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At the Garma festival this year one of the sessions was about the Warlpiri Project: an initiative to repatriate and reconnect the Warlpiri people with their cultural heritage and repatriate many objects that have been displaced across the world. NITV’s John Paul Janke has facilitated the forum.

For Yolŋu people, the homelands are more than just a place to live, they are a way of life, deeply connected to country, culture, and identity. While living on country offers a sense of belonging that town life cannot replace, it also comes with challenges - from rough roads and deteriorating houses to unreliable essential services. In this episode, Dr Sarah Hanieh speaks with Margaret Dhorrpuy Munyarryun, who calls the homeland community of Dhambala home. She shares the realities of life in the homelands, the resilience it takes to stay, and why teaching young children about identity and connection is more important than ever.

For award winning musician and advocate Emily Wurramara the Garma festival is about community and sharing ideas and knowledge. Emily talks about her story and why it is so important that there are more Indigenous women in her industry. Listen also to Emily’s song that she performed for NITV.

Molly Hunt has been a mural artist at Garma – both last and this year. Molly is well known for blend of digital illustrations, animations and mural art. With NITV she talked about her art creations at the festival, her story and advocacy.

Xavier Rudd, a musician of Wurundjeri and European heritage and an adopted member of the Dhuwa mob in Arnhem Land shares with NITV why it is so special for him to be part of this year’s Garma festival. He also plays his song Morning Birds.

NITV Radio brings you highlights from this years 2025 Garma Festival.

NITV Radio brings you highlights from this years 2025 Garma Festival.