Fireside With Jack Thompson: Aboriginal Charter of Rights

Jack Thompson recites the poem written by black rights activist, poet, environmentalist, and educator, Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker)

Jack Thompson reading poetry (2022)Yothu Yindi Foundation

During Garma 2022, iconic Australian actor and festival ambassador, Jack Thompson, recited a series of poems by the fire at night.

Jack Thompson Reading: Aboriginal Charter of Rights (2022) by Butter Media Pty LtdYothu Yindi Foundation

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Listen as Jack reads the 'Aboriginal Charter of Rights', an Australian poem that is a clear statement expressing the rights of First Nations people in Australia.

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