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Australian Indigenous leaders call for week of reflection after Aborigines lose referendum vote

In the wake of a resounding “No” vote in a landmark referendum that sought to recognise First Peoples in the Australian constitution, Indigenous leaders are advocating for a week of silence and contemplation. The referendum, held on Saturday, aimed to amend the constitution to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the establishment of Read More…