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world19 days ago•4 min saved

Nationwide vigils honor five-year-old in Outback tragedy

Australians across the country gathered for candlelit vigils to mourn five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found days after she disappeared near an Aboriginal community in Alice Springs. A man was arrested after the discovery; the death sparked outrage and calls for justice, with Indigenous communities leading mourning through sorry business, while authorities review circumstances including a stand-down of child-protection workers and cultural mourning protocols.

via BBC|

#aboriginal #australia #kumanjayi-little-baby

archaeologyanthropology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Aboriginal Hotspot: 4000 Stone Artifacts Uncover Ice Age Secrets of Drowned Australian Land"

An analysis of over 4,000 stone artifacts on Barrow Island off northwestern Australia provides insights into Aboriginal life during the last ice age, revealing connections between the island and the mainland. The artifacts, dating back to 29,000-19,000 years ago, suggest a diverse range of tools and materials, indicating trade and exchange between different groups. The study sheds light on the ancient connections and landscape use by Aboriginal peoples during a time period that is virtually unknown elsewhere on the continent.

via Livescience.com|

#aboriginal #archaeologyanthropology #australia

obituary3 years ago•1 min saved

Remembering Yunupingu: A Giant of Indigenous Australia

Aboriginal leader Yunupingu, who was a trailblazer in the fight for land rights and constitutional recognition of Indigenous people in Australia, has died at the age of 74 after a long illness. He rose to prominence in the land rights movement in the 1960s and was named Australian of the Year in 1978. Yunupingu was also celebrated as a singer, artist and promoter of Indigenous culture. He helped set up the Northern Land Council and the Yothu Yindi Foundation, and advocated for constitutional recognition of Indigenous people through the Voice to Parliament.

via BBC|

#aboriginal #australia #indigenous-culture