Speaking Out
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Canoe Revival Panel from Saltwater Freshwater Festival...
Earlier in the year, the Saltwater Freshwater Festival was held at Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.As part of the festival, a four guest panel discussed the revival of traditional hand made canoe making in the region and Speaking Out was there to record it.Hear from Uncle Tony Dennison, Uncle Fred Kelly, David Payne from the Australian National Maritime Museum and Rachel Piercy from the Manning Regional Art Gallery.Don't forget Speaking Out now on digital radio each Saturday...
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WGCDR Lisa Jackson-Pulver and Boorowa Aviation Founder...
Recently nine Indigenous female participants from the Illawarra region in NSW spent the week embedded at RAAF base Richmond as part of a programme to showcase career opportunities within the aviation industry and the RAAF.Wing Commander Lisa Jackson-Pulver and Boorowa Aviation's Adam Brady discuss their role in the the Royal Australian Air Force's Indigenous Youth Program (RAAFIYP) Don't forget Speaking Out now on digital radio each Saturday afternoon from 16:30 and Sunday nights from 21:30...
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Eco-Logical with Aboriginal Eco-Fashionista Yatu Widders...
Eco-style writer and Aboriginal blogger, Yatu Widders Hunt is back to talk compostable fashion and to showcase another Indigenous Australian designer who could hit the runway at the inaugural Australian Indigenous Fashion Week in April 2014.To keep up to date with Yatu and all things green check out her website http://thinkingfashion.com.auDon't forget Speaking Out now on digital radio each Saturday afternoon from 16:30 and Sunday nights from 21:30 on ABC Local Radio. You can also find...
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Our Stories Told at the 2013 Saltwater Freshwater...
Earlier this year the Saltwater Freshwater Festival was held at Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.Adopted from the age of three, Artist Rex Winston-Walford didn't meet his Aboriginal family until late in his life. On stage he discusses this experience and how he fell into an art career.Volunteer Sue Russell talks about where the motivation came from for the memorial garden she helped establish which recognises the contribution of Taree's Aboriginal servicemen and women.Don't...
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C-17 pilot - Kenneth Kirkpatrick and USAF musicians,...
Last month the Australian International Airshow hosted three USAF demo teams.One of those flying was African-American C-17 pilot, Major Kenneth Kirkpatrick who discusses his career with the USAF.And ever wondered what it would be like to be a musician in the military?You'll meet USAF Keyboardist and Arranger, MSgt Darryl McEachin and vocalist, FSgt Tamiko Boone who share their experiences working in the popular music performance group, Hana Hou.Don't forget Speaking Out now on digital radio...
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Torres Strait Islander Fashion Designer and Milliner -...
It's been just over two years since emerging designer, Grace Lee wowed us with her graudate collection, Intertwined.Grace talks about her move home to Cairns and the new project she'll be launching soon.To see Grace's previous collections www.gracelillianlee.com
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Reggae Great - Jimmy Cliff
It's been nearly 50 years since Jimmy Cliff had his first hit.He's still going strong, just recently winning the Grammy for Best Reggae Album for Rebirth, which was released late in 2012.Jimmy will be making his way to Australia for his first performance at Bluesfest and he discusses the album and what it was like to work with Tim Armstrong of US punk band Rancid.
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Eco Style with Yatu Widders Hunt
Aboriginal blogger, freelance writer and Eco Fashionista, Yatu Widders Hunt is back to talk green fashion at the Oscars, Eco Beauty and which Indigenous Australian designer will she pick this month to take a closer look at? All shall be revealed.For more eco updates with Yatu check out www.thinkingfashion.com.au
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New First Nations Music with Ostwelve from Canada's RPMFM
Ostwelve plays his next crop of First Nations artists from Canada and the US who are lending their music to the Idle No More movement.To find out more about the artists featured by Ostwelve each month you should check out www.rpm.fm or find RPMFM on twitter, tumblr, youtube and soundcloud.
