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InFocus is a segment where we speak to PBCs who are creating exciting social and economic developments for their Aboriginal members and communities.In this week's episode, we yarn with Yandruwandha woman, Teresa Gallo, who is the Chairperson of Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Traditional Land Owners Aboriginal Corporation (YYTLOAC). YYTLOAC acts as the agent for the native title rights and interests of the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka people of far north-east South Australia.In our interview recorded on the banks of the Cooper Creek, Teresa talks about YYTLOAC projects planned in the Innamincka area, including an immersive light show, a self-guided walking tour, glamping accommodation, and a nature playground.Recorded on Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Country.

How do Aboriginal groups reach native title status and what happens to them when they do?Today we're speaking with the CEO of South Australian Native Title Services, Keith Thomas, to find out more about:the services needed to reach native title statusthe services available after native title is claimedsupport and services available to Aboriginal groups here in South AustraliaIf you're a regular listener, you might be aware that Aboriginal Way news, which includes this radio show and podcast, our quarterly newspaper and our online news service, are all publications of South Australian Native Title Services, better known as SANTS.Today we're speaking with the CEO about SANTS' role as the native title provider for South Australia and what services it can provide to South Australian Aboriginal groups both to reach native title status, and to provide support and assistance afterwards.If you're part of an Aboriginal group who is interested in finding out more about the types of services SANTS offers and if they can offer support to your group, contact SANTS on 8110 2800 or free call 1800 010 360.

The dingo is often referred to as a pest - at least to farmers - but it is also a significant living feature in First Nations culture and important within the Australian ecological system.Wild Dog is the first artistic outcome of a multi-year cultural maintenance and revival project that will connect the dingo story from Kaurna and Narungga country in South Australia to Lardil Country in Mornington Island, Qld, including cultural links stretching to the Wild Dog story for the Bunun people in Taiwan.Kaurna/Narungga artist Jacob Boehme conceived this project and artistically directed artists and communities across five Nations: Narungga (SA), Kaurna (SA), Lardil (Qld), Kaiadilt (Qld) and Bunun (Taiwan) in order to preserve and maintain the wild dog story. This included extensive consultation with with more than 50 Narungga and Kaurna Elders and community members.The result is an immersive exhibition and installation at Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute presented by Tarnanthi Festival as part of Illuminate Adelaide, produced by Country Arts SA and Insite Arts International.

For many Aboriginal language groups across South Australia, the word ‘tjindu' translates to sun or sunshine, so it was the perfect choice to name a foundation whose purpose is to help Aboriginal children and young people shine their brightest.The Tjindu Foundation aims to build resilience, school retention and employment prospects for the Aboriginal students who participate in their engagement and cultural education programs.When April Lawrie and Pauly Vandenbergh established the Aboriginal community-controlled organisation at the end of 2019/early 2020, they had no idea that activities would quickly come to a grinding halt, given a certain global pandemic – before they'd really even got started.But as their roles as South Australia's Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, and the National Diversity Talent Manager at the AFL respectively would suggest, this did not stop April and Pauly.Now, two and a half years later, Tjindu's programs are helping young people shine.

The Wangayarta Memorial Park was created specifically to rebury Kaurna ancestorial remains being returned from museums and universities.If you haven't already, go back and listen to our first episode about Wangayarta, on December 9 2021, which explains the backstory of the memorial park.In this episode, we hear from Kaurna Elders, Uncle Moogy Sumner and Aunty Madge Wanganeen, who've been involved in the reburials of their ancestors disturbed from the north and west of Adelaide."If you rebury our ancestors into the place where they came from, someone is going to come and dig them up again because they want to put something else there... another building, another railway track, another road. But at Wangayarta, no one is going to go there and disturb them Old People, they're there to rest now," said Uncle Moogy Sumner."It's another chapter for our people, in doing the right thing with our ancestors. I'm so blessed to be a Kaurna Elder woman to be put in this position and to help other communities in getting ready for their reburials," said Kaurna Elder, Aunty Madge Wanganeen.

