Aunty Violet Sheridan, an elder of the Ngunnawal people, expressed her dismay at Lidia Thorpe's actions, stating they were not representative of her community, and emphasized the importance of respectful dialogue and healing.
Sheridan clearly articulated her feelings during the royal visit, saying, 'I welcomed the majesties to Ngunnawal land... and it's disrespectful to come there and go on like that.' This reflects her desire for unity and respect.
Acknowledging the historical pain caused by colonization, Aunty Violet asserted, 'We have a lot of unfinished business, but I don't want to be negative,' highlighting her hope for positive dialogue and future healing.
Wayne Coco Wharton, describing himself as an adversary, expressed his desire to confront the monarchy by stating, 'This is resistance,' underlining a serious call for awareness of historical injustices against First Nations peoples.
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