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Join Us in Melbourne on the 8 November for the screening of Luku Ngärra: The Law of the Land

October 15th, 2024

Published: October 15th, 2024

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Ḻuku Ngärra: The Law of the Land is a powerful documentary that tells the extraordinary story of Rev Dr.Gondarra OAM, a revered clan leader of the Yolŋu Nation. As a civil rights activist, spiritual leader, and educator, Dr. Gondarra has dedicated his life to upholding the traditional law of his people. Filmed over five years in Northeast Arnhem Land, this intimate film offers a rare glimpse into Yolŋu culture, showcasing how it has maintained harmony with the environment and its people for tens of thousands of years. Don’t miss this profound exploration of Indigenous wisdom and resilience.


  • Screening Date: 8 November 2024
  • Location: Kino Cinema, Melbourne

Panel Discussion:

  • Dr. Christine Black | Indigenous Scholar in Residence, Melbourne Law School
  • Prof. Anne Poelina | Chair of Indigenous Knowledges and Senior Research Fellow, Nulungu Research Institute
  • Richard Trudgen | Culture-Cross, Community Development and Communications Specialist

Moderated by:

  • Prof. Shaun McVeigh | Director of Graduate Research, Melbourne Law School

Join us at 5:30 PM for a complimentary drink, with the film screening beginning promptly at 6:00 PM.

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