Understanding Australia Day - American Reacts

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[warragamba]

The tradition not to depict dead people or voice their (first) names is very old. Traditional law across Australia said that a dead person's name could not be said because you would recall and disturb their spirit.

[macman]

The vast majority of Australians, right or wrong, see it as a day of celebration.

[kerrydoutch]

Historically speaking yes countries have been invaded by others for hundreds of years if not more. The issue in Australia with our indigenous people (and possibly America) is that they are still suffering the consequences of British "settlement". They were not regarded as humans but were listed species of flora and fauna until the 1960s again when they were granted the right to vote. They were allowed to enlist for both world wars but on return were given none of the minimal resources handed to white returned soldiers. They just had to fend for themselves. No work money transport back to their families. There used to be around 400 tribes and now there are only about 200. Soldiers settlers and farmers massacred and poisoned local people who were on country they wanted or were granted for farming. Up until at least the 1970s their children were removed by the Australian government and churches claiming they'd be better off living in white society leavi g thousands of indigenous people growing up with no idea who or where their families were. The descendants of that stolen generation and also of those killed or displa ed are still living with the consequences. Cant really be glossed over by simply saying countries have been invaded by others for hundreds of years. If you are really interested theres other videos that will show the history and consequences British settlement of Australia.

[VCatCrusader]

I consider it a day of mourning. Our First Nations peoples were on an isolated island and not into conquest of lands, they are part of the land. And until they are treated as equal and persecution of their peoples stopped, then its no celebration by anyone other than bigots.

[lindamcguire]

I can totally understand how the natives feel about it though and I'm British, I just wish today the world could learn from its past and try and get along.

[violimo]

Britain has never acknowledged the genocide of indigenous Australians, it's something Australians have born responsibility

[bobhawke]

I know it’s what happens throughout all of history.
But in 2021 we are now advanced intellectually and multicultural and would not all like to celebrate a day that divides as our national day.
Australia isn’t British anymore and we have much more respect for our immigrant culture and our First Nations people who’s ancestors preceded settlement.
You can’t have a national day of celebration for some when that exact same day is a day of mourning for the oldest surviving civilisation on earth who are still here living with us.
Let’s unite under a new national day. Makes sense.

[reneesavin]

The "stolen generation" is still very fresh and significant to indigenous Australians. For many it was their parents or grandparents that were removed from family and land.
I would recommend reacting to the movie trailer of "Rabbit Proof Fence". One of the movies used in schools here in Australia to teach our history. The trailer alone would be eye opening for you.
For me, as a third generation Aussie of mixed European decent, Australia Day is a celebration the quality of life and freedoms shared. A country moving forward.
Hopefully future generations will continue to acknowledge and embrace indigenous knowledge and culture, so that the gap between indigenous and nonindigenous people can be bridged and our land can be better sustained.

[lauramartin]

As a (very white) Aussie I can understand not wanting to celebrate the day a whole people lost their land, way of life, languages and families. I know the Aboriginal communities have gone to the government to get rid of Australia Day 26th Jan, but don't know if they have a different date in mind to make a new Day for all Australians. I'm sure there are dates that are important in Indigenous history that would be more relevant to them. Otherwise make Australia Day the 26th May; the day the Stolen Generation and atrocities of the past were finally recognised.

[gaelsomerville]

Think how confusing it is for us when we go to USA and find you have a Norwich that you say Nor-wich rather than Norrich. My favourite beach as a kid was also in the same county as Norwich - Norfolk (pronounced Norfuk). It was Happisburgh which you may be suprised to know is pronounced Hazebrrr.

[maureenjones]

You have a sensible head on you Connor. x

[jf]

for the American Sydney Harbour is actually called Port Jackson.

[jdmay]

In due course we will become a republic and that date will be the new Australia Day and may at least be embraced by all citizens. We can’t change the past but 26 January becomes more divisive every year and something needs to be done.

[samosmapper]

Completely unrelated, but on the British place names video, you said you’d be interested in videos about linguistics, and I highly recommend watching more from the channel Nativlang for this. Small videos about interesting things in linguistics which usually aren’t too hard for someone with little knowledge on the subject to get

[danjam]

Definitely check out Australian Football, trust me your subs will increase exponentially.

[tinfoilhomer]

As someone who is a "halfbreed mongrel aussie" I think the appropriate thing to do on Australia day is thank the white settlement for their delicious inventions of sausage casing and home brew. If you want some interesting history research the Tasmanian Black War.

[carlofaccini]

Yeah mate definitely check out AFL (Australian football) the finals or playoffs as you guys call them start next wee, big games.

[tralee]

Australia was "settled" by the UK but the Danish "found" Australia. They just didn't map/claim it. Dec-Jan is middle of our summer. People have said we are a country of criminals. What about the soldiers and others that had to come out here?

[vernonstevens]

Weather you are right or wrong have you ever heard of the old but true saying " when in a hole stop digging " keep up the good work you're getting better 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇬🇧 ✌ ALL THE BEST FROM THE U.K

[fortymillioncoins]

They need to change the date so the day is inclusive of the Aboriginal population. It's a small thing to do and respectful.