ICC Sydney, managed by ASM Global, has shown its dedication to reconciliation with Australia’s First Nations Peoples by winning the inaugural KARI Corporate Cultural Games Day, a significant event held during NAIDOC Week. The event, hosted by the KARI Foundation, provided a unique learning experience for ICC Sydney team members, immersing them in traditional activities and fostering a deeper understanding of First Nations history, culture, and achievements.
A leaked email from a Fredericton High School teacher has sparked controversy after it compared a recent powwow at the school to having a priest come in to perform a communion. The email, which was posted to social media, expressed the teacher’s objection to the powwow being held at the school due to its spiritual nature. The incident has drawn criticism from Sitansisk First Nation Chief Alan Polchies, who emphasized the importance of powwows in fostering understanding and learning about Indigenous culture.
A decade after capturing the iconic image of Sisa, a young Kolla girl with flowing hair, photographer revisits San Isidro, seeking to reconnect with her subject and explore the enduring cultural significance of hair within the indigenous community. Guided by a deep spiritual bond with nature, the Kolla people have long revered their hair as a reflection of their thoughts and Mother Earth’s essence.
Directed by Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, ‘Angry Inuk’ is a 2016 Canadian Inuit documentary film that explores the central values of Inuit Indigenous culture and the threats posed to their cultural identity and habitat. The film delves into various aspects of Inuit culture, especially the tradition of seal hunting, highlighting its importance to the Inuit identity and livelihood. You can watch ‘Angry Inuk’ streaming via the Peacock video-on-demand service, which offers both free and paid subscription tiers.
In the remote Alaskan village of Gambell, subsistence hunting remains a crucial part of survival and tradition. The Apassingok family, the focus of the documentary “One with the Whale,” grapples with the challenges of preserving their cultural heritage amidst climate change, poverty, and social media bullying. The film captures the intersection of tradition and modernity in a rapidly changing Arctic community.
