Race, poverty and disease: before the age of COVID-19
By Anne O’BrienThe history of epidemics in Sydney uncovers a pattern of scapegoating poor and racially stigmatised populations.
Tag Archives: indigenous Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publishing stronger than ever
Claire Wilson in conversation with Magabala BooksClaire Wilson sits down with Magabala Books to find out how Australia’s leading Indigenous publisher turns out some of the “most dynamic, exciting and impressive literature currently being published in Australia.”
One woman’s fight to retrieve her stolen wages
By Christopher RingroseNot Just Black and White is a historical record of governmental misdeeds when it came to “stolen wages” and an inspiring intergenerational story of perseverance, courage and success
Crucial reading: First Nations human rights trajectory
By Samaya ArgüelloDeftly written and all-inclusive, No Small Change: The Road to Recognition for Indigenous Australia is a must read, writes Samaya Borom.
First Contact and the diversity of ignorance
By Sam RyanFirst Contact provides a fascinating insight into the diversity of ignorance in Australia, writes Sam Ryan.
When the object teaches: Indigenous academics in Australian universities
By Chelsea BondIf there were ever a time to be an Indigenous academic, one would think it would be now.
“University is Not Seen as a Black Space”
By Dr Katelyn BarneyDr Katelyn Barney on the need to create pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into Research Higher Degrees.
Create footprints worth following
Emma McDonald in conversation with Nada AldobasicEmma McDonald interviews AIME program manager Nada Aldobasic about Indigenous education in Australia.
Justice Now
By Ros KiddRos Kidd examines the financial mismanagement of Aboriginal savings and trust funds and the fight for full justice for the Stolen Wages claimants.
Celissa – Short fiction by James Milsom
By James MilsomI heard myself confusing tenses – intentionally – saw that I was trying to simplify the message – to speak her language – failing miserably. I hadn’t even asked what her language was. Even if I did I knew I didn’t speak it.