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Permaculture and the Recognition of Tasmanian Indigenous People
Permaculture, initially associated with academia, was created by two white male academics. Despite not being an academic, the speaker pursued permaculture as a student, emphasizing a strong separation from institutional culture. The speaker highlights the misconception around Bill Mollison's deep connection with indigenous people, citing his completion of the lineage of Tasmanian Aborigines. Mollison's study ultimately led to the federal government's recognition of Tasmanian indigenous people.