Freedom to Belong: Olympic coach Katie Mitchell on her connection to Country
Have you ever felt connected to something beyond you? To your cultural heritage. Your family history. Your community.
Growing up, I was denied the knowledge of my heritage. Yet there was something inside me that felt deeply connected to Country and to my people and the culture.
I absolutely feel pride and deeply connected to my land, my people and I’m so proud to be an Aboriginal Australian.
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