The failed Voice to Parliament referendum dashed the hopes of many mapping out a path to reconciliation. If we look to the example set by North American Indians, there might be another way forward.
It was always going to be a big ask for Australians to vote in favour of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.In the wash-up, many are asking what the path to reconciliation is now. North American Indians provide an example of how representation can occur, without having to amend the constitution.
Read more: Native Americans have experienced a dramatic decline in life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic – but the drop has been in the making for generations Changing the trajectory Remarkably, by the late 1960s, through the National Congress of American Indians’ efforts, American Indians had not only survived, but the Termination Period had given way to tribal self-determination.School enrolments expanded, services increased, and education and health programs brought the highest quality of life many communities had known.
We were able to build on the momentum created by the National Congress of American Indians and take control of our future. Because it’s so trusted, it secures funding from tribes, corporations, and government agencies. With yearly financial surpluses, it has set aside millions of dollars in assets to safeguard its future.
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