Aboriginal Way

"What I really like about largescale work is that it's a way of reminding non-Aboriginal people that we're still here and that our culture is still as important today as it has always been."

Scott Rathman is the contemporary Aboriginal artist behind the name Rusted Tin, and a cultural learning consultant who integrates his heritage with modern-day stories through colourful, recognisable artworks on everything from largescale outdoor murals to canvases to coffee mugs.

His larger work can be seen on corrugated iron fences, sheds, roller doors, brick walls and most recently a scooter pump track in Whyalla. Scott sees his work as a modern version of the rock art and cave paintings that distinguished Aboriginal art of the past.

He likes telling new stories, but every new piece of art he creates is in some way inspired by this grandmother, a member of the Stolen Generation.

This year the AIATSIS Summit is being convened in partnership with Queensland South Native Title Services and hosted by the Kabi Kabi people.

The annual Summit brings together Indigenous communities, native title stakeholders, academics, legal experts, and government departments to address the biggest issues facing traditional owners.

CEO of Queensland South Native Title Services, Kevin Smith, spoke to Aboriginal Way about the significance of the Summit which aligns with the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision.

AIATSIS Summit dates: 30 May to 3 June 2022

Location: Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, Twin Waters

More info: aiatsis.gov.au/whats-new/events/2022-aiatsis-summit

www.kabikabination.com.au

Renmark High School is having great success with its new Ngarrindjeri language and culture class. We speak with the school's Aboriginal Officer, Ngintait Nganguruku Yankunytjatjara man Daniel Giles, about why it's working so well.

Did you know that a lot of schools across Australia are learning an Aboriginal language local to their area?

We'll speak with one school that's having great success with its Aboriginal language program next week. But today we're starting at the beginning, by speaking with a South Australian university professor who helped develop the national framework for the use of languages in education, which is when Aboriginal languages began being taught in mainstream schools.

A digital map will share sites in South Australia where colonial violence took place against Aboriginal people in the 1800s.

University of Adelaide researcher, Dr Skye Krichauff, is working on the project called 'Reconciling with the Frontier' and shares more in this week's episode.

Aboriginal people with any information about the colonial conflicts are encouraged to contact Dr Krichauff via arts.adelaide.edu.au/frontier-conflict/contact-us

Unlike most states, the South Australia Government does not fund Aboriginal rangers directly.

Country Needs People started a petition to change this, calling on political parties in the SA election to support Indigenous land and sea management by funding Aboriginal rangers.

Patrick O'Leary, Executive Director at Country Needs People, and Denise Wilton, from Land Management Coordinator at Nepabunna Community Aboriginal Corporation, join us to explain more.

'Common Dissonance' is the only all-Indigenous circus performance at this year's Adelaide Fringe. Wakka Wakka person Harley Mann is the director of the show which highlights the co-existence of science and spirituality in Australia - a nation consisting of western and Indigenous ways of living and thinking.

'Common Dissonance' is on show at Gluttony from Feb 18 to March 6. Tix: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/common-dissonance-af2022

February 13 is the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations delivered by former prime minister Kevin Rudd in 2008.

This year Reconciliation SA was forced to cancel their annual Reconciliation Breakfast, but they 'pivoted' and produced a commemorative film explains CEO Shona Reid.

Watch the film at reconciliationsa.org.au.

RAWsa is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and managed company providing civil construction, traffic management, and cultural heritage services.

The group was named the employer of the year 2021 by the Civil Contractors Federation SA for its sustainable and inclusive employment opportunities.

We spoke to RAW Managing Director Allan Jones and and CEO Adam Latemore to find out more.

Natasha Wanganeen spoke to us about organising the Survival Day march at Tarntanyangga, the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, and her take on the Australian government buying the copyright to the Aboriginal flag.