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September 25, 2020

Belonging: Finding Identity through Contemporary Indigenous Art Ft. Rachael Sarra

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Main Image: ‘Rockies’ by Rachael Sarra

Join us as we chat with the incredibly talented Racheal Sarra, a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country. We discuss contemporary indigenous art, the lack of indigenous education in Australian schools, and how art can express identity and belonging.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following episode contains references to sensitive and confronting content, regarding the Stolen Generation.

Rachael Sarra is a contemporary Aboriginal artist from Goreng Goreng Country. Rachael uses art as a powerful tool in storytelling to educate and share Aboriginal culture and it’s evolution. Rachaels work often challenges and explores the themes of societies perception of what Aboriginal art and identity is.

Recently, Rachaels work ‘Two Worlds’ was projected onto the William Jolly Bridge and she was an artist in this years Brisbane Street Art festival. Rachael was also the lead artist for the Queensland Firebirds Indigenous dress, a collaborating artist with Life Apparel, and Brisbane based jewellery designer, Concrete Jellyfish. You can find more about her and her incredible work at rachealsarra.com

Main Image: ‘Rockies‘ by Rachael Sarra

“Rockies is inspired by a spiritual journey I took through the Canadian Rockies during Sorry Business. In such an unfamiliar place I had never felt more at home in another country. Each contour of the snow capped mountains speaking intently to my heart and soul” Find out more about Rockies here

Resources and Links

@sar.ra__ | Follow Rachael on Instagram
rachaelsarra.com | Check out Rachael’s amazing art!

Other artists we love!

@dylanmooney__ | Dylan Mooney
@_enterthedragon_ | Aretha Crown
@mardijbalina_art | Zoe Fitzpatrick

Stolen Generations Resources;

The Healing Foundation provides stories from First Nations people affected by the Stolen Generations, videos, lesson plans and other resources.
Common Ground is an Aboriginal-led not for profit that has a network of First Nations contributors and creatives, and have some excellent information and resources.
Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates respect, trust and positive relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

April 22, 2020

Sisterhood and Turning Rage Into Action Ft. Marlee Silva from Tiddas4Tiddas

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This week we spoke to Marlee Silva from Tiddas 4 Tiddas, a social media platform celebrating Indigenous excellence. We reflected on the power of sisterhood, and how to turn rage into productivity.

Marlee Silva is a Gamilaroi/Dunghutti writer, podcast host and Co-Founder of Tiddas 4 Tiddas, the social media-based movement dedicated to elevating stories of inspiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls from across the country.

Her debut novel ‘My Tidda, My Sister‘ inspired by Tiddas 4 Tiddas is set to be released in September 2020.

Resources and Links

Deadly Story – “A place for Aboriginal Culture, Country & Community. A place to grow my knowledge & be proud.” Check out their excellent resources and information.
ABC Open: Mother Tongue – ABC Open celebrates NAIDOC with Mother Tongue, sharing Australia’s first languages.
This episode was recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung people.
- Learn more about the history of Wurundjeri
- Interview with Uncle Bryon Powell, Wadawurrung Elder and Chair of Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation

Page header photo from marieclaire.com

April 8, 2020

Building Communities through Social Media Ft. Professor Bronwyn Carlson

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This week we spoke to Professor Bronwyn Carlson to learn more about social media in indigenous communities, and how we (as white Australians) can support our indigenous communities online.

Professor Bronwyn Carlson is an Aboriginal woman who was born on and lives on D’harawal Country in NSW Australia. She is a scholar with both a national and international reputation in the field of Indigenous Studies. She has vast teaching and curriculum development experience and has published in scholarly journals, nationally and internationally. Professor Carlson maintains a strong connection between Indigenous Studies pedagogy and research. She is the author of the book, The Politics of Identity: Who Counts as Aboriginal Today? (Aboriginal Studies Press, 2016). She is also the founding and managing editor of the Journal of Global Indigeneity.

Check out these AMAZING people:

Celeste Liddle – “Accidental opinion writer, occasional radio interviewee and blogger at ‘Rantings of an Aboriginal Feminist”
Aretha Brown – @_enterthedragon_
Dylan Mooney – Check out his art on insta @dylanmooney_
Textile Design by Indigenous artists – @o_north_o