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Drop Bear – Evelyn Araluen
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The debut that won First Nations writer Evelyn Araluen the 2022 Stella Prize, Drop Bear is a mix of poetry and essay that navigates the complexities of colonial and personal history.
Evelyn Araluen is a poet, researcher and co-editor of Overland Literary Journal. Born and raised on Dharug country, she is a descendant of the Bundjalung Nation.
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Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia – Samantha Faulkner
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What makes Torres Strait unique? And what is it like to be a Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australia? This book, compiled by poet and author Samantha Faulkner, showcases the distinct identity of Torres Strait Islanders through their diverse voices and journeys.
Hear from emerging and established writers including Eddie Mabo, Thomas Mayo, Ellie Gaffney, Jillian Boyd-Bowie and Lenora Thaker. These and many more storytellers, mentors, traditional owners, doctors and teachers from the Torres Strait share their joy, culture, good eating, lessons learned and love of family, language and Country.
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WOMEN NGAGA BIIK Soundscape – 101 Collins
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101 Collins’ Sanctuary Garden is home to a 15-minute immersion to remind us that all people and place are connected; even in the built environment.
Written and narrated by Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung and Nguraillum-Wurrung woman Stacie Piper, ‘WOMEN NGAGA BIIK (Come Hear Country) is a story that takes you on a journey from dawn till dusk.
Head to the Sanctuary Garden to listen now.
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Indigipreneur
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A podcast hosted by Kamilaroi man, Dean Foley, that showcases the achievements of Indigenous Australian entrepreneurs. Each guest shares tips, insights learnt along their journey.
Listen on Spotify here.
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Little Yarns
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Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nations and each nation has its own language and unique culture. Each episode takes listeners on a journey to a different Nation; to listen to the sounds of Country, share some language and have a little yarn.
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My Country: Country Road + NGV First Nations Commissions
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A biennial mentorship and exhibition program that pairs emerging Australian First Nations artists and designers with an esteemed industry mentor across each state and territory.
The artists will be guided by their mentors to create their most ambitious work to date which will be displayed in a major exhibition in 2024 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia. This is a new, national initiative is unlike any other in Australia.
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Two Ways: The Kimberley Rock Art Legacy
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Set in the rock art galleries of the Kimberley, ‘Two Ways’ highlights the collaboration between modern scientists and one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures, the Balanggarra people, guided by Elder Augustine “Boornoornoor” Unangho.
This documentary showcases a blend of science and traditional wisdom, revealing the enduring narratives of art, climate change, and human resilience spanning over 60,000 years.
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