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Wi3W – Ep. 21 – Dr. Ray Kerkhove, Australian historian, author and philosopher speaks with Greg Dodge
Dr Ray Kerkhove is a professional historian and ethno-historian (accredited through PHAQ), specializing in 19th Century Aboriginal history and culture. He works with several Australian universities, and many heritage and art organisations, Councils and Aboriginal groups. Ray’s key interest is reconstructing historic Aboriginal landscapes, lifestyles and technologies. His work in this area has informed thematic…
Wi3W – Ep. 20 – Uncle Shane Charles speaks with Greg Dodge about Healing, Pedagogy and Country
Born and bred in Shepparton, Victoria, Uncle Shane Charles, a proud Yorta Yorta, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung man, has worked in the education, justice and cultural heritage sectors, an academic, government advisor and most recently with the City of Melbourne. He also Co-Chairs the Aboriginal Studies and Indigenous Strategies Committee at La Trobe University and…
Some more books worth reading (Pt. 3)
Another host of suggested books to read to lift your knowledge. Thanks to the brilliant work of Historian Ray Kerkhove and one of Greg’s creative mentors, Athol Young, we proudly bring you part 3 of our lists. part 1 – get all the best books here part 2 – come have a squiz at many…
Wi3W – Ep. 19 – Jungaji Troy Brady speaks with Greg Dodge
Western Gugu Yalanji and Birri Gubba songman, Jungaji Troy Brady, has been performing in various bands around the world for the past three decades. Greg Dodge first met Troy (now called Jungaji) in 1995, when he was a vocalist with the hit group ‘Aim for More’, as a teenager. Greg was one of his early…
The Australian Dream – by Stan Grant
Watch for eight minutes and get a deeper sense of what occurred to First Nations people of this country. Is Australia really an intercultural safe haven of equal opportunity? Or is racism more prevalent than ever before? Stan Grant took to the stage for the last IQ2 debate of 2015. His speech is widely acknowledged…
Wi3W – Ep. 18 – Getano Bann speaks with Greg Dodge
Getano Bann – Singer, Song Writer, Story Teller, Music Therapist GETANO was raised on the banks of the Pioneer River in his home town of Mackay, North Queensland, Australia. Music, dance, storytelling and humour were an influential and integral part of his childhood, growing up in an extended Torres Strait Islander Family. “My Father was…
Wi3W – Ep. 17 – Aunty Betty McGrady speaks with Greg Dodge about her life.
Aunty Betty McGrady is a Gungarri Traditional Custodian. The traditional tribal lands of the Gunggari stretched over some 8,200 square miles (21,000 km2), taking in the Upper Nebine and Mungallala creeks from Bonna Vonna and Ballon north to Morven and Mungallala (near Mitchell, Queensland). Being raised on the river banks and then moving to Brisbane…
The Stories We Share
We would love if you can share your stories with us about meeting Australians (from a different world) who now share this country. They say countries are just many stories being shared – be a part of this here. Bring us together through these shared stories. Being a descendant from a sixth generation convict, Charlotte…