Kirstie Parker
Kirstie Parker is a Yuwaalaraay woman and co-chair of Reconciliation Australia. She is a prominent advocate for Indigenous rights and cultural recognition in Australia. Recently, she has spoken out against the misunderstanding surrounding 'Welcome to Country' ceremonies, emphasizing their significance as a cultural practice that connects Indigenous people to their ancestral lands rather than a political issue. Parker highlights the importance of the gestures as matters of the heart and cultural respect.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Kirstie Parker says much of the furore was underpinned by a fundamental misunderstanding of the intention behind the custom.
7