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Meet Freelance Eco Fashion Writer - Yatu Widders Hunt
Meet Aboriginal blogger and freelance Eco Fashion writer, Yatu Widders Hunt.Each month, Yatu will be dropping into Speaking Out to share the latest in the eco-style world and to showcase some of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designers who might get the chance to show their collections at the first Australian Indigenous Fashion Week in 2014.
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The Healing Foundation's Youth Reference Group's Blake...
Blake Tatafu from the Healing Foundation's Youth Reference Group has a passion for working with young people. Blake talks about the five years since the appology and his dreams for youth in the future.
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RPMFM's Ostwelve Returns in 2013
Ostwelve from Canadian online music platform RPMFM is back and looks at the impact that #IdleNoMore is having on First Nations artists in Canada and the US.He also plays some of the music being inspired by the protest which has now gone global.
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Speaking Out Summer - Black Burlesque Performer, Mysti...
Revisit my chat with British-Canadian Black Burlesque Dancer, Comedian and Performer, Mysti Vine who I had the pleasure of meeting while in London last year.
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Best Indigenous Australian Music Releases of 2012
2012 has been another big year for Indigenous Australian music.So for the last program of 2012, I thought I'd play a selection of my favourite releases to come across my desk.*Please note - due to copyright restrictions, there will be no podcast available for this program only a transcript of the list of songs played.
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2011 Black and Write! Fellowship winner and Author - Sue...
In 2012, Sunshine Coast writer, Sue McPherson released her first novel, Grace Beside Me.But it might never have happened had Sue not entered the State Library of Queensland's inaugural Black and Write Fellowship.Sue discusses the process of the fellowship and why budding Indigenous writers should enter before the January 31st 2013 deadline.
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UQ Sport Researcher - Dr Steven Rynne, Playwright...
Univeristy of Queensland researcher, Dr Steven Rynne discusses The Impact of Indigenous Community Sports programs: the Case of Surfing study.Young emerging Playwright, Nakkiah Lui has become the inaugural winner of the Balnaves Foundation Indigenous Playrwright's Award and another track off the new Kutcha Edwards album.
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Aboriginal People and Social Media with Dr Bronwyn...
An Aboriginal academic will explore how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people use social media as part of a major research project next year.The University of Wollongong's Doctor Bronwyn Carlson is one of the recipients of the Australian Research Council's Discovery Indigenous Grant.Dr Carlson discusses what she hopes to find out as part of the project and why this research is needed.Plus new music from Melbourne artist, Kutcha Edwards.
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Community of Excellence and Professor Aileen...
The Community of Excellence is a new platform aimed at keeping young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders connected as well as paving the way for better digital literacy and inclusion.Professor Aileen Moreton-Robinson discusses the establishment of the National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network and new music from East Journey.
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NT Band, East Journey, Choreographer -Tammi Gissell,...
North East Arnhem Land group, East Journey drop by, Aboriginal Choreographer, Tammi Gissell discusses her latest work for the debut of the Ochre Contemporary Dance Company in Perth, find out about Deadly Maths and brand new music from Yothu Yindi.
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Saltwater Freshwater Festival 2013 and Yabu Band
The Saltwater Freshwater Festival has announced its headliners for the 2013 event at Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW and the Yabu Band discuss the year they've had.
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NSWAG Trainee -Tahjee Moar and new music from Oz Island
When you met New South Wales Art Gallery intern, Tahjee Moar last year she wasn't sure what her final project would be.Tahjee discusses her final project and what she hopes to do after she finishes her degree at the Centre of Fine Arts in Sydney.Plus new music from Western Australian based band, Oz Island who've just released their debut album.
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British Canadian Black Burlesque Performer - Mysti Vine
Mysti Vine admits that she is one of the few Black Burleque performers on the international stage.Mysti grew up in Barbados with her grandparents before they moved to Canada.She currently performs in London and you'll hear an interview I did with her back in August 2012.
