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On January 22nd 2009 I landed in Australia. This country was going to be my home for the next few years. A few days passed and we were invited to our first Australia day BBQ. A day spent on the beach, fireworks and bbq's. This was until I learnt more about the dark history of the day. What it meant to Aboriginal people - the owners of the land. As we approach Invasion Day, it's paramount to recognise the profound impact this day has on the Aboriginal community. For many, it represents more than a historical event; it's a stark reminder of the colonisation that led to dispossession, cultural erasure, and intergenerational trauma. 🤔 What Invasion Day means for the Aboriginal community: ✨ Historical Significance: Commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788, Invasion Day is a day of mourning for many Aboriginal Australians, signifying the beginning of a challenging period in their history. 💔 Interconnected Grief: The day acknowledges the loss of land, culture, and lives, highlighting the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities in Australia. 🌐 Cultural Resilience: Despite these challenges, Invasion Day is also a testament to the strength and resilience of the Aboriginal people, who continue to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage. As we approach Invasion Day, it's crucial to pause and acknowledge the deep significance it holds for our Aboriginal communities. This day symbolises a complex chapter in Australia's history, marked by challenges that continue to shape the experiences of Indigenous Australians. One important step I took to educate myself: 👂 Listen actively. Take the time to actively listen to the stories and experiences of Aboriginal individuals. Learn from their perspectives and continue to educate yourself. This is how we can take a step towards creating a more informed, empathetic, and inclusive society 🖤💛❤️ Source: The West Australian

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! · The United States illegally annexed Hawaii, once a separate andsovereign nation, in 1886. · After annexation, Hawaiian cultural practices declined in observance due to Western rule and influence over their land. · Native Hawaiians lost their homes, health, resources, and people as capitalism, expensive healthcare, new laws, and foreign disease overwhelmed their land and culture. · Today, Native Hawaiians have become a minority population in Hawaii, are in the worst state of health out of all the residents of Hawaii, and still lack affordable housing. · Though Hawaiian culture has begun to slowly recover, the federal and state government must take further action to facilitate and improve living conditions for Native Hawaiians if their cultures should ever regain the mass observance and recognition it once possessed.

January 26 evokes different meanings for different people. For many Indigenous people, it isn’t a day for celebration. Instead, January 26 represents a day on which their way of life was invaded and changed forever. For others, it is Survival Day – a celebration of the survival of people and culture, and the continuous contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to Australia. In recognition of our deep connection to our Indigenous culture and history, Minjiny staff will continue to work on this date. To us, this is not a date that can serve as a unifying national day of celebration. In the lead up to January 26, we urge you to reflect on Australia’s history and consider how we can all create a more inclusive country. A country where Indigenous history and cultures are honoured as part of a just and reconciled nation. Find out more here: https://antar.org.au/

As 26 January 2024 approaches, CIRCA would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians and Traditional Owners of all lands across this place now referred to as Australia. We acknowledge the initial invasion and occupation of these lands by people who weren’t invited, never got permission, and never had any right to claim these lands for The Crown. It’s a sad reality, and one that all of us need to grapple with. It’s our responsibility as non-Indigenous peoples in Australia to do better than those who came before us and right past wrongs. We also acknowledge the incredible resilience and resistance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over these last 236 years since 26 January 1788. Despite the genocidal atrocities meted out on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples over this period, they continue to be the oldest continuous human civilisation on this planet. That deserves nothing but the utmost respect from all of us. We, at CIRCA, have nothing but incredible respect for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember them. - - - - #anzacday #lestweforget #anzac #australia #anzacday2024 #wewillrememberthem #Rafeena #ayurvedicpractitioner #rafeenaayurvedicpractitioner #practitioner #Sydney #Parramatta

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🎆 Wishing everyone a day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration as we honor the birth of our great nation. Let's come together and appreciate the freedom and opportunities we enjoy. ❤️💙 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly #USA #Patriotic #CelebrateAmerica #Freedom #legalconversioncenter #callcenter #LegalHelp #CallCenterSupport #LawyerAssistance #LegalServices

Amazing. It'll get done. The way The Line will set new ways of living will then upset a lot of status quo ways of "planning" in Ireland, Europe + elsewhere. "If a zero emissions city can be built, why aren't we doing that?" will be a question kids & then communities ask. "If it can be done in 5 years, why does Planning & Government/bureacracy stop growth to next decade in (Ireland/Europe), set against rising emissions & falling rapidly young home ownership?" "Why didn't you build new cities and towns, with 1.5m young, or, three whole regions of people already waiting in Ireland with €300bn cash in bank accounts, for renewable energy, homes, schools & crèches ? Why are government, departments + Councils/Municipalities always waiting & putting off what can be done today?" Really is going to challenge a lot of norms. No country is perfect. But now there's a race on for young to live more sustainability.

It reminds me to the artificial islands in Dubai, but with bigger budget: 500B ...wait...newest estimation: 1T USD. Why Linear Cities Don't Work (5 Reasons): https://lnkd.in/e347bEpC

The Line in NEOM stands out as a beacon of futuristic urban planning. February 2024 marks another milestone in its journey towards creating a zero-carbon city that promises to redefine how humanity lives, works, and interacts. Key Highlights: Sustainable Infrastructure: The project's groundbreaking approach integrates sustainable technologies to ensure a zero-carbon footprint, showcasing a commitment to an eco-friendly future. Community and Wellbeing: With a design that prioritises human well-being, The Line exemplifies a harmony between nature and urbanity, offering a glimpse into a future where living spaces contribute to human health and happiness. Innovative Transportation: Pioneering transportation solutions aim to revolutionise mobility, ensuring that efficiency and minimal environmental impact go hand in hand, dramatically reducing travel times within the city. The Line's progress in February 2024 reinforces NEOM's vision of not just constructing a city but pioneering a new paradigm for urban living. This project is a testament to human ingenuity and innovation but also a commitment to a sustainable future for all. #NEOM #TheLine #FutureCities #Innovation #Sustainability

For a lot of Australians, Australia Day is a day of celebration, a day off work, Triple J's hottest 100 or simply beach and BBQs, and many don't even realise that the day marks the arrival of the first fleet of colonial settlers to Sydney's shores - not Captain Cook's "discovery". Australia day has only been acknowledged nationally since 1995, and is becoming more and more controversial as it also brings into focus the impact of colonialisation on Australia's First Nations people. FISH acknowledges that for First Nations people, today may be known as Invasion Day, Day of Mourning, Survival Day, or Aboriginal Sovereignty Day. We stand together with you, recognising the continuing challenges and disadvantage faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in this country, the need for Australian's to listen, to seek to understand and to respect the different perspectives of First Nations people. Not only on this day but especially on Australia Day when the tragic and devastating aspects of Australia's history since the first settlers arrived is brought into focus. #alwayswasalwayswillbe #firstnations #aboriginalaustralia #truthtelling #australiaday #indigenousperspectives #firstnationsaustralia #togetherwecanmakeadifference #firstnationshistory