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Karlu Karlu: photographing landscapes

On the return trip  once  we had linked up to the Stuart Highway via  the Buntine and Buchanan Highways we moved quickly south trying to make up for extra  time in taking the northern route  from Lajamanu. Our aim was get beyond Tennant Creek  so that we could camp overnight in our swags  at  Karlu […]

Gary Sauer-Thompson

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The Long Road to the North

The website lajaman.com is the digital presence of Lajamanu, a remote Indigenous community located in the Northern Territory of Australia. The site provides extensive information about the community’s culture, history, and contemporary life, along with insights into its social and environmental context. It highlights the significance of Lajamanu’s location in relation to the Warlpiri people, detailing their connection to land, language, and traditions. The site also includes resources related to local governance, education, and community services, reflecting the complex interplay between traditional practices and modern frameworks within the settlement. Additionally, the website features various multimedia elements such as photographs and maps that underscore the geographic and cultural landscape of Lajamanu. It documents community events and projects that focus on preserving and promoting Warlpiri cultural identity. The content serves as a resource for those interested in Indigenous Australian cultures, remote community life, and the broader issues surrounding land rights, language maintenance, and cultural sustainability in Australia's desert regions.
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To walk slowly, reticently, scuffing shoes on path, hold back in a belligerent way.

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