Landscape SA has released its ten-year State Landscape Strategy.South Australia's landscape boards, peak bodies, local and state government agencies, and other landscape management stakeholders have worked together to develop the strategy.The document outlines seven priorities for the landscape boards and their communities to consider in their land management practices.Landscape stakeholder, Travis Thomas is the co-chair of the First Nations of South Australia Aboriginal Corporation and says the strategy recognises Aboriginal people's connection to Country.“We've been providing input into the inclusion of First Nations throughout all landscape policy, and there is a good section in there which emphasises having First Nations involved,” said Nukunu man Travis Thomas.First Nations SA is the peak body for Aboriginal groups across South Australia, acting as a united voice on cultural heritage.Aboriginal Way asked Mr Thomas to explain how each priority could be implemented using First Nations knowledge.

Today - Friday, 3 June, 2022 marks 30 years since the 1992 Mabo decision by the High Court of Australia.The landmark decision disproved 'terra nullius' (land belonging to no-one) and led to the native title act the following year.Osker Linde, the Deputy Principal Legal Officer at SA Native Title Services joined us on the show to explain the complexities of the native title system.

"I wanted to make the flagpoles visible to members of the public walking past Government House so they're able to see the Australian flag, the flag of South Australia, the Australian Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag flying side by side in a prominent position, permanently." - SA Governor Frances Adamson.The four flags were raised at a flag dedication ceremony at the beginning of Reconciliation Week last Friday. It is the first time the Indigenous flags have been flown permanently in Government House's 183 year history. Previously they have been flown from the roof for special occasions only.South Australian Attorney-General Kyam Maher raised the Aboriginal flag; Indigenous AFL executive Tanya Hosch raised the Torres Strait Islander flag; World War II veteran, 102 year old Keith "Chook" Fowler raised the national Australian flag and Sacred Heart College student Lara Nguyen, whose parents came from Vietnam, raised the South Australian state flag.Listen to our interview with South Australian Governor Frances Adamson about it here.

iDreaming tv is a South Australian Indigenous screen and new media arts organisation which has just launched a brand new online channel, dedicated to showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork and media content.Funded by the Australian Government's Indigenous Languages and Arts program, the online channel 12 years in the making aims to change the landscape for Aboriginal artists by offering them a platform where they can display or sell their work and connect with other artists.iDreaming tv is the result of a strategy called “In Front of the Future”, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Screen and New Media Arts Strategy for South Australia 2020-2030, which came from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, agencies and community organisations across SA surveyed.Take a listen to our interview with coordinator David Wilson about it.Check out iDreaming tv at idreamingtv.org/.

Last week, Aboriginal Way sat down with South Australia's first Aboriginal Attorney-General and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Honourable Kyam Maher.We found out more about his background and what has got him to where he is today, and asked him about pressing issues in the sector such as his plans for progress on the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Aboriginal Heritage Act.

Recently, Aboriginal Way took a trip to Warraparinga to drop into the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, run by Southern Cultural Immersion.Warraparinga, meaning ‘Windy Place' in Kaurna language, is a nature reserve in Bedford Park at Marion, and a site of cultural significance for the Kaurna people. It is associated with the Tjilbruke Dreaming story and the beginning of the Tjilbruke Trail.Southern Cultural Immersion hold musical performances and markets against this backdrop. They also offer cultural training, community engagement, art and cultural tours alongside their gallery and shop space, which stock artworks and products from Aboriginal artists and businesses, as well as merch of their own.Aboriginal Way visited the Centre very early in its operations last year, so it was good to go back and speak with its owner Corey Turner, and events and marketing director, Eve Gregory, to see how the Centre has evolved since then.

“What I really like about largescale work is that it's a way of reminding non-Aboriginal people that we're still here and that our culture is still as important today as it has always been.”Scott Rathman is the contemporary Aboriginal artist behind the name Rusted Tin, and a cultural learning consultant who integrates his heritage with modern-day stories through colourful, recognisable artworks on everything from largescale outdoor murals to canvases to coffee mugs.His larger work can be seen on corrugated iron fences, sheds, roller doors, brick walls and most recently a scooter pump track in Whyalla. Scott sees his work as a modern version of the rock art and cave paintings that distinguished Aboriginal art of the past.He likes telling new stories, but every new piece of art he creates is in some way inspired by this grandmother, a member of the Stolen Generation.

