Invasion Day 2008
By: EngageMedia
Posted: Feb 12 08
Witnessed: 6568 times
Regions: Australia
Issues: Indigenous peoples, Minorities, Racial discrimination
Tags: Aboriginal, Activism, indigenous peoples, interview, Protest, wsf
A short video shot on Invasion Day (Australia Day) in Melbourne, Australia, January 26th 2008. The actions coincided with the World Social Forum global day of action.
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