Disruption is not a dirty word | Amy Thunig | TEDxMacquarieUniversity

On the land now commonly referred to as 'Australia' the structures and systems collectively known as media, education, politics, health, agriculture and policing continue to be reflective of white supremacist ideologies which were intentionally and overtly core to their foundations. An uncomfortable, and perhaps contentious statement to hear, but how might recognizing this truth impact how we as a society understand our past and present, and envisage our collective future? Amy Thunig is a Gamilaroi woman who resides on the unceded lands of the Awabakal people, with her husband and their three young children. A qualified school teacher, Amy’s passion for teaching and desire to see structural change led her to move from the classroom to the become an academic engaged in research and teaching within higher education. An Associate Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies at Macquarie University, Lecturing and researching in the area of Indigenous knowledges and formal education systems Amy is also a PhD candidate, currently writing her thesis ‘Indigenous academic women: why academia?’ Amy believes in disrupting colonial systems, and disseminating research widely and in accessible language. A freelance writer, media pundit, and Twitter addict, Amy has recently announced that she will be launching her podcast ‘Blacademia’ in late 2019. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@jasmuzz]

Truly, an amazing word

[@magspies]

great talk

[@doriandoti8536]

Powerful.

[@lea26c]

Powerful Sis. Keep Going!

[@Archi2g]

'the introduction of farming and crops which had and have no place in this climate' lolwut

[@loralirose1343]

Omg this is my best friends step mom

[@pararto]

Welcome to the new emergent Australia grounded in its oldest roots. It will only get better.

[@danylooo]

Sister preach. It's time humanity stops operating on outdated standards. Trust your creativity to think of better alternatives. Change is scary but inevitable. If society does not evolve - your grand-kids will be living underground. Instead of getting anxious about change - get excited, yet cautious.

[@vaclavavlazna9789]

RESPECT

[@ddc9188]

What year is this?These words are old.

[@kateruby7652]

Didn't really say much except state the obvious.

[@STR8VEDGEXVX]

If it’s so obvious, why doesn’t anyone seem to f***ing get it?

[@joneprober]

Agreed. Loves the sound of her own voice. Whinging whining

[@katyasobotnik3310]

Another victim. What are you doing to help the mob in Alice sis? Babies being tortured by you monsters!!