Poruma is just 2 kilometres long and 300 metres wide — and it's getting smaller | |
King tides have been battering the beaches of this tiny Torres Strait island, and coastal erosion is eating it at both ends.
The islanders are deeply religious, and many believe God will save them from the rising tides.
In the latest instalment of our Shifting Cultures series, Siobhan Hegarty reports on the fight to save their land, language and cultural traditions — before it’s too late.
For another perspective on colonisation, make sure you read Marika Duczynski’s article on the explorers who carved their names into trees, a tradition that dates back to Captain Cook.
And with the Oscars a couple of days away, will the Academy be rewarding anything unconventional or remarkable? Not this time, say Jason Di Rosso, Luke Goodsell and Keva York.
Until next time,
Rosie Ryan, Digital Editor
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| When Christianity came to Poruma, it stripped the islanders of their culture and language. But as their home erodes from climate change, they feel God is their only hope. | |
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| Trees have long been icons of our ancient bushland, and they hold deep cultural significance for Aboriginal people. They also bear the marks of our contested national history. | |
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| Technology developed to look inside our bodies can also reveal the secrets of ancient artefacts, without damaging them in any way. | |
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