Indigenuity

A conversation with Gamilaraay man and the founder of the language program Maran Giirr, Odee Welsh. Odee facilitates the online Gamilaraay courses as well as a regular free language practice in Tamworth on Saturdays at 13 Fitzroy Street.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Today’s episode featured a conversation with Sissy Eileen Austin, who is a Peek Woorroong, Keerraay Woorroong, Djab Wurrung First Nations woman living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country.
She is the founder of Take Back the Track, a campaign aimed at reclaiming a sense of safety for women and gender diverse runners in Australia. Sissy is the survivor of a running attack, a graduate of the Indigenous Marathon Project and a three-time Marathoner. National Take Back the Track Day is Sunday 16th February.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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A conversation with returning guest Zena Cumpston. Zena is a Barkindj wrier, artist, curator, researcher, and plant specialist. Zena spoke to us about the development of the educational course on Indigenous plants, Growing on Country, created with Kamilaroi woman Dominique Chen of the not-for-profit organisation, Yuruwan. Zena is also a feature artist for the Outsorse Vol. 1 exhibition opening at Sorse Gallery, Brunswick from 6th - 15th December.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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On today’s episode we are joined by award-winning writer and descendant of the Bardi Jawi people of the Kimberley region of north-Western Australia, Bebe Oliver. A writer, poet, illustrator, speaker, and facilitator living on the unceded land of the Kulin peoples, Bebe's works encompass love, loss, identity, Aboriginal and gay existence, place, and Country. On the program to discuss his recent poetry collection, if this is the end, a fearless and honest exploration of identity, loss, and love, and we also touch on Bebe’s work as the artistic director and CEO of the Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival and as the Deputy Chair of Magabala Books.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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A conversation with Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, Thomas Mayo, who is a signatory and advocate of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, as well as being the author of eight books, the latest of which, Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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Today we speak with proud Wadawurrung artist Kait James, whose upcoming exhibition ‘Red Flags’, which features more than 70 newly created works, each with a deep reference to culture and Country, will be premiering at the Warrnambool Art Gallery from 12th October. Since 2018, Kait has been carving out a unique visual language based on the reappropriation of racialised products. Colloquially identified as ‘Aboriginalia’, these mass-produced, commercial objects depict culturally insensitive and racially stereotyped imagery, designs and motifs.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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A conversation with writer and director Jon Bell, whose feature film The Moogai debuted at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival (SFF), winning the Audience Award for Best Feature, and premiered globally at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the prestigious 2024 CinefestOZ Film Prize Award. The Moogai follows the story of a young Aboriginal couple bringing home their second baby. What should be a joyous time takes a sinister turn, as the baby's mother starts seeing a malevolent spirit she is convinced is trying to take her child.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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Today’s episode serves as a wrap up of Krystal’s favourite event of the year, PAX, the three day gaming exposition held in Naarm celebrating all things nerdy and new. We speak with Wiradjuri man Ben Armstrong about his experience of PAX as well as his many years in the technology and creative industries and the importance of Indigenous participation vs. representation in the gaming world.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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Guest presenter Maddi Miller is joined by proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu journalist broadcaster, teacher, Shelley Ware to reflect on the first anniversary of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum. The second interview is with Wakka Wakka man and the founder of the First Nations circus troupe Na Djinang Circus, Harley Mann, to discuss their new show ‘In Place’, which is on as part of the Melbourne Fringe Festival.

With presenter Maddi Miller.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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Today’s episode features two interviews, the first with proud Minang (Nyoongar) and Inggarda (Yamatji) writer and former AFL footballer, Andrew Krakouer, whose recently released children’s book, My Dad’s Gone Away, serves as a meaningful resource for conversations with children about parental incarceration. We then speak with Gunditjmara woman Phoebe Watson and Noongar, Yamatji and Pitta Pitta man Elijah McDonald from the Aboriginal-led gaming studio GUCK, about Blaktasia - a free mobile game which centres on healing Country and is being showcased at the upcoming ‘Big Games Night Out’ in Federation Square on Thursday 10th October.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/indigenuity

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