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South Australian Author - Dylan Coleman and new music...
Meet 2011 David Uniapon Award winner, Dylan Coleman who recently launched her first book, Mazin Grace which is based on her mother's life growing up on a mission in South Australia.Plus new music from African Australian Hip Hop outfit, Diafrix.
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Boundary Street, Heywire and new music from Uncle Seaman...
Boundary Street is a new play which looks at the influence of the jazz clubs set up by African American soldiers in Brisbane during World War II.Heywire is looking for stories from young people living in regional Australia and new music from Uncle Seaman Dan.Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout or soundcloud.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.
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Purga Elder, Lily Davidson and 98.9FM Trainees
The former Aboriginal mission of Purga in south-west Queensland recently held its first NAIDOC event and you'll hear stories from the trainees of Brisbane's Indigenous radio station, 98.9FM who have been working with Speaking Out which is a partnership between the station and ABC Radio.Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout or soundcloud.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.
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New Album from the Yung Warriors and Manly Dam Self...
The Yung Warriors talk about their new album, Standing Strong and you'll hear about a new self guided tour giving you the Aboriginal history of the Manly Dam on Sydney's Northern Beaches.Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout or soundcloud.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.
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Lines in the Sand Arts Festival and new First Nations...
Lines in the Sand Arts Festival is not far away and will bring together artists, residents and visitors on North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane.And Ostwelve from Canadian music platform, RPM.FM drops by with another stash of the latest First Nations music from the U.S, Canada and this time Igloolik!Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.
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I've Been Working on the Railway Exhibition, Napranum...
I've Been Working on the Railway is a new exhibition sharing the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who worked on Australia's rail network during the 50s, 60s and 70s.Hear about how the Napranum community on the West Coast of Cape York are trying to tackle the high cost of fresh fruit and vegetables and new music from Perth's Ulla Shay.Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout
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Mabo Day, BlakDance 2012 and Nawi:Exploring Australia's...
You'll look back at the 20th anniversary of the Mabo vs Queensland High Court challenge, BlakDance 2012 lands in Brisbane and check out the first major conference into Australia's Indigenous watercraft.
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2012 Red Ochre Winner, Author - Robyn Caughlan and new...
You'll find out who the 2012 Red Ochre Award winner is, hear about Robyn Caughlan's new memoir Waiting at the Gate and new music from Sydney MC, Sky'High.
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The Medics Debut Album and Ostwelve from RPMFM with new...
The Medics talk about their debut album, Foundations which was released this week.Ostwelve from Canadian music platform, RPMFM, drops by to play the latest First Nations music from Canada and the US.And Part 2 of my conversation with Malik Farrakhan, Chief of Security for Public Enemy and former professional footballer, Actor and Model.
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Mabo: the telemovie, Sydney Film Festival and Malik...
Rachel Perkins from Blackfella Films talks about their partnership with the Sydney Film Festival and their co-production with ABCTV on Mabo - a telemovie on the story behind Eddie Mabo's High Court challenge with four other plantiffs. Plus - Malik Farrakhan is the Chief of Security for US Hip Hop group, Public Enemy. He's been involved with the band for 23 years. But prior that, he and his brother were also the first African American siblings to play Professional Football together for the...
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Australian Generations Oral History Project,...
The Australian Generations Oral History Project is hoping to record the personal stories of 300 everyday Australians and want Indigenous Australians to get involved.The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation launches its first Intergenerational Trauma Project.And meet retired Aboriginal soldier, Buddy Lea who was wounded during the Battle of Long Tan and spent 33 years with the Australian Army.
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Headspace Centre Opening, Mr Cheedy's Funeral and new...
Headspace recently opened a new centre at Inala in south west Brisbane, just one of 40 already operating across Australia.CEO Chris Tanti hopes the centre will used by the 4000 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who live in the area.Western Australia's Pilbara region farewells Mr Cheedy who passed away in early April aged 105.
