Tom is a social justice campaigner, 2013 ACT Australian of the Year and Chancellor, University of Canberra.
A reading of selected works exploring issues relating to First Nations experiences in Canada, in particular, violence perpetrated against indigenous women and the complexities of being an artistic ally to indigenous rights.
A case study between a human rights filmmaker and acclaimed visual artist sharing a common interest in documenting inter-generational social trauma through places and landscapes that have experienced political violence.
Paul Moore talks with filmmaker Ara Devine about the subjects within and the process behind the making of his award-winning short film ‘TURF’ – exploring the experience of life on the border in Ireland and the brief encounter between one man who lives there and a displaced Syrian refugee.
Watch TURF – A Short Film by Ara Devine.
UC acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where the Bruce campus is situated.
We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region.
We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.
difficult conversations is supported by the UK/Australia Season Patrons Board,
the British Council, and the Australian Government as part of the UK/Australia Season.
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