# Prime Minister Paul Keating - Launch of International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples, 1993  ## About - Author: National Archives of Australia - Title: Prime Minister Paul Keating - Launch of International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples, 1993 - Published: 2012-04-20 - Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1S4F1euzTw - Share: https://notes.peterfmcnair.com/prime-minister-paul-keating-launch-of-international-year-of-the-worlds-indigenous-peoples-1993-by-national-archives-of-australia ## Document Note A profoundly moving speech by Prime Minister Paul Keating in Redfern Park, this speech put forward an optimistic future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self determination and reconciliation within the decade. ## Excerpts How much richer our national life and identity will be for the participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We're beginning to learn that the Indigenous people have known for many thousands of years how to live with our physical environment. Ever so gradually, we're learning to see Australia through Aboriginal eyes — beginning to recognise the wisdom contained in their epic story. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jy2hhkzcaj3b9myf2mdx2qhp)) - Note: What a powerful piece. ---