A “Funa” in Australia?

Authors

  • Peter Read

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/co20093190-198

Keywords:

Funa, Chile, Australia, aboriginal reconciliation studies, chilean reconciliation studies

Abstract

A Funa in Chile is a public denunciation of a person identified as associated with crimes against humanity during the Pinochet regime. It begins as a web site notice of a planned procession, to be followed by a peaceful rally and demonstration, Some involve no more than thirty people, others, particularly those directed at notorious figures, have attracted thousands. My questions are: What is the effect of Funas in Chile?Could a Funa occur in Australia? Against whom? Who would organise it? For what reason? What would be the consequences? In discussing the question I will draw upon my recent work in reconciliation studies both in Chile and Aboriginal Australia.

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