Photo of the Week: Aboriginal Embassy

I was shocked when I visited Canberra, Australia and spotted a shack that our tour guide described as the Aboriginal Embassy.  The idea of an embassy began in 1972 when four Aboriginal men planted a beach umbrella outside Australia's capital building in Canberra to protest the government's response to Aboriginal land rights.  The protest grew and continues to this day.  

Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra, Australia

This photo is of the current Aboriginal Tent Embassy that is located on the lawn outside of the Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.  The embassy is not formally recognized by the Australian (or any other) government.  

Photo of the week is part of "Photo Thursday," started by Nancie at the Budget Travelers Sandbox. Please visit her site to check out other amazing photos!