Podcasts about Gunai

MERRIGONGX is set to kick off 2025 with an extraordinary and deeply personal work from proud Gunai woman and acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Kirli Saunders. Titled Yandha Djanbay (Go Slowly), this intimate storytelling experience will be on stage at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre from 20-22 February.

20. oktobrī Jāzepa Vītola Latvijas Mūzikas akadēmijas Lielajā zālē notiks koncerts „Sveicam Šūbertu un Vecumnieku”, kurā jauniešu kamerorķestris Davinspiro Camerata un tā līderis Daniils Bulajevs sadarbībai aicinājuši čellisti Gunu Šnē un komponistu, diriģentu Andri Vecumnieku. Viņam šī gada jūnijā apritēja apaļi 60 un vasaras mēnešos pēc jauno mūziķu aicinājuma tapa Sinfonia F (Concerto Grosso Pastorale), kas turpina komponista simfoniju ciklu, kurā šī būs jau sestā simfonija. Cikls aizsākts 1991. gadā ar Sinfonia A, kurai sekoja B, C, D un E. Katrā reizē komponists izmēģina kādu citu sinfonia žanra modeli, un šoreiz tas ir Concerto grosso. Darbs veltīts vijolniekam Daniilam Bulajevam, čellistei Gunai Šnē un stīgu kamerorķestrim Davinspiro Camerata, bet pie diriģenta pults pirmatskaņojumā būs pats autors. Iedvesmu savam jaunajam skaņdarbam Andris Vecumnieks ir smēlis no Ludviga van Bēthovena Sestās simfonijas ("Pastorālā"), bet atsauces rodamas arī no citu komponistu darbiem. Andris Vecumnieks: "Nosaukums „Pastorālā” atbilda iecerei ar mīļu smaidu paskatīties uz to, kā šīs pastorālās izjūtas var transformēties caur Bēthovenu un citiem komponistiem manā skatījumā. Ja Sinfonia in E bija pietiekami nopietna, tad šī ir ar smaidu klausāma. Atkal būs tēmu kontroldarbs, bet tas nav prioritārais, jo man bija svarīgi parādīt noskaņu, kad kāds cilvēks atbrauc uz vienu dienu uz laukiem un kādi piedzīvojumi viņu tur sagaida - no jaukas ierašanās, tad negaiss, vētra, atpūta un noslēguma vēl diezgan jestrs tusiņš kopā ar savējiem.” 200. gadskārta 2024. gadā aprit arī Franča Šūberta 14. stīgu kvartetam Nāve un meitene. Koncertā izskanēs Gustava Mālera veiktais skaņdarba pārlikums stīgu orķestrim.  

Kirli Saunders is many things: she's a multi-award winning artist, she's walked the runways of Australian Afterpay Fashion Week and she's a celebrated educator that has taught children in classrooms around New South Wales. But first and foremost, she's a proud Gunai woman - and a storyteller.  On today's episode of Under the Gloss, Phoebe and Kirli are talking about how she learned to connect with her country, why matriarchy is so important for First Nations families and why being Blak in the current political climate is more exhausting than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yarning Up has returned for Season Three, with even more rich and inspiring, First Nation's guests and conversations to come.  In this season's first instalment, Caroline had the pleasure of yarning with Gunai, Kurnai and Wotjobaluk man, Ben Abbatangelo.  Ben is a passionate and purpose driven storyteller, story-maker and story-amplifier, which is reflected in his many creative outputs.  Such as documentaries for VICE, writing for The Saturday Paper and The Guardian, and being a regular voice for various ABC channels and The Project.The conversation between Caroline and Ben is deeply rich, inspiring, and generous. It delves deep into their perspectives, aspirations and doubts about the upcoming referendum in Australia, which is set to take place between October and December 2023. The referendum will seek to enshrine First Peoples into the constitution as the rightful owners of "so-called Australia" and ask all Australians the following:‘'A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?''As well as that, it will be put to Australians that the constitution be amended to include a new chapter titled "Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples"A special thanks to our listeners who also weighed in on this topic! We appreciate you. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! To keep up to date with Benny, be sure to follow on Instagram here. Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

