In the lead up to Invasion Day (January 26), First Nations Futures is calling on all people that have benefited from the ongoing colonisation of First Nations lands to give #WEALTHBACK.
REDISTRIBUTE WEALTH NOWWhat is ‘#WEALTHBACK’?
#WEALTHBACK means to reckon with past and present wrongs, and participate in the returning of wealth that has been taken. It acknowledges the economic benefit that people living in so-called “Australia” have gained from colonisation.
Why ‘#WEALTHBACK’?
Land theft, slavery, and the ongoing refusal to address this by governments and individuals has created immense wealth inequality in so-called “Australia” - to the continual benefit of settlers and the detriment of First Nations people.
It is time for all people to move beyond empty gestures and address the truth that this country is formed from the theft of First Nations lands and wages.
Through widespread, active and recurring wealth redistribution, our campaign offers a tangible and meaningful way for all people to participate in collective movement towards justice.
#WEALTHBACK is to:
- Reckon with the history of stolen wealth and how it informs present wealth;
- Return wealth that has been taken from First Nations communities;
- Repair past wrongs and pave way for a collective future grounded in justice.
Where is your redistribution of wealth going?
All funds that are redistributed through our funding platform go directly to our First Nations community-driven partners where they will have the autonomy and self-determination in how that money is best spent within their programs and activities. This supports the continuous and sustaining work that our partners are doing for community and Country - on their terms, on their lands. To know more about each of our partners' work, click here.
All funds redistributed over $2 are tax-deductible.
What are the campaign objectives?
- To raise $400,000 to support our First Nations partners in continuing their integral work for community and Country.
- To see 250 new people sign up to our funding platform on a recurring basis and redistribute $5 (or more) per week.
- To partner with 2 more First Nations initiatives when we reach our funding target. that align to our impact model.
How can you get involved?
Sign up to our funding platform on a recurring basis and redistribute $5 (or more) per week.
Participate in #WEALTHBACK through redistributing wealth to our First Nations community-led partners via our funding platform.
Make a once-off contribution.
If you are only able to make a once-off contribution, we have the option via our funding platform.
Running an event or business? Redistribute a percentage of your profits.
If you are running an event or business, consider redistributing a percentage of your profits and/or ticket sales through our funding platform.
Share and/or print our #WEALTHBACK campaign content.
Spread awareness and support the campaign by sharing our content on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Print out our free posters and flyers to post up on the streets, notice boards, workplaces, etc. Download campaign assets here to build the movement and spread awareness.
