He reimagined “Once Were Warriors,” a novel about a Maori family, as a film that became a worldwide phenomenon. He went on to direct Hollywood movies.
Category: Indigenous Australians
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‘The New Boy’ Review: Finding a Light in the Darkness
Cate Blanchett stars as a nun who encounters an Indigenous Australian boy with special powers in this film about forced assimilation.
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Travelers Look for Deeper Experiences With Native Cultures
Around the globe, travelers are looking to get beyond superficial interactions with Native cultures for more in-depth experiences, like tours led by Indigenous guides and stays at Native-owned lodges.
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In the Heart of the Australian Outback, Safeguarding a Sacred Land
On a road trip in central Australia, a visitor learns how Indigenous custodians and conservationists are working to protect an ancient land and its animal denizens.
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A World Away From the World Cup, Soccer With a Different Goal
In dusty Australian towns a thousand miles from the nearest Women’s World Cup stadium, Indigenous leaders hope the sport can offer hope, and opportunity.
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Australia Is Removing the British Monarch From Its 5-Dollar Bill
The New York Times – Business:The plan, which includes redesigning the bank note to focus on Indigenous history, has rekindled the debate about republicanism in Australia.