In this episode of Protect The World, I speak with Blake Cansdale – National Director of ANTAR.
Founded in the late 90s, ANTAR has grown to become one of Australia's largest and most influential Indigenous advocacy groups, working across a broad range of issues – from native title and land rights, to truth-telling and treaty.
During this conversation, Blake and I discuss the organisation's history, the state of First Nations justice one year on from the Voice referendum, as well as recent changes to the age of criminal responsibility. Blake also reflects on where he draws strength from in these trying times, and shares his vision for a fair and equitable Australia.
ANTAR works tirelessly to create a better world, not just for Indigenous Australians, but for all of us, and I hope this conversation inspires you to get involved with their efforts.
As always, half the funds that came into the Patreon this month were donated directly to ANTAR. This money will go towards facilitating their work with grassroots community organisations, as well as supporting their national campaigns for Voice, Treaty and Truth.
You can donate to ANTAR by visiting antar.org.au/donate, and if you'd like to help me give more money to more amazing NGOs in the future, please consider signing up to the Patreon for as little as $5 a month at patreon.com/brodiehopkinsmedia
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A huge thank you to everyone who supports this podcast, and to Blake Cansdale for joining me on this episode. If you enjoyed it, please be sure to leave a review and share it with your friends and family. Thanks for listening!
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Additional links:
Uluru Statement from the Heart
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS)
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC)