For the seventh volume of International Chromies, we're turning to something close to our hearts.
The 26th of January is known in our home country as Australia Day, a national holiday where non-indigenous people celebrate the founding of the country and the arrival of The First Fleet.
For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those sympathetic to their cause this day is known as Invasion Day, and is held as a day of mourning commemorating the beginning of the colonisation of lands and cultures that had existed there for over 50,000 years.
It goes without saying we are ashamed of this "Holiday" and stand in solidarity with our Indigenous sisters & brothers.
All the money from this compilation will be split between The Healing Foundation & Reconciliation Australia.
Both organizations are partnering with communities around Australia to address the inequality and prejudice the First Nations people face, and the on-going trauma caused by abhorrent actions such as the forced removal of children from their families. They work with these communities to create a place of safety, providing an environment for Stolen Generation survivors and their families to speak for themselves, tell their own stories and be in charge of their own healing.
If you are in a position to donate directly or share any information about either organisation we thoroughly encourage that you do & we want to send a huge thank you to the artists for donating their work for this fundraiser along with everyone who has been supporting International Chromies since we started.
Change the date.
Change the flag.
Australian Shame.
Stolen Land.
Black Lives Matter.
The Healing Foundation >
bit.ly/3iOHnxe
Reconciliation Australia >
bit.ly/3iNTqe2
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aboriginal_Australians
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stolen_Generations
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Aboriginal_Flag
released January 26, 2021
Mastered by Brendan Zacharias at Cirrus Audio
Design by Brodie Kaman
www.instagram.com/brodie_kaman
Respect to the Originators
Artwork based on the Australian Aboriginal Flag by Harold Thomas, its use is intended respectfully.
Thanks to the artists for donating their work for this fundraiser.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians throughout Australia; recognise their continued connection to land, waters, and culture; and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.