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Google Earth is an illusion: how I am using art to explore the problematic nature of western maps and the myth of 'terra nullius'

Within western society, maps are often perceived as scientific, neutral and objective tools. Map making has always been shaped by our social and cultural relationships to the land. In the last 20 years, approaches to map creation have become much more reliant on photographic and digital technologies, including Google Earth.

The Conversation

Climate change hits some of us much harder than others – but affected groups are fighting back

All around us, climate change is worsening existing disadvantage. In Australia, we need only look to low-income households hit harder by rising energy and fuel prices, and flood responses in northern New South Wales overlooking the needs of people with disability.

The Conversation

First Nations workers are everywhere. The jobs summit must tackle Indigenous-led employment policy too

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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Sacred Aboriginal sites are yet again at risk in the Pilbara. But tourism can help protect Australia’s rich cultural heritage

An application from Traditional Owners to block the construction of a fertiliser plant near ancient rock art in the Pilbara was denied by the federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek this week. This decision is deeply concerning, and points to a much larger problem with Indigenous heritage management.

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An Ode To My Grandmother: remaking the past using oral histories, theatre and music

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images of deceased people.

The Conversation

Indigenous artist Megan Cope has created an oyster reef on Quandamooka Country

Celebrated Quandamooka artist Megan Cope is planting oyster poles on Country as part of an ongoing artwork that draws attention to colonisation, climate change and cultural practice.

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'I am Country, and Country is me!' Indigenous ways of teaching could be beneficial for all children

The authors are cultural men who have undertaken learning on and through Country with Elders in NSW, Queensland, and the Northern Territory. This piece is the product of their own experience and understanding and is not intended to represent the views of all Indigenous people.

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What is an Acknowledgement of Country and how is it different to a Welcome to Country?

Pauline Hanson’s recent dramatic outburst and walkout from parliament as an Acknowledgement of Country was delivered has been condemned as racist and ignorant.

The Conversation

The First Nations women fighting to reclaim childbirth to improve the health of women and children

My mum's story has haunted my family, and it's helping me understand why some First Nations women avoid hospitals, writes Carly Williams.

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New creative project Beeyali is a call to look after Country and its endangered ecosystems

NAIDOC Week celebrates and recognises the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here Australia has an opportunity to reflect on the crucial importance of First Nations knowledge systems in addressing many of the challenges in our world today.

The Conversation

Caring for Country means tackling the climate crisis with Indigenous leadership: 3 things the new government must do

The election of a new Australian government offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to promote the self-determination of Indigenous peoples to Care for Country.

The Conversation

In South Florida, Donald Trump proposes luxury condos and hotels — but with his name on them?

MIAMI — The new Doral real estate venture launched by former president Donald Trump includes the traditional trappings of his promotional playbook: luxury amenities, access to high-end golf and a swaggering statement from Trump himself touting it as “perhaps the most exciting development in the Country.”

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