In this week's episode, Caroline is joined by Benny Clark, proud Gunai, Kurnai and Djapwurrung man. Benny is a Melbourne based session drummer playing for the likes of Baker Boy and Dallas Woods among many others. Benny has always been open to being vulnerable and expressing himself, and this episode is no exception. He tells us about growing up in predominantly white neighbourhood, and the mistreatment and abuse he experienced for being openly and proudly Indigenous. With diagnosed ADHD young, Benny admits to getting bored of things quite quickly, which is what his parents expected to happen when he asked for a drum kit. 27 years later he's made his mark, working with some incredible artists along the way. The two yarn about his extensive music career, his influence and introduction to the music world, working with artists like Baker Boy and their incredible story of determination to perform after Splendour In The Grass was cancelled only hours before their set. To keep up to date with Benny Clark, be sure to follow him on Instagram here.This episodes deals with some issues of suicide and self harm. If you or someone you know is struggling then contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 13 Yarn on 13 92 76.safeTALK is a half-day alertness workshop that prepares anyone over the age of 15, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. For more information about Safe Talk, click the link here.  If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and don't forget to follow the show! Follow Caroline on Instagram @blak_wattle_coaching and learn more about working with Caroline here! We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia's First Peoples' who have never ceded their sovereignty. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri/Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation where the podcast was taped. We pay our deepest respects to Traditional Owners across Australia and Elders past, present and emerging.This podcast was brought to you by On Track Studio.www.ontrackstudio.com.au@on.track.studioFor advertising opportunities please email hello@ontrackstudio.com.au

The background noise of life today is a constant siren of uncertainty for the future. It's easy to feel out of control and lose sight of what matters. When the opportunity to interview Kirli Saunders arrived, I felt a pull to also talk about the future of our planet. Kirli is a proud Gunai woman. Her writing has received numerous awards and critical acclaim. An Artist and consultant on culture and diversity. She is an advocate for the environment, gender and racial equality and LGBTIQA+ rights. In 2020 Kirli was awarded NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year. In our conversation we discuss the environment and listening to each other, our elders and to country. We follow Kirli's trajectory from a career in teaching that inspired her to write ‘The Incredible Freedom Machines'. To the moment her mentor said “Kirli… you need to start taking this [writing] seriously.” And the pressure that comes with stepping into the unknown, success and responsibility. The thing that struck me was that under the barrage of worldly heaviness and uncertainty, Kirli is a figure of calm resilience founded in daily practice. A voice of hope and possibility for the whole community. Kirli's message begins with compassion and alignment to values, country and community. It's in her voice when she talks, her writing, her art. Everything she applies herself to. It's a reminder that making any change in the world needs to start with ourselves. Enjoy, Az

Join this conversation between author, educator and Gunai woman Kirli Saunders and Gomeroi Social Worker & Campaigner, Rachael McPhail who discuss how you and your family can respectfully honour First Nations people on January 26th

On the show today Dr Danielle Arabena yarns with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison who comes to share his ideology of bringing back the warrior, to change the narrative, shift the mindset and help men regain their connection, healing and growth. He leads the way for change through a positive outlook and through the teachings of his Grandfather and his elders.Dwayne is a Yuin- Ngarrugu Descendant with connections to the Yorta-Yorta, Dja Dja Warrup, Watchabolic & Gunai language groups. Through 10 years of dedication helping Indigenous males regain connection, healing & growth he believes the concept of Bring Back The Warrior is giving humility & a much needed voice to first nations males. He also is the founding director of Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, Co founder of Mirritya Mundya Indigenous Twist along with being an integral member of the NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council.Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness Workshops:https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com/about-usBring Back The Warrior Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/bring-back-the-warrior/id1521640681Ethical native food providershttps://indigiearth.com.au/https://www.indigigrow.com.au/Verified Indigenous business database:https://supplynation.org.au/

