Walking the land — for our ancient right:
From 10th June, walking to
Sydney for September 2000
This historic walk is a journey for peace, freedom and healing the land and its peoples. We walk for the sovereign rights of Aboriginal peoples to our lands and our culture. The walk will begin from the shores of Lake Eyre, in northern South Australia, on the 10th of June, walking to the Sydney Olympic Games, arriving September 2000. We are walking in honour and respect for our ancient rights and law-ways, for freedom and our obligation as carers for our country. As we walk in the footsteps of the ancestors and the tracks of the animals and the flight paths of the birds, we will travel from the old lake, crossing the desert, sandhills, plains, ranges and crossing the mountains to the sea. We will celebrate and affirm our obligation as the carers for country. We will carry the peace fire to heal and warm the hearts of all peoples. All peoples are welcome to come and join the walk, to share this experience. Bring your message to the world, your spiritual symbols, music, songs, dances, poetry, swag, transport, food, medicines, and love for country. On the 10th of June we will travel from the shores of Lake Eyre, walking to Marree, Copley, Nepabunna, Beverley Uranium Mine, Lake Frome, Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Morree, Dubbo and onto Sydney. At each community we will be joined by the traditional carers for the country and all other peoples are welcome to join the walk at any point along the journey. This walk will be led by Arabunna Elder Kevin Buzzacott. Contact: Kevin Buzzacott PO Box 28 Marree South Australia 5733 Tel. 0417 838 906