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Invasion Day 2015, otherwise known as Australia Day.

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first peoples - 2 of 13

Invasion Day 2015, otherwise known as Australia Day. 

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first peoples - 3 of 13

Support received from this Maori fellow, as he proudly shows us his traditional dance in Birrarung Marr on Invasion Day 2015.

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Could this be an expression of disbelief?

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The always-captivating Tallegium Edwards warming up the crowd of people rallying against the forced closures of indigenous communities in Western Australia.

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An impassioned and emotional speech from this young lady at one of the rallies held at the start of 2015, against the forced closures in Western Australia.

Melbourne, Australia 

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first peoples - 7 of 13

I was captivated by this young girl's facial expression. 

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first peoples - 8 of 13

A young boy listens attentively to each of the speakers during one of the first rallies held in early 2015.

Melbourne, Australia

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first peoples - 9 of 13

Brotherly love. 

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first peoples - 10 of 13

Calling out to the great spirits?

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It's always a pleasure hearing Robert Thorpe speak. This was taken at the rally held late June 2015.

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The expression on her face represents the indigenous peoples' struggle, with respect to the closures of indigenous communities. 

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What a beautiful family, spending their afternoon stooped on Swan Street Bridge.