Marlee Silva > Quotes

“In short, connection to culture is so much more complex, rich and diverse than anyone who is non-Indigenous can understand. There's this unspoken feeling that comes with identifying as Aboriginal and being around mob that you'll never know if you aren't an Aboriginal person. Identity for us, is built on family lines, connection to country, stories, traditions and something that can't be measured according to levels of melanin.”
― Marlee Silva, My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women

“I know how important it is to be proud of your identity.”
― Marlee Silva, My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women

“You have the power these women exemplify coursing through your veins.”
― Marlee Silva, My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women

“Learn who you are, what your strength and purpose is, and you will see you are invincible.”
― Marlee Silva, My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women

“Try not to give up.”
― Marlee Silva, My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women

“A non-tokenistic way to value the knowledge of a friend or Aboriginal person you work with is to view the education you wish to receive as a process that takes time and needs to take place on their terms.”
― Marlee Silva, My Tidda, My Sister: Stories of Strength and Resilience from Australia's First Women