This year the AIATSIS Summit is being convened in partnership with Queensland South Native Title Services and hosted by the Kabi Kabi people.The annual Summit brings together Indigenous communities, native title stakeholders, academics, legal experts, and government departments to address the biggest issues facing traditional owners.CEO of Queensland South Native Title Services, Kevin Smith, spoke to Aboriginal Way about the significance of the Summit which aligns with the 30th anniversary of the Mabo decision.AIATSIS Summit dates: 30 May to 3 June 2022Location: Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, Twin WatersMore info: aiatsis.gov.au/whats-new/events/2022-aiatsis-summitwww.kabikabination.com.au

Renmark High School is having great success with its new Ngarrindjeri language and culture class. We speak with the school's Aboriginal Officer, Ngintait Nganguruku Yankunytjatjara man Daniel Giles, about why it's working so well.

Today we'll hear from a university professor who developed the national 'shape paper' for teaching languages, including Aboriginal languages, in education.

A digital map will share sites in South Australia where colonial violence took place against Aboriginal people in the 1800s.University of Adelaide researcher, Dr Skye Krichauff, is working on the project called 'Reconciling with the Frontier' and shares more in this week's episode.Aboriginal people with any information about the colonial conflicts are encouraged to contact Dr Krichauff via arts.adelaide.edu.au/frontier-conflict/contact-us

Unlike most states, the South Australia Government does not fund Aboriginal rangers directly.Country Needs People started a petition to change this, calling on political parties in the SA election to support Indigenous land and sea management by funding Aboriginal rangers.Patrick O'Leary, Executive Director at Country Needs People, and Denise Wilton, from Land Management Coordinator at Nepabunna Community Aboriginal Corporation, join us to explain more.

'Common Dissonance' is the only all-Indigenous circus performance at this year's Adelaide Fringe. Wakka Wakka person Harley Mann is the director of the show which highlights the co-existence of science and spirituality in Australia - a nation consisting of western and Indigenous ways of living and thinking.'Common Dissonance' is on show at Gluttony from Feb 18 to March 6. Tix: https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/common-dissonance-af2022

February 13 is the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations delivered by former prime minister Kevin Rudd in 2008.This year Reconciliation SA was forced to cancel their annual Reconciliation Breakfast, but they ‘pivoted' and produced a commemorative film explains CEO Shona Reid.Watch the film at reconciliationsa.org.au.

RAWsa is a 100% Aboriginal-owned and managed company providing civil construction, traffic management, and cultural heritage services.The group was named the employer of the year 2021 by the Civil Contractors Federation SA for its sustainable and inclusive employment opportunities.We spoke to RAW Managing Director Allan Jones and and CEO Adam Latemore to find out more.

Natasha Wanganeen spoke to us about organising the Survival Day march at Tarntanyangga, the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, and her take on the Australian government buying the copyright to the Aboriginal flag.

More than 100 Aboriginal remains stored at the South Australian Museum were reburied at Kaurna Wangayarta Smithfield Memorial Park this week.In the past, some remains were stolen by institutions, and others have been disturbed by the development of Adelaide.The SA Museum has apologised for its involvement and supported Kaurna elders in repatriating their old people to a final resting place.Hear about the world-first reburial and memorial park through Kaurna elders, SA Museum leaders, and the Adelaide Cemeteries Authority.

A new service by the Department of Human Services (DHS) will connect Aboriginal people with limited English skills to interpreters who can translate important information from government departments.Executive Director of Community Support and Investment at DHS, Ruth Ambler, shares how the service works and why it will break down communication barriers for Aboriginal people living in South Australia.DHS is hiring Aboriginal interpreters currently living/working in Adelaide, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Eyre Peninsula and APY Lands. For more information contact: 8226 6661 or alis@sa.gov.au

