Freedom to Belong: Olympic coach Katie Mitchell on her connection to Country

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Have you ever felt connected to something beyond you? To your cultural heritage. Your family history. Your community.

Growing up, I was denied the knowledge of my heritage. Yet there was something inside me that felt deeply connected to Country and to my people and the culture.

Katie Mitchell

I absolutely feel pride and deeply connected to my land, my people and I’m so proud to be an Aboriginal Australian.

Katie Mitchell

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