In the aftermath of that cartoon, true-blue Indigenous fathers and their families from around the nation have shared scores of images and lived experiences.
#IndigenousDads showing Summer how to catch barramundi pic.twitter.com/Bbq2nsHZuZ
— Jane Cattermole (@janecat60) August 6, 2016
I always felt so blessed to have an amazing dad ? there are heaps of them #Indigenousdads pic.twitter.com/RgvInNNt3v
— Amy McQuire (@amymcquire) August 6, 2016
#indigenousdads Anmatjerre father teaching his son culture and taking care of youth #smashingstereotypes #proudwife pic.twitter.com/puPSlXvGcZ
— Amy Brim (@AmyBrim) August 6, 2016
#IndigenousDads can’t take his eyes off his baby girl ?? pic.twitter.com/pS9LCtMqVD
— Jane Cattermole (@janecat60) August 6, 2016
Our Pa, who taught us Dreamtime stories, art, dance and most of all, pride in Aboriginal culture #indigenousdads pic.twitter.com/UIE9EHYThL
— Kirsty Brown (@callmeKBro) August 6, 2016
“Live you life so that your kids want t be YOU!!”@ZachsCeremony #indigenousdads #WarriorUP!! pic.twitter.com/jwmAWrCBfI
— Alec Doomadgee (@alecdoomadgee) August 6, 2016
My dad’s all sorts of awesome! #indigenousdads pic.twitter.com/S731q66n7z
— LaVonne BobongieWall (@_LaVonne_) August 6, 2016
He worked for almost 5 decades – even as a diplomat overseas & never EVER forgot my name #IndigenousDads pic.twitter.com/WhHqiQjcmw
— John Paul Janke (@jpjanke) August 6, 2016
Very Proud Indigenous Dad. Fred with @notjustgenes at her graduation #IndigenousDads pic.twitter.com/fwYZFY2NZn
— Janet Cumming (@Polyquats) August 6, 2016
Showing your girl your country #indigenousdads pic.twitter.com/TkhgNlIgof
— Jane Cattermole (@janecat60) August 6, 2016
Discussing the show’s genesis, Griffen wrote “when my son is old enough to watch and understand these stories, I hope it empowers him too.
That’s why the hero in Cleverman has my son’s name, Koen.”
No only do I know my sons name but I named a superhero after him. #IndigenousDads #Cleverman pic.twitter.com/mfvd0vyc4S
— Ryan Griffen (@RyanJGriffen) August 6, 2016
Source: Twitter.
Photo: @janecat / @alecdoomadgee / @amybrim / Twitter.