The past is all about us

The past is all about us

Today is Reconciliation Day. A Canberra public holiday celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture which promotes cultural exchange and understanding. To mark the day I wanted to share these wise words from Oodgeroo Noonuccal.

Let no-one say the past is dead, the past is all about us and within.
– Oodgeroo Noonuccal

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If you want to read more about Oodgeroo Noonuccal you might start with her Australian Dictionary of Biography entry here.

Acknowledgement: The image above is a photo by Daniel Anthony on Unsplash.

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