Immersion is a 360-degree experience educating audiences about the significance of water to South Australia.Virtual reality technology allows you to step into locations from 50 million years ago, to see how Kaurna land has transitioned from rainforest to the Adelaide plains we know today.Immersion's director Nathan Bazley, and Kaurna cultural producer Jack Buckskin, joined Aboriginal Way to share more.Immersion is on show at Light, 63 Light Square Adelaide, until the 28th of November. Tickets are available at immerseadl.com.au

Since 2006, Indigenous Youth Mobility Pathways Project has helped high school leavers from remote communities start their tertiary education journey.IYMP Adelaide supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples between the ages of 16 to 24 by providing housing and support to students while they study away from home.We caught up with IYMP Adelaide coordinator, Kevin Coleman, and IYMP education support officer, Gillian Bowie, at Turkindi Expo 2021 to find out more about the project.

Turkindi is a Kaurna word that means coming together and sharing information. For 21 years, the service has helped Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples find meaningful employment and training opportunities.On November 9, Turkindi is holding an expo featuring service providers, which will be available to provide information about employment, education, housing, and health. Turkindi's chairperson, Ivan Tiwu-Copley, joined Aboriginal Way to talk about the expo taking place from 10am to 2pm at the Lights Community and Sports Centre.Head to www.turkindi.com.au to find out more.

April Lawrie was appointed South Australia's first Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in late 2018.Until now, the Mirning and Kokatha woman was working in partnership with the Children's Commissioner, but a change in legislation has given Ms Lawrie independent authority to investigate systemic issues facing young Aboriginal people.In this episode, the Commissioner reflects on her first term, why she is reapplying for the role, and how she would use her investigative powers to improve the lives of Indigenous youth.

Forty years on, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981 remains unprecedented in Australian lands rights history.Initially called the Pitjantjatjara Land Rights Act, it gave traditional owners inalienable freehold title to their land in the far north-west of South Australia.Members of APY determine how the 103,000 square kilometres of land is managed by an executive board, which reports directly to Premier Steven Marshall.Although celebrations have been postponed to April 22, APY general manager Richard King reflected on the past, present and future of the region.

A virtual reality film is helping people access Country from hundreds of kilometres away. The film is called Arabana Songlines and launched during Tarnanthi, the festival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, at a venue called The Lab. Director Colleen Strangways and videographer Vivian Wong spoke to Aboriginal Way about the production of Arabana Songlines and the power of virtual reality storytelling.

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way, brought to you by SA Native Title Services. Narungga and Kaurna man, Les Wanganeen won Kinship Carer of the Year at the inaugural SA Child Protection Awards after five years of caring for his grandson. Les shared his story with Aboriginal Way and has advice for prospective kinship carers.

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way, brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. Only 80 years ago, the black-footed rock-wallaby, or warru, were swarming in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, but in 2007 they were South Australia's most endangered mammal.In 2021, a successful warru conservation program received an $8.3 million funding boost from the National Indigenous Australian's Agency to continue its work for another seven years. APY Lands manager of land management, Neil Collins, said the funding will help APY Rangers continue their conservation work and create more employment opportunities for Anangu people.

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way, brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. Spring is the perfect time of year for Nature Festival with over 200 events happening in South Australia from September 25 to October 4.In this episode, Nature Festival director Ryan Hubbard shares the 2021 program including events led by the traditional owners of the land now known as South Australia.Check out the Nature Festival program: www.naturefestival.org.au

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. This week we speak to State Records Director Simon Froude, and State Library of South Australia Director Geoff Strempel, about a new Aboriginal Reference Group that will inform both institutions.People who identify as Aboriginal people and care about issues relating to libraries, archives, and records management can apply to be a member of the reference group by September 30, 2021, at archives.sa.gov.au.

