Pujiman ↔ PujimanDreams Across Two Deserts
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Your donation supports the next chapter of Pujiman ↔ Pujiman, the reciprocal Ju/'hoansi ↔ Martu bushmen to bushmen exchange that Camera Story aims to host on Martu Country in July 2027.
Camera Story Ltd is a registered charity. Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Where the money will go
All donations will be prioritised towards the next trip's expenses, including:
- Flights and travel
- Accommodation and meals
- Art and multimedia expenses
- Cultural mentoring
- Indigenous ranger support
Any leftover funds would go to translation, interpreting, film-editing and subsequent exhibition expenses.
All administrative work and project management has so far been done voluntarily by Camera Story and Dukepa.
Why this is important
Cultural
- Intergenerational transmission of Elders' knowledge
- Reinforcing Elders' authority, cultural values and community cohesion
- Building cultural safety, togetherness and pride in identity, to heal trauma
Cross-cultural
- Opportunity to learn from cross-cultural perspectives, build networks and strengthen self-determination
Creative
- Amplifying all generations' and genders' voices
- Final chance for Pujiman generation of Elders to share two of the oldest storytelling traditions and creatively collaborate together
- Opportunity for creative inspiration for artists and community leaders
- Showcase local talent on a global scale
Broader aims of this exchange
Cultural patrimony
- Unique and final opportunity for Elders from globally significant cultural traditions to meet
- Perspectives, worldviews and histories that diverge significantly from the mainstream to be shared globally
- Raise the profile of the impact on Country, by hearing from those at the forefront of globally relevant challenges of climate change and environmental degradation
Your donation can go further
Camera Story is participating in AusArt Day 2026, supporting the next chapter of Pujiman ↔ Pujiman.
AusArt Day is a national initiative designed to support and enable a collective action by artists and arts organisations to fundraise on one national day. The matched funding initiative encourages donations during AusArt Day by matching each contribution dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the value of the first $5k of donations. Donate today.
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To ask anything, email sarah@camerastory.com.au.