Dziesminieks Haralds Sīmanis šogad svin savu 70. dzimšanas dienu. Atmodas gadu dziesminieks, talants tīrradnis, koncertējis visu apzinīgo mūžu un turpina to darīt arī tagad. Atliek tikai pabrīnīties, kā viņš pamanījies izvairīties ne tikai no balvām par mūzikā ieguldīto mūžu, bet tā kārtīgi līdz šim nav devies rokās pat aprakstīšanai. Nav viegli uzrakstīt liecību par nomadiskā dzīveveida piekopēju, baznīcu jumta licēju, Atmodas gadu dziesminieku. Te ne vienmēr der pētnieku ierastie paņēmieni - balvu un iznākušo albumu uzskaitījums. Jāpārslēdz domāšana, jo dziesminieku kustībā īsti svēti ir tie mirkļi, kas uzzibsnī, aizdedzina citus, fiziskajā realitātē izpaužoties ar laika nobīdi un reizēm negaidītā veidā. Guna Rukšāne ir paveikusi šķietami neiespējamo, nesen iznākusi viņas grāmata “Haralds Sīmanis. Dziesminieks” – uzrakstīta ne tikai dziesminieka biogrāfija, bet arī Atmodai būtiskā Cēsu 1988. gada folkfestivāla vēsture. Grāmatas atvēršanas svētki, varbūt ne gluži ierastā izpausmē, arī notika Cēsīs. Bija tā – Haralds Sīmanis sēdās pie Cēsu Svētā Jāņa baznīcas ērģelēm, un – viss bija vaļā. Šobrīd Guna Rukšāne ir dārzniece. “Jaunrūjās”, uz kurām dodamies no Cēsīm. Sarunas laikā pilnziedā ir peonijas, ik pa brīdim sētā iebrauc stādu pircēji, nupat iznākušo grāmatu kaudzīte ir turpat pie ieejas dārzā. Grāmata “Haralds Sīmanis. Dziesminieks” ir pirmā, ne tikai Haralda Sīmaņa biogrāfija, bet arī Cēsu dumpīgās intelektuālās vides, sākot no pagājušā gadsimta 70.gadiem, skicējums. Guna Rukšāne daudz grāmatā ļāvusi runāt laikabiedriem, ar iejūtīgu klātbūtni, precizējot faktus, raksturojot pašus runātājus. Grāmata veidota kā Haralda laikabiedru, cēsnieku likteņu kaleidoskops, un arī pašas autores – Gunas Rukšānes dzīvesstāsts, tajā ir svarīgs. Cēsu kultūras centrā Guna Rukšāne esot sākusi strādāt spontāni pieņemta lēmuma rezultātā. Studējusi jurispudenci Rīgā, vienā brīdī sapratusi, ka nevēlas strādāt esošajā sistēmā, un krasi izmainījusi savu dzīvi. Pēc grāmatas izlasīšanas, es saprotu, ka nevaru pat iedomāties citu cilvēku kā Gunu Rukšāni, kurš varētu izstāstīt Haralda Sīmaņa stāstu. Tas ir dziļi personībā balstīts pasaules skatījums katru cilvēku, varbūt pat pretēji mākslā izplatītajam biogrāfiju rakstīšanas kanonam, redzēt kā daļu no dzimtas, pilsētas, kāda lielāka stāsta. Un tas prasa arī zināmu morālu uzdrošināšanos, ietver neizbēgamu morālu vērtējumu, un ko tādu darīt drīkst tikai tuvu klāt stāvējušais, draugs un cīņu biedrs. Vēl viena no Cēsu leģendām, bez kura nebūtu Haralda Sīmaņa stāsts, ir viņa tēvs – Harijs Sīmanis. Vecais Sīmanis ir arī tas, kurš pagājušā gadsimta septiņdesmitajos sapulcināja kompāniju, kas divarpus gadus mainīja jumtu Cēsu Svētā Jāņa baznīcai. Ilgi strādāja, līdz noķēra to īpašo augstienes sajūtu, Haralds iemācījās spēlēt ērģeles un satika savu dziesmu vārdu autoru Arvīdu Ulmi. Cēsu baznīca, kā vēlāk ikviena baznīca, kurā šī komanda tādā vai mainīgā sastāvā lika jumtu, kļuva par brīvdomīgo svētceļojumu