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Football Dreaming, Contemporary Australia:Women...
The Football Federation of Australia believes more Indigenous players should be part of the game and involved in coaching, refereeing and administration.The FFA recently launched Football Dreaming, the organisation's first ever strategy which outlines how it intends to bring this vision into reality.Plus go behind the scenes of the new film clip for The Medics' latest single Griffin
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Qld Art Gallery Director - Tony Ellwood and First...
Queensland Art Gallery Director, Tony Ellwood grew up in country Victoria and after graduating from University, took a job in the Kimberley working with such artists like the late Rover Thomas. Tony talks about his love of the Indigenous visual arts sector as he prepares to take over the top job at the National Gallery of Victoria.And you'll hear the latest on First Nations music as part of a new segment with Ostwelve from RPM.FM - a Canadian online music platform which is sharing indigenous...
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Am I Black Enough for You? and Rod Jackson from the...
Am I Black Enough for You? is the latest book from Author and Academic, Anita Heiss.Her deeply personal memoir examines the foundations of her own identity and what it means to be an Aboriginal Australian in 2012.Plus meet Palawa man, Rod Jackson, the newly appointed CEO of the Rural Workforce Agency of Victoria.
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Fullbright Scholar - Angelina Hurley and Aboriginal...
Doctoral student, Angelina Hurley has been busy studying at in New York as part of her Fullbright Scholarship and researching Blak Comedy and Indigenous Cultural Perspectives on Humour. Leading Aboriginal Psychologist, Doctor Pat Dudgeon wants a National Aboriginal Mental Health Plan and believes it could close the mental health gap between Indigenous people and other Australians.
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Musician - Jess Beck and CSIRO Astrophysicist - Ray...
Sydney based artist, Jess Beck took a detour with acting before finding her way back to her first love - music.Jess has just released her debut EP Hometown Dress which is a combination of jazz, folk and indie pop.For centuries, humankind has been fascinated with the skies and some researchers believe that the world's first Astronomers were Aboriginal Australians.CSIRO Astrophysicist, Ray Norris has been researching how Indigenous people understood the stars and is one of the key speakers at...
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50th Anniversary of Indigenous vote + Rugby Sevens...
It's been 50 years since Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were given the right to vote. Rugby Sevens player, Nyoka Boney talks about aiming for the Rio Olympic Games and new music from country musician, Troy Cassar-Daley.
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Yiwarra Kuju: The Canning Stock Route Exhibition and Pro...
Yiwarra Kuju tells the story of the longest stock route track in the world from an Aboriginal perspective.The exhibition is made up of more than 90 artworks from established and emerging artists as well as film and new technology installations.After a showing in Canberra earlier this year, the exhibition has just opened at the Australian Museum in Sydney.Plus Western Australian Pro Wrestler, NC Viper talks about his career and how he got in to the sport.
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Meet The Natives series with ABC Finance Cadet - Josh...
Meet The Natives is a monthly series where you get to meet one of the ABC's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staffers.Josh Gilbert has just clocked up his first year as a Finance Cadet and is currently studying a Bachelor of Law and a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting).Josh talks about living on a farm, his work as a volunteer rural firefighter and his hope to become a CPA accredited Accountant.
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Brisbane Hip Hop group - Impossible Odds and Illawarra...
Impossible Odds have just finished a national tour in support of their debut album, Against All Odds.MC: Fred Leone, DJ: Vincent James and guest vocalist, Georgia Corowa drop in to talk about how it all came together.Plus, we check out the recent Indigenous Jobs Expo on the New South Wales South Coast.
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Literature and Story in a Globolised World and Country...
Aboriginal Author, Melissa Lucashenko discusses the changing role of Indigenous writers in a connected world and Warren H Williams fills us in on his new album, Urna Marra.
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