- I'm Aboriginal,
and I think it's important to smash stereotypes.
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- I'm Aboriginal, but I'm not a threat to you.
- I'm Aboriginal, but I don't steal.
- I'm Aboriginal, but I'm educated.
- I'm Aboriginal, but I don't use drugs.
- But I don't live in a hut.
- But' I'm not an Abo.
- But I'm not ignorant of other cultures.
- But I do not drink.
- But I'm not dark skinned.
- And I'm not on any welfare benefits.
- But I'm not dumb.
- But I'm not scary.
- But I'm non-violent towards women.
- But I'm not an angry black woman.
- But I'm not a Boong.
- But I'm not in prison.
- But I'm not a criminal.
- But I'm not good at sport.
- I didn't receive free education.
- But, I'm not driving around in a free car.
- But, I don't get every thing for free.
- I work hard for it.
- I'm Aboriginal and I finished high school,
and I went on to a university.
- And, I'm currently at uni studying my second degree,
in science.
- And I have two university degrees.
- And, I'm a journalist.
- And, I have a degree in bachelor of nursing.
- And, I have succeeded in your society.
- And, I'm a neurology nurse.
- And, I have retained my culture.
- And I am a proud nerd of Buffy.
- And, I performed for Grace Jones.
- And, I respect all colors and races.
- And, I want justice for all peoples in this country.
- And, I love dogs, and pugs, and french bulldogs.
- And I am a very humane person.
- And my family accepts me, and my husband.
- And, I'm proud to be a strong Aboriginal woman,
'cause I come from a line of strong Aboriginal women,
who are not afraid to stand up.
- I'm Aboriginal, and I'm very proud we've survived
everything we've been subjected to.
- And I'm a proud Aboriginal woman.
- I'm proud to be a part of
one of the most beautiful cultures in the world.
- And I'm proud that we're the oldest living culture
on this planet.
- I'm Aboriginal, and I love my culture.
- My culture is alive everywhere I go.
- And, I wouldn't have it any other way.
- And I would not have it any other way.
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