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. This week we speak to South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Network convenor, Scott Wilson, about a new plan to Close the Gap in South Australia.The South Australian Closing the Gap Implementation Plan is supported by the South Australian Government and promises to make significant improvements to the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the state.Find out more: saaccon.org.au

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. This week we speak to Southern Cultural Immersion about their latest endeavour running the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre at Warriparinga.Southern Cultural Immersion is owned and run by Kaurna man Corey Turner, who joins us on the show with cultural director Tobias Turner, and events and marketing director Eve Gregory.They provide cultural tours and training on Kaurna land and will offer a fresh take on the art gallery, retail and function space at their new home, the Living Kaurna Cultural Centre.Find out more: www.southernculturalimmersion.com.au

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. This week we speak to Yuwallarai woman Kirstie Parker, a guest curator of the 2021 Adelaide Festival of Ideas.Kirstie shares why Australia needs more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in media, a field she has worked in for over 25 years.Follow us on social media for native title news and First Nations stories ⬇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativetitlesaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SANativeTitleServices/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nativetitlesa

Welcome back to Aboriginal Way brought to you by South Australian Native Title Services. This week we speak to Kalkadunga didgeridoo player and composer, William Barton, ahead of his performance with the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) at Illuminate Festival.William Barton & the ASQ will perform at Adelaide Town Hall on Wednesday, July 21 with tickets available here: https://www.illuminateadelaide.com/events/australian-string-quartet-and-william-bartonFollow us on social media for native title news and First Nations stories ⬇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nativetitlesaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SANativeTitleServices/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nativetitlesa

Aboriginal Way is proud to share an episode from the award-winning series Southern Deadly Yarns season 2 by Neporendi Aboriginal Forum Inc. and Onkaparinga Libraries.This episode is about Blackfulla Bookclub, an online celebration of First Nations storytelling that has amassed over 35,000 followers on Instagram. Run by Gumbaynggirr and Barkandji woman Merinda Dutton and Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman Teela Reid, these passionate lawyers and influencers yarn about literature, culture, and more.Follow the creators of Southern Deadly Yarns on social media:www.facebook.com/cityofonkaparingawww.facebook.com/Neporendi/

During Reconciliation Week 2021, Aboriginal Way attended the first AIATSIS Summit at the Adelaide Convention Centre. This was a combination of the National Native Title Conference and Indigenous Research Conference usually held separately. Delegates from around the country attended the summit, where academics, legal experts, and community sectors shared the challenges regarding research and native title.Craig Ritchie is the CEO of AIATSIS which stands for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. In this episode, the Dhunghutti man shares what it's like to be an Aboriginal bureaucrat operating "biculturally in a white system".

Hear about Brian Butler's lifelong devotion to healing the harm caused by the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.Brian's new book ‘Sorry and Beyond: Healing the Stolen Generations' exposes the Australian government's policies which aimed to destroy the identity of Indigenous children by taking away their language, culture, and connection to country.The book is available now: shop.aiatsis.gov.au/products/sorry-and-beyond

Hear about Brian Butler's lifelong devotion to healing the harm caused by the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families.Brian's new book ‘Sorry and Beyond: Healing the Stolen Generations' exposes the Australian government's policies which aimed to destroy the identity of Indigenous children by taking away their language, culture, and connection to country.The book is available now: shop.aiatsis.gov.au/products/sorry-and-beyond

Tuthangga (Park 17) Adelaide was the site of the first cultural burn in an Australian capital city and the first on Kaurna Yerta in 200 years. The Kaurna community, City of Adelaide, Green Adelaide and the Department for Environment and Water have been working together to make this cultural burn a reality with assistance from Indigenous Fire Practitioner Victor Steffenson.Cultural burns not only reduce the amount of fuel which can result in devastating bushfires, but these low and controlled burns produce smoke which is important for germination of seeds and regeneration of plants.Aboriginal Way spoke to Kaurna elder Jeffrey Newchurch who is pleased to be working with the council to integrate traditional knowledge into the management of the Adelaide Park Lands.We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this episode was recorded, the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.

SA Native Title Services is the publisher of Aboriginal Way - we assist Aboriginal people in South Australia to gain recognition and to protect their native title rights and interests.While on a recent work trip, we spoke to Mick Starkey, our Cultural Heritage and Land Management Senior Project Officer.His Kokatha people received native title in 2014 over approximately 140,000 km2 of their land in the northern region of South Australia between Lake Torrens and Lake Gairdner.One morning, Mick made some billy tea and was happy to sit and speak about his work as a park ranger at Uluru for 26 years, the fight to receive native title over Kokatha country, and how cultural and natural values go hand in hand.

