What will happen to us as a proud people if our young reject their heritage and throw it in our faces? As a blue eyed Aboriginal man I am forever in the firing line for those people out there who try to stereotype us as all being the same. Personally I have held onto my identity through contact with my family and always trying to learn about my culture.
I worry for the future of the Aboriginal race when I see and hear of the disrespect shown by some of our children. Is it a phase within their lives or has the steady erosion of our spirit and the successful assimilation of our young driven a wedge between us and our families.
I know it is not happening in communities with a strong connection to land and family but it is happening in some metropolitan suburbs. Is this the beginning of the end? Once we lose our colour and our spirit,we lose our true selves and let go of the power which comes with being a part of the oldest living race on the planet.
The future can still be bright for the Aboriginal people. When I look around and see the many beautiful souls that are respectful and make you proud.
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