I was invited to speak at the opening of the Walk for Truth on Parliament steps tomorrow morning.
After careful consideration, I’ve made the decision not to speak, For reasons out of my control the space does not feel culturally safe at this time.
This isn’t about the event or the broader truth-telling journey.
It’s about being honest about where things are at.
Below is my truth, and the truth of the Boonwurrung. This is the speech I would’ve delivered.
If anyone would like to speak further about this, I’m open to conversation.
Boonwurrung Country & Family:
Boonwurrung land extends from the Werribee River through Melbourne City, along the coast of Port Phillip Bay and Western Port, all the way to Wilsons Promontory.
Apical ancestor Louisa Briggs was a Boonwurrung Matriarch who carried strength through one of the most violent periods of disruption on Country. She raised ten children, nine born to her and one embraced through adoption, each held within her care and responsibility. Through her biological children, her lineage continues today across large and interconnected Boonwurrung families, while the love and influence she extended through adoption remains part of her broader story of kinship.
Her descendants are not only numerous; they are deeply woven into the cultural, artistic, educational and political fabric of Victoria and Australia.
Final call - Louisa Briggs descendants. 🖤💛❤️
Our historic Native Title meeting is happening March 28–29.
If you haven’t registered yet, please head to blsc.org.au and complete your registration.
Travel and accommodation support is available, but this must be organised by the end of this week.
Please share this with all your family and extended relatives across social media and messaging so it reaches everyone in our family lines.
We look forward to seeing all the mob come together again for this important moment for our Ancestors and future generations. ❤️
Steven Ulula Parker Boonwurrung Yorta Yorta Erub descendant . Lives on Millowl (Phillip Island ) Boonwurrung Country. Steve work has a Traditional contemporary twist and can work with a wide rage of mediums incorporating his work designs to anything possible. SP work has a connection to the country he lives on Boonwurrung Birranag-ga and surrounding Kulin country. A passion for the Victorian Coast line you can also see the water ocean themes as to also his Torrest Strait island connection. I like using ochres off my my country and incorporating that within a lot of my painted pieces. I also have a passion for my culture and sharing the stories
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