mērķi. Guna Rukšāne saka, ka 1975. gadā Haralds Sīmanis vēl komponējis šlāgerīšus, Miervaldis Kalniņš savās atmiņās raksta, ka 1977. - 78. Sīmanis esot bijis pavisam gatavs. Tad iznāk, ka tie ir bijuši tikai pāris gadi, kas Sīmani izmainījuši, un tie aizrit Cēsu baznīcas tornī. Miervaldis Kalniņš – neparasta personība, kas padomjlaikā uz Sibīriju braucis vairākkārt un labprātīgi. Peļņā. Un arī tāpēc, ka kopā ar citiem no Latvijas atbraukušajiem, paralēli strādājot celtniecībā, Sibīrijā varēja dzīvot daudz brīvestīgāku dzīvi – lepojas, ka tieši viņš ir bijis tas, kas noorganizējis Haralda Sīmaņa pirmos ierakstus. Pateicoties tiem, viņa balsi Liepājā pirmo reizi izdzirdējusi jauniņā aktrise Ieva Akurātere, magnetofona lentē viņa balss aizceļoja no Cēsīm uz Rīgu, pie mūzikas profesionāļiem. Kad 1980. gadā "Mikrofona" aptaujā uzvar dziesma "Ezers", Haralds Sīmanis ir profesionāls mūziķis, Latvijas Filharmonijas paspārnē koncertējošajā grupā “Tip Top”. Taču es teiktu, ka Haralda Sīmaņa patiesais slavas mirklis ir divus gadus agrāk, 1978. gadā, kad muzikologs Artemijs Troickis Maskavā sarīko folkfestivālu, viss kā pienākas – veltot to Ļeņina komjaunatnes 60. gadadienai – no Latvijas turp aizbrauc Haralds Sīmanis un … iegūst galveno balvu. Taču koncertos Haraldam Sīmanim joprojām piedevās prasa “Ezeru”. Latvijas folkmūzikas vēsture vēl nav uzrakstīta, varbūt publika vienkārši nezina šīs citas dziesmas. Kad leģendārajā 1988. gada folkfestivālā publikai bija iespēja balsot par visu laiku labāko dziesminieku kustības dziesmu, Ilze Grunte, manā izpratnē mūziķe ar absolūto mūzikas gaumi, ailītē ierakstīja šo Haralda Sīmaņa dziesmu ar Arvīda Ulmes vārdiem. Agni jeb Uguns revolūcija. Iespējams, visu laiku labākā folkdziesma. 1988. gada Cēsu folkfestivāls. Jura Vilcāna organizēts, tas izvērtās par būtisku ceļa stabiņu ceļā uz Latvijas valstiskumu. Lai nostiprinātu Notikumu kā notikumu arī kolektīvajā atmiņā, 2018. gadā Cēsīs tika rīkots pasākums. Haralda Sīmaņa dziesmas vinilā pārskatāmā nākotnē iznāks kultūras menedžmenta centra “Lauska” izdevniecībā. Jautāju arī par nākotni, vai top kas jauns. Izrādās, Haralds Sīmanis nolēmis pārskatīt dziesmas, kas skanēja 1986. gadā, kādā neparastā iestudējumā, kuru režisors Viktors Jansons bija radījis īpaši paša Eduarda Smiļģa projektētajai mājas teātra telpai, tagadējā Eduarda Smiļģa Teātra muzejā. Frederiko Garsija Lorka “Kliedziens”. Lorkas dzeju tajā lasīja Marina Janaus, uz skatuves ar ģitāru rokās Haralds Sīmanis. Tā bija leģendāra izrāde, scenogrāfiju – pār skatuvi novilktu virvi un logu telpas dibenplānā, tai bija veidojis Ilmārs Blumbergs. Viena no Marinas Janaus, arī Haralda Sīmaņa, protams, izcilākajām lomām. Izrāde vēlāk apceļoja arī citus Latvijas muzejus, un pat nekvalitatīvā tā laika ierakstā var sagaršot spriedzi. “Haralds Sīmanis. Dziesminieks” ir grāmata, kas tapusi ciešā sazobē ar Haraldu Sīmani, bet pats viņš tajā runā maz. Ir tikai viena, agrāk presē publicēta viņa intervija.

