Join us in seeking an apology, reparation, and repatriation of artefacts and remains, along with acknowledging the horrific and enduring impacts of genocide and colonisation on Indigenous and enslaved peoples from King Charles III. Watch our video:

We are Indigenous Peoples, First Nations people and allies from 12 Commonwealth nations of Antigua and Barbuda, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

We call on King Charles III to substantiate the Royal Family's recent expressions of sorrow and regret about its role in slavery. We urge the new monarch to acknowledge the horrific impacts and legacy of genocide and colonisation on Indigenous and enslaved peoples and to commence a process of reparatory justice. Specifically, we request King Charles III to:

1. Issue a formal apology to initiate a conversation about slavery's enduring impact
2. Recognise British acts of genocide against Indigenous peoples: Commit to discussions about reparations for the oppression of our peoples, the plundering of resources, denigration of culture, and redistribution of wealth back to those it was stolen from.
3. Pledge to repatriate all remains of our collective peoples held in UK museums and institutions, representing our family histories, genealogies, cultural history, and spiritual ancestry.
4. Commit to returning all cultural treasures and artefacts stolen from our peoples throughout centuries of genocide, enslavement, discrimination, and massacre.
5. Encourage the Royal Family to acknowledge and adopt Pope Francis' renunciation of the "Doctrine of Discovery" from April 2023, and start a process of consultation and reparations for those affected by Native Genocide.

It’s vital for us to discuss and educate people on the truth behind colonisation. Conversations start with listening.

We stand united in righting the wrongs of the past, continuing the process of decolonisation, and working towards a future built on democracy, merit, inclusion, and unity, free of the vestiges of racism and oppression that persist today as a direct legacy of the colonial era.

Please read and sign our petition as we embark on the path towards justice.