Political issues aside, Survival Day is an opportunity to celebrate Indigenous excellency and, according to Tiddas 4 Tiddas co-founder Marlee Silva, “talk about the resilience of our people, demonstrated in how Indigenous Australians have survived all we have since this first point of invasion.” One way of being an ally this Survival Day is to support Indigenous business. In fact, there is a whole Instagram account, Blak Business, dedicated to sharing the works of mob all over Australia. Olivia Williams, a proud Wiradjuri woman, runs the account and provides followers with accessible explainers on various topics around Indigenous Australia. Indigenous pride pieces include ‘Sovereignty Never Ceded’ and ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ earrings. Started by proud Bundjalung, Yuin man Steven Brown, who mentors Indigenous youth, the company was created in 2016 after encouragement from Steven’s community.

Source: Huffington Post January 24, 2020 06:05 UTC