Re[ad]generate aims to regenerate reading by supporting children in fire and flood-affected communities. The campaign will deliver books written and illustrated by First Nations authors and artists, providing children in those communities with educational opportunities that reflect their communities and their daily lives.It’s now 18 months on from the devastating fires that killed 33 people and burned over 17 million hectares. A lot’s happened since then including a pandemic, floods and a mouse plague. Across Australia communities are still rebuilding and First Nation's communities are disproportionately impacted by these natural disasters.Kirli Saunders is a proud Gunai woman whose writing includes the acclaimed poetry collection Kindred and her latest, Bindi which tells the story of a community facing bushfire and its aftermath. Kirli developed the Re[ad]generate campaign to bring books and stories to affected communities that could show children their resilience and strength.

Ronnie looks back on the ten years she worked as a police officer; the childhood which shaped her, and pays tribute to the guiding strength of her proud Aboriginal father (CW: family violence)

Today marks 30 years since a powerful inquiry to stop First Nations people dying in prisons and at the hands of police. But the families of those lost are still desperate for justice. Also, young people who’ve been to prison talk about what kind of support they need to keep away from the criminal justice system. Plus, Gunai woman Ronnie Gorrie joined the police force to help change the system. She left dismayed. And, the Australian Government has announced it's going to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by September this year.

How do we as Australians reconcile the collective trauma of dispossession and the cultural disconnection of Australia’s First Nations people? For Kirli Saunders, a proud Gunai woman and Award Winning Poet and Author, healing comes from writing. In this episode Kirli talks about reconnecting with her language Gundungurra which she weaves into her poetry collection, Kindred and Bindi, a novel in verse for school kids. Bindi was also written in response to the catastrophic Black Summer bushfires that devastated Gundungurra Country in the Southern Highlands. We also talk about establishing a self-care creative habit and how writing poetry in Language is both a form of resilience and resistance. Makeshift.org.au Guest: Kirli Saunders - kirlisaunders.com Executive Producers: Caitlin Marshall & Lizzie Rose - makeshift.org.au Producer: Jennifer Macey - jennifermacey.com Theme Song: Elana Stone - elanastoneband.com.au Extra Music: Blue Dot Sessions Sound Engineer: Chris Hancock - chrishancock.network Cover Art: Kiara Mucci - kiaramucci.com This podcast was produced on the lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal Nation and supported by a small cultural grant from Wollongong Council.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we hear from Arika Waulu, a Gunai, Gunditjmara and Djapwurrung sovereign, community activator, and member of the LGBTQ community. They talk about the politics of home in the pandemic, including the impacts of restrictions, and the politics of First Nation regeneration, with the Wuurn of Kanak landback initiative setting up a base for revival. They also speak about 'LANDBACK FEST: Cultivate, Activate, Regenerate' happening at the Atherton Gardens Fitzroy on 23rd of January. 

Dwayne is a Powerful man with a Powerful story, both historic and forward looking.At once humbling and inspiring, this was a rare gift to speak with a human of such depth, clarity, passion and vision.A Yuin- Ngarrugu Descendant with connections to the Yorta-Yorta, Dja Dja Warrup, Watchabolic & Gunai language groups, Dwaynes "Bring Back The Warrior" program is aimed at helping Indigenous males regain connection, healing, growth & a much-needed voice to first nations males.He also is the founding director of Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness, Co-founder of Mirritya Mundya Indigenous Twist along with being an integral member of the NSW Aboriginal Tourism Operators Council.ENJOY BEASTS!! NOW FUCKING SUBSCRIBE!!CHECK OUT DWAYNE HERE:https://ngaranaboriginalculture.com/http://instagram.com/nncacultureawareness/https://www.facebook.com/ngaranaboriginalculture/?fref=tsBRING BACK THE WARRIORhttps://ngaranaboriginalculture.com/workshops/bring-back-the-warriorSUBSCRIBE TO MARY'S TV HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgS...Supported by MARY'Shttps://www.marys69.com/https://www.facebook.com/MarysNewtown/THE LANSDOWNE HOTELhttps://thelansdownepub.com.au/https://www.facebook.com/thelansdowne/

