Indigenous, Githabul Keesha Charles opens up on January 26, Australia Day

An inspiring Indigenous woman, whose mob is from Southern Queensland and Northern NSW, has opened up about what it means to be indigenous. Read her touching sentiments here.

Keesha Charles has shared her opinion of January 26 and what it means to be a proud Indigenous woman. Picture: Nev Madsen.

My name is Keesha Charles, and I am a proud Githabul woman from the Bundjalung Nation.

My mob is from northern NSW and southern Queensland.

I am very proud of my country that my ancestors were first on and that we take pride in our beautiful land.

I believe that January 26 is a day that everyone celebrates in their own way, and no

one should be judged on how they celebrate.

Keesha Charles has shared her opinion of January 26 and what it means to be a proud Indigenous woman. Picture: Kevin Farmer

I have experienced opportunities that not many Indigenous women have, and I am very proud to have been the one to experience them.

I have been privileged to share my culture and where my mob comes from and share my

achievements and qualifications that I have completed through help of Indigenous studies,

past teachers and family.