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The article is a transcript of a keynote presentation given by Keith "Jim" Everett, a plangermairreenner man from north-east Tasmania, at the ASAL 2022 Conference. Everett shares his experiences and perspectives on Aboriginal philosophy and identity, discussing his upbringing, activism, and journey to understand Aboriginal philosophy. He challenges the notion of Australian citizenship for Aboriginal people and emphasizes the importance of sharing knowledge. Everett also discusses his career as a fisherman and steeplejack, highlighting the environmental impact of large-scale fishing and his decision to leave the industry. He explores his involvement in Aboriginal activism and the use of poetry to express his views on identity and the relationship between Aboriginal people and the land. Everett collaborates with Jonathan Kimberley, a white artist from the UK, to create artwork that challenges Western thinking and embraces the interconnectedness of all living beings. He criticizes capitalism for its negative impact on the environment and calls for a sustainable way of living with the land. The article concludes with a poem emphasizing the need to respect and protect the natural world. [Extracted from the article] |
