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Impassioned Plea to the Governments and people of Australia

By • Dec 4, 2012

Githabul Elder Uncle Kevin speaks from the heart to people gathered at a rally to protest against the desecration of a known and acknowledged sacred men’s site at Cedar Point NSW Australia. The Government and local council are allowing it to be turned into a quarry against the wishes of the traditional land owners and many of the locals.

  • John Ahni SchertowJohn Ahniwanika Schertow is an indigenous rights activist of Mohawk (Kanienkehaka) and mixed-European descent. For the past 8 years, he has served as the e... read full bio

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