T’ara is a sovereign tribal woman on a journey of self-exploration. Throughout her pilgrimage she explores the nature of life and the light and dark it encompasses. T’ara is passionate about speaking truth and holding space for others to do the same. Tonight, she shares a story about a recent moment of truth.

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SPUN: True Stories Told in the Territory is a live storytelling event that showcases some of the extraordinary people and stories that make up the Northern Territory. Popping up at different venues across Darwin, working with a range of partner organisations with a different theme each time, SPUN brings to light stories from diverse backgrounds.

T'ara’s story was told at a SPUN event on 10 August 2021 at Darwin Festival where the theme was After Dark.

Storyteller: T’ara Cole

Producer: Alex Edmondson

Audio + Editing: Gaia Osborne

Photography: Helen Orr

Presenting Partners: StoryProjects and Darwin Festival

Supporting Partners: Charles Darwin University