Indigenuity

Today Krystal speaks with two guests, the first being Drew Paten, a proud Gunai/Kurnai man and co-owner of Melbourne's Talwali Coffee Roasters, who has been recognised as 7News Young Achiever of the Year and the winner of the 7News Ethical Business Award.

The second interview is a conversation with Aunty Togiab McRose Elu, a Saibai Seisia Elder who has been drawing global attention to the impact of climate change on the Torres Strait since the 1980s, including speaking at the UN and she is part of the Australian Climate Case, a landmark class action taking the federal government to court for failing to prevent climate change.

With host Krystal De Napoli.

A conversation with proud Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung and Ngurai Illum-Wurrung woman Stacie Nicholson-Piper, who is a Djirri Djirri Dancer and Educator, a curator at the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre, State Library Victoria, and is the producer of banj ba walert for Yirramboi, running May 2nd - 11th. Banj ba walert seeks to honour the legacy of Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Vicki Nicholson-Brown.

With host Krystal De Napoli.

In this show of Indigenuity host Krystal explores the mathematics embedded in Aboriginal knowledge systems.

With host Krystal De Napoli.

A conversation with journalist Martin Flanagan about the new book Trouwerner, which was written together with Elder Aunty Patsy Cameron, and Tasmanian Governor Kate Warner. Trouwerner weaves through colonisation and the lies of history, to the power of truth-telling and hope for the future. It is a story of kinship and respect, of realism and optimism, welcoming the reader into the conversation.

With host Krystal De Napoli.

A conversation with Wurundjeri artist and language specialist Brooke Wandin about her brand new sound and video work entitled wurrung dhumbunganjinu, which premiered at Fed Square on Thursday 3 April. Through sharing and revitalising woiwurrung, Brooke and her family tell the story of the Birrarung, its place names across Country, and the way it flows.

With guest presenter Maddi Miller.

On this episode of Indigenuity host Krystal De Napoli is joined by two special guests: Gumbaynggirr woman and the CEO of Magabala Books Dr Lilly Brown, who speaks about Australia’s increasing appetite for First Nations Children’s Books and the rerelease of Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe, as well as Butchulla, Mununjali and Woppaburra comedian Aunty Janty Blair, who talks about being one of the Stand Up! Grant recipients and her upcoming show 6 Deadly Decades with Aunty Janty for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. 

With presenter Krystal De Napoli

On this week's Indigenuity, Krystal takes us on a journey through Sky Country while talking about Indigenous seasons and weather prediction.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Produced by Alex Watts.

An eight planet planetary parade is in the skies and Indigenuity is exploring the significance of the planets in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander astronomy knowledge.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli

Produced by Alex Watts

A conversation with Corey Tutt, who is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra, NSW, the founder and CEO of Deadly Science, the bestselling author of The First Scientists and a STEM champion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

He joins us to talk about Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles, the ultimate reptile book for kids authored by Corey Tutt, with illustrations by Ben Williams.

A conversation with Rosie Armstrong Lang, who is a Gamilaroi cultural woman and the CEO/Founder of the Culturally Informed Practices Institute. Rosie uses cultural practices to enable people to heal from trauma and also provide holistic support to professionals working in the wellbeing sector.

Rosie is hosting the Winanga-yla-dhan Worker (Culturally Informed Practitioner) Training from 16 - 21 June 2025 in Toomelah NSW for First Nations healthcare workers. 

With presenter Krystal De Napoli