in Tomakin, NSW |
| Length | 0:04:26 |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Topic | Invasion Day / Survival Day |
| Category | Truth & History |
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