Episodes

  • Land, the Sky, the Fire and I
    Jul 1 2024

    Nayuka Gorrie shares a reflective story from interactions between the sun and moon, to stars Ancestors have seen and descendants will see; to sensory observations from the warmth of a fire built by their family, to the sounds of birds chirping, frogs croaking and insects humming.

    Nayuka Gorrie is a Gunai/Kurnai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta freelance and comedy television writer. Their writing centres on Black, feminist and queer politics.


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    9 mins
  • Margaret
    Jul 1 2024

    Scott Wilson shares Gooniyandi thangarndi (language) in a story inspired by Gooniyandi Riwi (Country) and his grandmother Margaret, named after the Margaret River that runs through Gooniyandi Country. She spent most of her life by the ocean and fishing in the sea. It shares a journey of someone living away from Country, but knowing that Country lives within us.

    Scott Wilson is a proud Gooniyandi and Gajerrong man from the Kimberley, Western Australia. Scott is now the co-creator and writer of the first Aboriginal Superhero Universe, called the Indigiverse and a new Green Energy company called, Gevolve Solutions.

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    12 mins
  • Buungbaa-ma-ndhu
    Jul 1 2024

    Kirli Saunders centres Gundungurra language in this story of rising like the sun, with singing, dancing, dreaming, hunting and speaking in mother tongue, before the sun sets at dawn. Kirili shares gratitude for the teachings of Aunty Velma Mulcahy and Aunty Sharyn Halls.

    This story was originally commissioned by Fremantle Biennale and Ngununggula, and has been extended through the Dreamy series.

    Kirli Saunders (OAM) is a proud Gunai woman with Yuin, Dharawal, Gundungurra and Biripi ties. She is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist who works across a range of mediums spanning books, film, art, poetry and performance.

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    8 mins
  • Zagu
    Jul 1 2024

    Yessie Mosby tells a story from the Torres Strait about Zagu and the fireflies. The story is as old as the oldest star in the sky and Zagu is a young boy of the sea who loves to play, dance, sing and be free like a dolphin.

    Yessie Mosby is from Masig (Yorke Island) and belongs to the Kulkalgal people in Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands and surrounding seas). Yessie is one of the #TorresStrait8 claimants campaigning for climate action with Our Islands Our Home.

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    8 mins
  • Bilabang
    Sep 3 2021

    Jazz Money takes you on a reflective journey between bilabang which means pool of water in Wiradjuri, ancient skies full of ancient knowledges, connecting and caring for Country and its eternal heartbeat, and gathering seeds with baskets weaved.

    Jazz Money is a Wiradjuri poet and artist producing works that encompass installation, digital, performance, film and print. Their writing and art has been presented, performed and published nationally and internationally.

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    13 mins
  • Moon Holds Water
    Sep 3 2021

    Dr Romaine Moreton tells a story of fishing, cooking and eating yugeri from the beach shores of Fingal Heads, Bundjalung Country, a place of cherished childhood memories with family. In eating yugeri, Romaine reflects on the representation it has in the significance of knowledge from ancient lands, Countries and Old People.

    Dr Romaine Moreton is the CEO of Binung Boorigan Pty Ltd, a First Nations owned and led media research production company that centres and promotes transformative processes of rematriation, language activism and storytelling activism. Romaine is a researcher, writer, academic, artist, and entrepreneur.

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    18 mins
  • Star Dust and Tagai
    Sep 3 2021

    Ghenoa Gela shares the story of Tagai – a star warrior in her Torres Strait Islander culture who uses the Milky Way as a canoe, and the Southern Cross as a fishing spear. Connection to sky is equally as important as connection to land and sea, with the sun, moon and stardust taking you to rest, sleep and dreams, in this gentle dreamy journey.

    Ghenoa is an award-winning, multi-dimensional storyteller and proud Torres Strait Islander woman. Ghenoa’s culture and family stories inspire her to share, whether it’s directing, writing, making, performing or teaching.

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    19 mins
  • Living Echoes
    Sep 3 2021

    Dakota Feirer shares a journey of the living echoes of Saltwater Country. From swells and ripples of saltwater to warm kisses of winds and subtle breezes singing through gum leaf canopies. Living Echoes is a gentle, meditative story that connects water and Country.

    Dakota is a Bundjalung and Gumbaynggirr descendent based in Lenapehoking (New York City). His work consists of poems, stories and mixed-media reflections that engage with Country, history and manhood. Dakota's believes in healing Country through art and storytelling.

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    16 mins