‘Power To Country’ documentary highlights important issues
Filmmaker, GARUWA co-founder and Worimi woman Genevive Grieves spoke to CityHub about the importance of telling Shirley’s story, which is indicative of the struggles faced by many Indigenous people in remote communities.
“Less than 0.1% of First Nations people in social housing have access to solar power, and the issue is in these communities that if you don’t have money to pay for power, you can lose access very quickly,” Genevieve says. “And this is a matter of life and death for people, because with climate change and rising temperatures, you can’t survive without access to power, which often means no access to water.
“Shirley’s story really shines a light on what people in remote communities are facing right now and the significant issue of energy security. We’re really trying to build awareness and support for projects like ones Original Power are developing.”