Shane Mankitya Cook is a Wulli Wulli and Guwa descendant from Queensland. He was adopted by the Kaurna community in Adelaide and given the name Mankitya, which translates to "the scarred one". Over a coffee, near his studio at Black Diamond Tattoo, we talk about his life as an Aboriginal artist, athlete, and youth mentor.

Mali Isabel is an Arabana and Kokatha artist making a name for herself on Kaurna land. The 21-year-old was a successful applicant of a year-long residency at Carclew where she is developing her skills in painting, photography and ceramics. Mali bases her work on equality by using every colour of the rainbow and has big plans for her art empire.Instagram: @malisabelart

It’s South Australia’s turn to see the Legacy: Reflections on Mabo exhibition which has been showcased at art galleries across the country since 2019.Eddie Mabo spent a decade seeking recognition of his people’s ownership of Mer Island in the Torres Strait, and on 3 June 1992 the High Court of Australia agreed by rejecting terra nullius (land belonging to no-one).Co-curated by Gail Mabo, Dr Jonathan McBurnie and Kellie Williams, the exhibition brings together a selection of 22 works by 25 Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists in the spirit of reconciliation. Ursla Halpin, the gallery and cultural arts coordinator at Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery takes us on an audio tour of the exhibition.

Gina Rings is an award winning choreographer and dancer with over 30 years’ experience in the arts.Hailing from the west coast of South Australia, Gin Rings is a Kokatha woman who knew she wanted to be on stage before she was out of nappies.Speaking of nappies, she is the artistic director for an upcoming show at the 2021 DreamBIG Children’s festival, called Our Corka bubs.Our Corka Bubs is the first ever Aboriginal contemporary dance work for babies. The best part, the whole show is in Ngarrindjeri language.

Tika Tirka means to stay and learn in Kaurna language, and that's exactly what Indigenous students from regional communities are able to do when they move into the student accommodation.Based in Adelaide's CBD, Tika Tirka provides students aged 18 to 26 with an affordable, safe and culturally appropriate home away from home while they study in Adelaide.We speak with State Manager for Aboriginal Community Housing, Wayne Gibbings, about the services provided; Ngarrindjeri and Narrunga university student, Michael Cullen, talks about his experience living at the facility; and Housing Officer, Ronald Rankine, promotes Indigenous students having a space where they are the majority.

South Australian of the Year, Tanya Hosch, says racism is the nation's unfinished business and talking about it will make us better Australians. Tanya is the first Indigenous person and second woman to join the AFL executive — her leadership has made the game more inclusive for women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and gender diverse players.In our interview, Tanya shares her personal experiences with racism, proud career moments and why there are positive outcomes for all if we change the date of Australia Day.

Warndu is an Indigenous owned company that makes products with wild harvested Australian native ingredients. Founders Damien Coulthard and Rebecca Sullivan, say native ingredients have a place in every Australian pantry, and recipes from their cookbook, Warndu Mai, may inspire you to get started.Warndu means “good” in Adnyamathanha and reflects the brand’s aim of providing nutritious food that has a positive impact on people both physically and mentally.Hear about why Damien and Rebecca started Warndu, how they collaborated with Haigh's Chocolates and feel their genuine passion for sustainability, through food and education.

WOMADelaide has announced a new music development initiative for emerging First Nations artists, in collaboration with the City of Playford’s music venue and industry training hub Northern Sound System and Balya Productions.Ten artists will take part in the year-round mentorship, with some given the opportunity to perform at WOMADelaide next week, including MRLN X RKM (Marlon Motlop and MC Rulla Kelly-Mansell).Festival director Ian Scobie said the academy was founded to “further build WOMAD’s connection with local and emerging talent and audiences across the community.”MRLN X RKM will open for Midnight Oil on Saturday the 6th of March – other First Nations artists including Archie Roach, Frank Yamma, Bunna Lawrie and more will perform over the WOMAD weekend in King Rodney Park / Ityamai-itpina.Aboriginal Way caught up with Marlon Motlop, one half of MRLK & RKM, to find out what the initiative means for First Nations artists.Tickets and info at womadelaide.com.au