Understand Aboriginal land rights in Aus...

You may hear the protest chant, “what do we want? Land rights!” —but what does it really mean? Land is at the heart of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, and wellbeing. Known as “Country,” it includes land, waterways, skies, and all living things. In this episode of Australia Explained, we explore Indigenous land rights—what they involv ... Show More

In Australia, government-subsidised rental housing is available for eligible households. Assessment is based on need under criteria that vary depending on your state or territory. Here’s what to expect when applying for different types of housing assistance, some common myths aro ... Show More

If you’ve spent any time in Australia, you’ve probably noticed how relaxed the style is. You might notice activewear, surf brands and casual clothes everywhere. But there’s another side to Australian fashion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designers have been creating clot ... Show More

Australia’s sun can be harsh. And sunscreen is one key measure protecting us against harmful sun exposure. We asked three scientists about sunscreen facts, myths and choosing the right products. 

Observing the cultural protocols of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important step towards understanding and respecting the First Australians and the land we all live on. - د آسټرالیا پېژندنې د نن ورځې په پوډکاست کې مو د بومي آسټرالیایانو د پروټوکولونو په اړه ... Show More

Despite centuries of colonialism, Indigenous peoples still occupy parts of their ancestral homelands in what is now Eastern North Carolina--a patchwork quilt of forested swamps, sandy plains, and blackwater streams that spreads across the Coastal Plain between the Fall Line and t ... Show More

Despite centuries of colonialism, Indigenous peoples still occupy parts of their ancestral homelands in what is now Eastern North Carolina--a patchwork quilt of forested swamps, sandy plains, and blackwater streams that spreads across the Coastal Plain between the Fall Line and t ... Show More

Anyone new to Australia can appreciate how important it is to keep your mother tongue alive. Language is integral to your culture and Australia's Indigenous languages are no different, connecting people to land and ancestral knowledge. They reflect the diversity of Australia’s Fi ... Show More

The Trail of Tears is one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history, and it's a story that can only be understood by evaluating how the relationship between Native Americans and white settlers evolved over time. What happened? What caused so much tension between the groups? What le ... Show More

Full shownotes at www.80daypodcast.com/tasmania | Support us at www.patreon.com/80dayspodcast | In the first episode of  season 3 of 80 Days: an exploration podcast,  we’ll be talking about Tasmania, the island state of Australia, known to early European explorers a ... Show More

What do we owe to the earth and the natural world around us? What, if anything, do we owe to something as basic as a rock? Find out now as hosts, Lilliana and Naroa, explore the fascinating field of indigenous kinship ethics with this week's guest, Aila O'Loughlin. 

What does “development” mean for Indigenous peoples? Indigenous Economics: Sustaining Peoples and Their Lands (U Arizona Press, 2022) lays out an alternative path showing that conscious attention to relationships among humans and the natural world creates flourishing social-ecolo ... Show More