While the ban on ascending the iconic rock is a once-unthinkable victory for an Aboriginal people, they still face material hardship and a measure of resistance.
Tag: Indigenous Australians
The Indigenous Man Who Declared His Own Country
Excluded from Australia’s Constitution, Murrumu of Walubara, an Aboriginal man, renounced his citizenship and formed a sovereign nation in the northern reaches of the continent.
This Land Is a Sanctuary for Aboriginal Women. Bulldozers May Soon Come.
Indigenous Australians have camped for over a year to block a proposed highway upgrade. The protest has become a homecoming that has allowed many to reconnect with their heritage.
Indigenous Australians Want a ‘Voice to Parliament.’ What Does That Entail?
In 2017, Indigenous Australian leaders called for a voice to parliament to be enshrined in the constitution. Could that happen within three years?
Climbers Flock to Uluru Before a Ban, Straining a Sacred Site
A rush of visitors to the central Australia monolith ahead of an Oct. 26 deadline has brought an increase in trash, trespassing and illegal camping, officials say.
Australia Will Hold Referendum on Indigenous Recognition
Some Indigenous leaders said they were glad that the government had finally promised to hold a referendum after years of false starts, but they were wary of the governing party’s lack of details.
Unesco Recognizes Heritage Sites, Ancient to Modern, Around the World
Twenty-nine new entries have been added to the World Heritage List, acknowledging historic and cultural landmarks, and natural wonders.
Their Islands Are Being Eroded. So Are Their Human Rights, They Say.
Indigenous Australians from low-lying islands in the Torres Strait argue that the government, by failing to act on climate change, has violated their fundamental right to maintain their culture.
A Broken Skull, a Dubious Paper Trail: Australian Justice for One Aboriginal Man
Medical records obtained by The New York Times suggest Patrick Cumaiyi was a victim of police brutality that fits a pattern in Australia — including a cover-up.
Letter 103: In Australia, Are All Historic Losses Treated Equally?
The burning of Notre-Dame cathedral has raised a question: Whose losses do we grieve?