Green Colonialism

Monday, 9 March 2026 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Shae discusses green colonialism, what it is, how we see it in climate activism and the overall nuances that come with considering solutions to confront climate change and better ourselves as activists. To get a better understanding of this, Shae interviews Tiahni Adamson from Bush Heritage Australia.

This show features music: Coming Home by Joey Leigh Wagtail and Cameleon by Ziggy Ramo. 

 

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Websites

Bush Heritage Australia - https://www.bushheritage.org.au/?srsltid=AfmBOoqnkDeqMH5UAddiKk5QZWOwRDV...

Country Needs People - https://www.countryneedspeople.org.au/

These Sacred Hills - https://sacredhillsfilm.com/

 

North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance - https://nailsma.org.au/

 

Australian Land Conservation Alliance - https://alca.org.au/

 

Indigenous Desert Alliance - https://www.indigenousdesertalliance.com/z

Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Climate Action Collective

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