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We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations People as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, and pay respect to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, upon whose Country SFF are based.
We honour the storytelling and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.

Mamirnikuwi

Directed by Rebecca Parker
2023
Australia
10 minutes
All Ages
After discovering that her home on the Tiwi Islands is at risk from a huge gas project, Antonia Burke mobilises her community creating the first ever Tiwi Women’s Ranger group.
 Shortlisted for the Sustainable Future Award.

'Mamirnikuwi' is screening with:

Your Planet: Climate & Environment Shorts
Thu 8 June, 6:00pm, Event Cinemas George Street - Cinema 9
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Your Planet: Climate & Environment Shorts
Sun 11 June, 2:00pm, Australian Museum
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Program Strand
First Nations, Your Planet, Sustainable Future Award
Year
2023
Classification
All Ages
Country
Australia
Language
In English
Director
Rebecca Parker
Producer
Antonia Burke, Caro Macdonald
Screenwriter
Rebecca Parker
Cinematographer
Caro Macdonald, Rebecca Parker
Editor
Rebecca Parker, Jane St Vincent
Premiere
World Premiere
Genre
Documentary, First Nations, Women Directors, Australian Films, Environmental
Company Credits
Australian Broadcaster: ABC

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