Naku Daruk, The Bark Petitions, How the People of Yurikala Changed the Course of Australian Democracy
How the People of Yerikala Changed the Course of Australian Democracy
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Clare Wright's "Naku Daruk" recounts the 1963 struggle of the Yolngu people against a proposed bauxite mine on their ancestral lands in Yirrkala.
The Yolngu, asserting their sovereignty, presented bark petitions adorned with intricate paintings to the Australian Parliament.
These petitions, far from mere pleas, represented a negotiation between equals.
The book details the political maneuvering, cultural clashes, and eventual impact on land rights in Australia.
It highlights the Yolngu's deep connection to their land and their sophisticated governance systems.
The narrative underscores the significance of the petitions as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Australian democracy.
The Yolngu, asserting their sovereignty, presented bark petitions adorned with intricate paintings to the Australian Parliament.
These petitions, far from mere pleas, represented a negotiation between equals.
The book details the political maneuvering, cultural clashes, and eventual impact on land rights in Australia.
It highlights the Yolngu's deep connection to their land and their sophisticated governance systems.
The narrative underscores the significance of the petitions as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Australian democracy.
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The Bark Petitions — how Yolngu tradition changed democracy
