Indigenuity

On this episode of Indigenuity we are visited by Wiradjuri poet and the associate professor in creative writing at the University of Melbourne, Jeanine Leane, who discusses and reads from her new collection of personal and political poetry, ‘Gawimarra: Gathering’.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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A conversation with Bundjalung poet Evelyn Araluen who is a writer, researcher and co-editor of the Overland Literary Journal. Evelyn discusses her contribution to the new poetry anthology Woven, which weaves together First Nations' voices from around the globe.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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A conversation with Yidinji woman Kirsten Clark, who is the Associate Director of Indigenous Strategy for the Office of the Provost at the University of Melbourne, who joins Indigenuity to discuss her recently authored article, “Indigenous Knowledge Has The Power To Help Address The Climate Crisis”, including the research stream ‘Healthy Country’, which has the overarching aim to empower Indigenous people to influence and govern decisions that shape their Country.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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An interview with Kamilaroi man Corey Tutt, the founder of DeadlyScience, a not-for-profit organisation that provides STEM resources to remote schools in Australia and connects young Indigenous people with STEM professionals.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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In today's show, Maddi Miller speaks with future Olympian Marissa Williamson Pohlman about her journey to becoming the first Aboriginal woman to qualify for the Olympics in boxing, and the importance of showing up for yourself everyday.

Later, Maddie speaks with Tully Mahr, an aerospace enginnering student, who has recently returned from a 10-week-internship with NASA, on theimportance of First Nations teaching in science and just how cool maths can really be.

A two guest episode. We speak with Janine Mohamed - a Narrunga Kaurna woman and CEO of the Lowitja Institute – Australia’s National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research, who was recently awarded the Victorian Australian of the Year in recognition of her legacy as a pioneer for Indigenous healthcare. We also speak with Chelsea Aniba of the Dhoeybaw clan of Sabai Island, who is a Torres Strait community advocate for climate justice, and is in the midst of a landmark case, suing the Australian Government in the High Court over their failure to protect the Torres Strait from the effects of climate change.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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A conversation with the Gunai writer Kirli Saunders, whose written works span poetry, plays, and picture books, as well as being a visual artist, cultural consultant, and the NSW 2020 Aboriginal Woman of the Year. Kirli joins Indigenuity to discuss her latest book, Returning, which captures the complex emotions that come with rediscovering oneself, Country, and connection while addressing contemporary themes of decolonisation, self-determination, First Nations’ matriarchy, queerness, justice, and truth-telling.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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A conversation with Barkindji artist, curator and Creative Director of the not-for-profit organisation The Torch, Kent Morris. Kent details his experience of working on the program, which provides cultural and arts industry support to First Nations people in Victoria who are incarcerated or recently released from prison, as well as the exhibition ‘Future Dreaming … Visions of the Future’, which is currently showing at the Torch Gallery in Carlton.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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A discussion with Yorta Yorta man Jason Tamiru about Yalinguth, which is an app that serves as an audio guide to the cultural significance of locations across Naarm, or which he is the Creative Director. Yalinguth provides story telling and soundscapes from dozens of Elders and knowledge holders, including the late Uncle Jack Charles and Uncle Archie Roach.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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Today’s episode features two interviews; with Muruwari woman Jane Harrison, who is the director of the Blak and Bright First Nations Literary Festival and a renowned playwright known for her works, Stolen and The Visitors; and Wakka Wakka man Harley Mann, who is the founder of Na Djinang Circus and the director of the upcoming Melbourne Fringe Circus event called Of The Land on Which We Meet.

With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

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

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