Could Australia’s indigenous women save the country? During the colonisation of Australia, the role of caring for the land was taken out of the hands of Aboriginal people. This has had extreme environmental repercussions due to generations of knowledge and an intimate understanding of nature being lost. The Daluk Rangers are an all-female work force established to give Nawarddeken women the opportunity to reconnect with the Earth and in turn heal the damage that’s been done. Being close to the land has provided jobs, stability, and wellbeing to the women, their families, and the greater community. These conservationists are passing down information to the next generation to prevent natural disasters such as wildfires, flooding, and the extinction of Australia's plant and animal species. Visit warddeken.com to learn more about their impact on the country. Footage by Warddeken, Karrkad Kanjdji Trust and Nawarddeken Academy was used in the creation of this film.
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Joel Bergner
With art, Joel Bergner empowers vulnerable youth in marginalised communities. Drawing from his experience as a youth trauma counsellor and public artist, he co-created Artolution. He hosts workshops across the world, from Brazilian favelas to Syrian refugee camps to build the skills of young crea...
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Catherine Loveless and Jonathan Mearns
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Maxida Märak
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