Culture How misconceptions overshadow ‘Blak joy’ and how to be a better ally First Nations women on the unfair trauma depiction and how non-Indigenous Australians can better carry the weight of change. By jitendermittal Published 10 July, 2025 Culture How misconceptions overshadow ‘Blak joy’ and how to be a better ally First Nations women on the unfair trauma depiction and how non-Indigenous Australians can better carry the weight of change. By jitendermittal Published 10 July, 2025 Previous article Why we can’t lean in or girlboss our way out of inequity Next article Our Australian story: How symbolism can help us stride towards unity Indigenous Australians are often asked to define and dissect their identities through trauma, yet their existence is the same as everyone else’s – laughter, love and joy.This was one of the key messages shared during the 2023 Future Women International Women’s Day First Nations dinner and panel in Sydney. As well as sharing their thoughts on Blak joy, the panel were asked to share the advice they would give to non-Indigenous Ausrtalians about how to be “a good ally”.“I think it’s not just about showing up to events like this, it’s about what is that next step that you’re also taking the weight of it, the weight of the change?” Denning-Orman said. events internationalwomensday IWD Best of Future Women Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By Rosa Volz Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By jitendermittal Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By jitendermittal Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By jitendermittal Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By jitendermittal Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By jitendermittal Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By jitendermittal Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By jitendermittal Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
