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An examination of modern indigenous culture and identity. Like everything in society, Aboriginal culture has the right to reinvent and transform itself and still maintain its authenticity and originality within a cultural context. Aboriginal culture is not frozen in time and Aboriginal people in contemporary times still have a dynamic relationship to their Dreaming. This program meets a variety of indigenous Australians and witnesses their expressions...
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"Some of the longest and most high profile court cases involving Aboriginal Land have revolved around Uranium and its associated products. AWAKEN host Stan Grant will examine the strained relationship between Traditional Owners and the Nuclear Industry in a one hour forum to explore the past, the present and the future of Uranium Mining, Waste Disposal and Nuclear Technology in Australia."--from nitv.org.au.
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Shocked at the extent of child abuse in Aboriginal communities, the Australian government in 2007 declared the situation a national emergency and ordered the military to intervene. Control was seized of 73 communities that had been under indigenous rule, bans on alcohol and pornography put in place, and a complex system of welfare payments was instituted that sometimes left recipients without funds - and with their self-esteem in tatters. This program...
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In North America and western Europe there is a growing interest in the spiritual practices and ideas of the world's native peoples. In this program, Hans Kung first travels to Australia to investigate the beliefs of today's Aborigines through ceremonies involving body painting, music, and dance. He then journeys to Africa, the cradle of humankind, to gain insights into tribal culture through modern rites that include torchlight processions, dance,...
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Crossing the strait between Papua New Guinea and the northernmost shores of Queensland, Australia, program host Griff Rhys Jones meets a culture that was for centuries cut off from the rest of the world. The intriguing, stunningly creative objects produced by Torres Strait Islander artists are infused with mystery and a sense of magic - indeed, their perceived power is so closely guarded that many in the community are reluctant to have them seen by...
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