The New York Times – Film:
He reimagined “Once Were Warriors,” a novel about a Maori family, as a film that became a worldwide phenomenon. He went on to direct Hollywood movies.
Category: Indigenous Australians
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Travelers Look for Deeper Experiences With Native Cultures
The New York Times – Travel:
Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.
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In the Heart of the Australian Outback, Safeguarding a Sacred Land
The New York Times – Travel:
On a road trip in central Australia, a visitor learns how Indigenous custodians and conservationists are working to protect an ancient land and its animal denizens.
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A World Away From the World Cup, Soccer With a Different Goal
The New York Times – Sports:
In dusty Australian towns a thousand miles from the nearest Women’s World Cup stadium, Indigenous leaders hope the sport can offer hope, and opportunity.
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Jack Charles, Grandfather of Aboriginal Theater, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Film:
One of Australia’s leading Indigenous actors, he had a resonant voice, a charismatic personality and a troubled personal life that often landed him in jail.
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Archie Roach, Who Lived and Sang the Aboriginal Blues, Dies at 66
The New York Times – Music:
His song “Took the Children Away,” inspired by his childhood, shook Australians into confronting a grim era when their government tore apart Aboriginal families.
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Australia Reopens to International Travelers
The New York Times – Travel:
For nearly two years, the country projected a harsh message of rigidity and “rules are rules.” Will long-haul travelers bet on the easygoing, inviting image it is sending out now?