Content warning: Please be aware that this episode contains descriptions or discussions of state violence, queerphobia, mental health, suicide, and the effects of structural racism. If this is a trigger for you, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au, Switchboard Victoria on 1800 184 527 or switchboard.org.au, or contact your state-based service. Michele presents a series of commentaries and audio in relation to the global #BLM movement, Indigenous deaths in custody, and the erasure or silencing of black, brown, indigenous, and/or POC queer voices from the mainstream media landscape, and why the BLM political and social movement is important in terms of centering black queer activism and voices. The commentaries are provided by Niveen Abelatty (HipHopHoe), an Arabic Muslim woman of colour and a politically charged DJ and musician; Diimpa (William Cooper) a mixed Kabi Kabi autistic queer man and an avant composer and soundscape weaver; and Anonymous, a genderqueer person of colour of Sudanese background. The Melbourne Black Lives Matter and Stop Indigenous Deaths in Custody protest audio features an opening speech by Meriki Onus, a Gunai and Gunditjmara woman from Bung Yarnda and a co-founder of Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance. Listen to and download the full rally coverage here. Resources:Pay The RentAboriginal Legal rights movementNorth Australian Aboriginal Justice AgencySisters InsideVictorian Aboriginal Funeral FundANTarBlack RainbowFirst Peoples Disability Network AustraliaNATSILSWarriors of the Aboriginal ResistanceWhy we organised Melbourne’s Black Lives Matter rallyHearing the Queer Roots of Black Lives MatterThe First Mardi GrasWhat Happened at the Stonewall Riots? A Timeline of the 1969 Uprising Tracklisting: 'One' by Diimpa, 'A Deeper Love' by Aretha Franklin. 

Ahead of Blak Matriarchies, a panel as part of All About Women at the Sydney Opera House, Gunai woman Kirli Saunders joins us to chat about the power of Language, Blak ownership and empowering First Nations youth with her program Poetry in First Languages.

Storytelling is fundamental to Indigenous people. It plays a big part in the handing-down of culture from generation to generation. Gunai woman Kirli Saunders embodies the tradition of storytelling. She is an award-winning children’s book author, poet, artist and manager of the ground-breaking Poetry in First Languages program at Red Room Poetry. Kirli joins Marlee to share how she wants to make poetry visible, meaningful, and part of everyday life, especially for the youngest members of First Nations cultures. To find out more about the 'Blak Matriarchies' panel Kirli will be speaking on as part of the All About Women Festival, visit https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/events/whats-on/all-about-women/2020/blak-matriarchies.html.  CREDITS:  Host: Marlee Silva Guest: Kirli Saunders Producers: Hannah Bowman & Leah Porges The Tiddas 4 Tiddas artwork is made possible by Call Time on Melanoma and artist Keely Silva. GET IN TOUCH: Follow Tiddas 4 Tiddas on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/tiddas4tiddas/?hl=en  Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at podcast@mamamia.com.au Tiddas 4 Tiddas is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here… https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Support the show.

IMARC blockade live outside broadcast (Part 1)Recorded live at the (IMARC) International Mining & Resource Conference blockade in Melbourne Oct 28-31. Presenters Robbie Thorpe and Viv Malo (The Black Block) speak with Jerome Small, Aunty Vicki Abdullah (Tjiwarl & ANFA co-chair) & former greens MP & Gunditjmara & Gunai woman Lidia Thorpe on extractive industries & ecocide, and Indigenous rights & solutionsEarth Matters #1217 was produced by Nicky Stott

This week we indulge in sharing some fab listener feedback (after we console each other on our one and only two star review!). We also respond to a listener question about the specifics of the editing process.Then Kate speaks with author and Gunai woman Jannali Jones at the Blak & Bright Festival. They discuss her #LoveOzYA debut MY FATHER'S SHADOW, how she juggles her career in law with her writing and her exploration of cultural identity. Check out show notes for this episode on our website www.thefirsttimepodcast.com or get in touch via Twitter or Instagram @thefirsttimepod.Don't forget you can support us and the making of Season Two via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/user/overview?u=14470635! Thanks for joining us!

