Australians protest British colonization on a national holiday some mark as 'Invasion Day'
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Neenan Simpson tends a smoldering fire that will be used for a smoking ceremony at an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed "Australia Day" should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)A young girl holds an Aboriginal flag at an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed 'Australia Day' should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)A crowd along the harbor are entertained by 2 people Flyboarding during Australia Day celebrations in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)People attend an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed 'Australia Day' should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)Ferries race on Sydney Harbour during Australia Day celebrations in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)People attend an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed 'Australia Day' should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)Elouera Dephoff, 2, has traditional paint adornments on her face while attending an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed 'Australia Day' should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)A yacht is adorned with flags and banners as it sails on the harbor during Australia Day celebrations in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)Ferries race between the Opera House and a small navy ship during Australia Day celebrations in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)A man holds an Aboriginal flag at an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed 'Australia Day' should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)Neenan Simpson tends a smoldering fire that will be used for a smoking ceremony at an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed 'Australia Day' should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)The Roulettes, the Royal Australian Air Force's aerobatic display team, perform for Australia Day celebrations in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)A protester, center, carrying an Aboriginal flag is apprehended by security on the second day of the cricket test match between Australia and the West Indies in Brisbane, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protested the anniversary of British colonization of their country with large crowds urging for Australia Day to be moved and for a day of mourning on the holiday some call "Invasion Day." (Darren England/AAP Image via AP)
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Neenan Simpson tends a smoldering fire that will be used for a smoking ceremony at an Indigenous Australians protest during Australia Day in Sydney, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Thousands of Australians protest on the anniversary of British colonization of their country amid fierce debate over whether the increasingly polarizing national holiday dubbed "Australia Day" should be moved to another date. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)