The spirit house as a cultural marker of respect and spiritual duty not only acts to appease and honour disturbed spirits, but is also an important expression of traditional land acknowledgement.
Judging by what the new federal government has promised, the answer appears to be a resounding “Yes”.
Hard and fast lockdowns might seem harsh, but they’re a luxury many nations don’t have, and with large unvaccinated populations, the implications are potentially catastrophic. Just ask Indonesia.
Research is shining a light on why communities’ perceptions of their social fabric aren't the reality on the ground.
Religion has survived plagues and pandemics of the past, and the present crisis is no different. But what religious observance looks like post-COVID-19 remains unknown.
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