Rose Barrowcliffe

In Aotearoa (New Zealand), colonization has disconnected Māori from their land, tikanga (law), and cultural practices. In a country where Māori occupy more than 50 percent of the total prison population, this disconnect has a lot to answer for, writes Aphiphany Forward-Taua, Executive Director of criminal justice advocacy organization JustSpeak. Outward Voices is a collection of personal essays from individuals who are doing their part to protect our planet.

Winner of the Earthshot Prize, the Queensland Indigenous Women Rangers Network has been recognized for using ancient knowledge and modern tools to protect critical ecosystems in Australia. When Larissa Hale starts her work day, she never quite knows what it will entail. She could be tracking crocodiles, rescuing a sea turtle, building a walking path, or monitoring the health of the local seagrass—it’s all part and parcel of her work to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Drew Roberts, Arakwal/Bundjalung, is the founder of Shared Knowledge, an organization delivering Aboriginal cultural experiences in Sydney, Australia. Here, he shares what it means to connect to Country and how we can all do it respectfully and responsibly. First, some introductions… – Jinggiwala (How you doing?) – Ngali na jugun (We belong to this Country) – Ngali garima mala jugun (We look after this Country) I’m Drew Roberts, founder of Shared Knowledge.