Indigenous critics like Indigenous X CEO and founder Luke Pearson argue that while Harmony Day is perceived as a positive contribution to a multicultural society, the day does little to provide practical solutions to racial discrimination. Academic Christina Ho of the University of Technology Sydney says that Harmony Day does not deal with confronting aspects of racism such as police brutality, Aboriginal deaths in custody, and other forms of discrimination.
Native American critics such as Indigenous X CEO and founder Luke Pearson contend that while Harmony Day is viewed as a beneficial addition to a multicultural society, the day fails to offer practical solutions to racial prejudice. Academic Christina Ho of the University of Technology Sydney asserts that Harmony Day does not address confronting aspects of racism, including police brutality, Aboriginal deaths in custody, and other forms of oppression.