QuickWrite of the Day #54: Walking With
"Writing can be used as a vehicle to express ourselves as we negotiate the journey through our lives” (Gallagher, 2011: p. 24)
Today’s QuickWrite:
Reflecting upon Reconciliation week which was celebrated last week, today’s QuickWrite is centred around some powerful words from the Uluru Statement from the Heart, which was put together by indigenous delegates from all over Australia in 2017. This statement calls for several changes, including a First Nations voice to parliament be recognised in the Australian Constitution so indigenous Australians can have a say in the laws and policies that impact their lives. The Uluru statement is addressed to the Australian public, and its last line reads:
“We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future”
Reflecting on this line, what does it mean to “walk with” a person? What actions might a person take to “walk with” someone else? You might want to brainstorm first, then do a bit of research. Start with list, then write!
To research or learn more, see ABC BTN news reports and videos on indigenous recognition here and treaty here. You can also find comprehensive information about the Uluru Statement on the ‘From the Heart’ website here. To hear an ABC Radio National interview about it, click here.
Want more QuickWrite topics? Check out the slide deck here, or see it in presentation mode on our Resources page.
Happy writing!
