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Land of the Apocalypse (1991)

play May contain names, images or voices of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
clip Sacred site

This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

This clip introduces the Jawoyn peoples attending and giving evidence at the government inquiry into mining at Coronation Hill.

Curator’s notes

Over 200 Jawoyn people attended the government inquiry, demonstrating the collective nature of Aboriginal cultural heritage. The clip highlights the knowledge and authority of three Jawoyn men, the custodians of the site, who give evidence regarding the highly religious significance of Coronation Hill.