Djab Wurrung, XR & the Nueva Vizcaya BarricadeThis week on Earth Matters we hear from Djab Wurrung and Gunai sovereign Lidia Thorpe update on Djap Wurrung protection blockade; Extinction rebellion spring actions over the last two weeks, including solidarity activist Kevin Bracken on the Nueva Vizcaya barricade against Australian mining company OceanaGold in protest against their violent and destructive mining agenda; as well as the upcoming IMARC blockade.This week's show is #1214, and was produced by Nicky Stott.

On 2 April 2019, Writing NSW presented Talking Writing: Indigenous Languages. The panel was chaired by Gamilaroi and Anaiwon playwright Cathy Craigie, Gamilaraay author and linguist Donna Gayford McLaren, Gunai poet and children’s book author Kirli Saunders, Darug singer and songwriter Jacinta Tobin, and Yuwaalaraay songwriter Nardi Simpson. The panel discussed the endangered status of most Indigenous languages, the idea of a reclamation language, current pushes for healthy speech communities, poetry’s role in language revival, and much more. Talking Writing is Writing NSW's regular themed writing event, designed to explore the limits of what writing is and where it can take you. Keep an eye on our website for future events.

Meriki Onus, is from the Gunai and Gunditjmara nations and one of the co-founders of Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance (WAR).Meriki discusses the Invasion Day Rally and the legacy of Aboriginal activism. Check out WAR's website - Invasion Day,  for information about events, resources and how to donate/support. 

Wednesday breakfast Rundown 22nd November. Presenters, Judith Peppard, Nick Willis and Patty BeggsFilm- Hope Mathumbu speaks to Medika Thorpe, a Gunai and Gureng Gureng woman and executive director of the Winda Film Festival which brings together Indigenous voices and stories from around the world. The Festival is in its second year.Photography - Linsey Gosper in the studio to talk about the Centre for contemporary Photography, CCP, 25th Salon. An exhibition that hangs all entries allowing for a cross section of perspectives to arise. The show opens the 23nd of Nov. Technology - Dr Jose Ramos unpacks his latest article As a human, I don’t do technology. I am technology. Joes looks to contribute to the conversation thats aiming to push past the binary narrative of good vs bad technology.News - Our look at the news cycle today, using alternative sources, as well as reading the big papers, so you don’t have to.8:10am- 16 Days of activism against gender based violence-  Maria Tanyag from Gender, Peace and Security Centre at the Faculty of Arts at Monash. Maria told us about her PhD field work with women in the Philippines. She told us about how rigorous research is essential to inform and change global and national policies around women's reproductive rights. 8:20am- Young people and fake news- Dr Tanya Notley is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Senior Researcher at the Institute for Culture and Society at the University of Western Sydney. Tanya research and teaching is focused on communication, technology and social change. For her latest article.8:30am- End. Up next Stick together.Tracks List. 1 - Deep Forest - Oymes's Song (feat. Oyme) : Deep Forest are performing alongside Gaudi on the 1st of December at the Prince Bandroom and at Earthcore festival this weekend 2 -Yothu Yindi & Gavin Campbell - Treaty - The Journey Remix : Yothu Yindi just played at Strawberry Fields festival and also at the Croxton in Thornbury, where newly elected Greens MP for Northcote, Lidia Thorpe took the win, the first shift from the ALP in the history of the electorate's existence. 3 - Baro wdubi (Feat. Nasty Mars & Marcus)- Catch Baro and Nasty mars as Part of Melb Music week @The Carpark, St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Ln & Swanston St, Melbourne tonight from 6.pm.

For Luke Johnson using Gunai language helps him understand his culture and country.

For Luke Johnson using Gunai language helps him understand his culture and country.

In this Word Up, we hear the Gunai way of greeting a loved one as well as the Monero term for making a quick getaway.

In this Word Up, we hear the Gunai way of greeting a loved one as well as the Monero term for making a quick getaway.