Add your name to the Sea of Hands

Genuine reconciliation must be based on justice for Indigenous peoples; for the right to be themselves, to enjoy their cultures, languages, laws and traditions; to have their rights to land and cultural heritage respected and protected; and to enjoy the same opportunities as other Australians.

For this to occur there needs to be genuine dialogue between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to achieve agreement on the outcomes of reconciliation.

The Sea of Hands is ANTaR's primary public education initiative and Australia's largest public art installation.

You can add your signature to the Sea of Hands and add your voice to the growing number of Australians calling for

• justice for Indigenous peoples;
• for the right to be themselves, to enjoy their cultures, languages, laws and traditions; and
• to have their rights to land and cultural heritage respected and protected.

Join thousands of other Australians and put your name on a hand in the Sea of Hands. You can either add your name to the animated version (opens in a new window) or read the statement and sign below:

Sea of Hands Statement: Respect, Negotiation and Coexistence

"I believe that genuine Reconciliation can only be achieved by seeking agreement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians about its outcomes. This will require genuine, good faith negotiations between Indigenous Australians and the Federal Government to achieve reforms that recognise and protect the rights of Indigenous Australians, including native title rights recognised in the High Court Mabo and Wik decisions.

Negotiations will strengthen a sense of national unity, reduce conflict and increase certainty - benefits which can only be obtained by respecting the legitimate rights of Indigenous Australians. Negotiation is fundamental to coexistence and the achievement of Reconciliation for our country."

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