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2024 October


Being on TikTok is a modern political necessity. Look no further than Peter Dutton

Being on TikTok is a modern political necessity. Look no further than Peter Dutton

Voters are more likely to engage with politicians they find relatable, so Dutton’s ability to reveal his “ordinary” side without making people cringe may determine how well he is received on TikTok.


Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way

Building companies feel they must sacrifice quality for profits, but it doesn’t have to be this way

In the past, alarming incidents such as the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation and the Melbourne Lacrosse fire signalled systemic problems in construction.


Being a Human Being

Being a Human Being

I was still a young man, around 40 years old, and was finding my way as a native environmental activist with Indigenous People across North, South, and Central America, focusing on Mother Earth’s protection and her defense as best we could, and we were all gathering because we all knew we were on a spiritual journey with our ancestors guiding us in unity for healing and to give Thanks.


Philanthropy Open Letter for Humanity and Justice in Palestine and Israel

Philanthropy Open Letter for Humanity and Justice in Palestine and Israel

Thousands more are likely buried under rubble, and The Lancet, a prestigious medical journal, says “it is not implausible to estimate that up to 186,000 or even more deaths could be attributable to the current conflict.” Tragically, as the casualty figures continue to climb in Gaza, Israel has expanded its war into Lebanon, where more than 500 people, including dozens of children, have been killed in the past week alone.


Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2024

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2024

Kids of all ages and their caregivers will work together to create a large-scale mural of Turtle Island (North America) for display in Bedford Public Library.


Hundreds share lunch at quirky NYC party where the table is as long as a city block

Hundreds share lunch at quirky NYC party where the table is as long as a city block

“We live in this city that’s so densely populated, and it’s just easy to walk by people who are just having a ‘how’s the weather’ conversation,” said longtime Chelsea resident and event volunteer Nathaniel Hawkins.


People don’t like a ‘white saviour’, but does it affect how they donate to charity?

People don’t like a ‘white saviour’, but does it affect how they donate to charity?

MĂ©decins Sans FrontiĂšres (MSF), for instance, released a video apologising for using photos depicting white people in aid settings and which aren’t representative of the majority local staff they employ.


A Displaced Ñuu Savi Community Demands Justice and Security to Return Home

A Displaced Ñuu Savi Community Demands Justice and Security to Return Home

Almost three years after having to flee their territory, a group of more than 20 Mixtec families remains in a shelter in the city of Tlaxiaco, Mexico, in precarious conditions, without enough space to live, essential services, medical care, and, above all, without justice or hope of being able to return home.


The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know

The hidden costs of building a home: what every family should know

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.


Jeffrey Gibson’s “the space in which to place me” Installation Is a Pinnacle of the Venice Biennale Arte 2024

Jeffrey Gibson’s “the space in which to place me” Installation Is a Pinnacle of the Venice Biennale Arte 2024

Other Indigenous artists from around the globe and here in Turtle Island, including Kay WalkingStick (Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma) and Emma Whitehorse (Navajo) are also participating in the Biennale Arte’s main exhibition.


MMIWG2S Advocacy in Action: Sisters in Spirit Day, October 4

MMIWG2S Advocacy in Action: Sisters in Spirit Day, October 4

Structural violence, which refers to the political, economical, religious, or cultural conditions that prevent individuals and societies from reaching their full potential, is a major contributing factor to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Girls, Women, and Two-Spirits.


The ABC’s racism review is scathing. Can Aunty find the strength of character to properly address it?

The ABC’s racism review is scathing. Can Aunty find the strength of character to properly address it?

Denis Muller does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.