Did you know Australia is home to two distinct First Nations people?  

Across a tiny stretch of water from the tip of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland's north, lies a group of islands which is home to Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Torres Strait Islander elders campaigned many years ago to ensure the survival and maintenance of their customs and traditions, collectively referred to as Ailan Kastom. 

In this podcast, actor Jimi Bani, a Wagadagam and Peidu man, provides a window into  Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols.

This podcast is presented by Angelina Hurley with co-host Karen Dorante.      

Did you know Australia is home to two distinct First Nations people?  
Across a tiny stretch of water from the tip of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland's north, lies a group of islands which is home to Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Torres Strait Islander elders campaigned many years ago to ensure the survival and maintenance of their customs and traditions, collectively referred to as Ailan Kastom. 
In this podcast, actor Jimi Bani, a Wagadagam and Peidu man, provides a window into  Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols.
This podcast is presented by Angelina Hurley with co-host Karen Dorante.

A special 6-part series exploring cultural protocols from a First Nations perspective.

A special 6-part series exploring cultural protocols from a First Nations perspective.

Cultural Protocols

Does going grey mean you earn Elder status?

Is it good manners to call people older than you Aunty or Uncle?

Angelina Hurley and her cuzzies (cousins), explore these issues and more in a special 6-part podcast series on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols.

Featuring the likes of actor Jimi Bani, comedian Mark Bin Bakar aka Mary G and artist Elverina Johnson; Cultural Protocols will have you thinking, laughing or making you wild as you hear their stories and insights.

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Does going grey mean you earn Elder status?
Is it good manners to call people older than you Aunty or Uncle?
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Angelina Hurley and her cuzzies (cousins), explore these issues and more in a special 6-part podcast series on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols.
Featuring the likes of actor Jimi Bani, comedian Mark Bin Bakar aka Mary G and artist Elverina Johnson; Cultural Protocols will have you thinking, laughing or making you wild as you hear their stories and insights.

Ailan Kastom explainer

In a nod to their special status in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we draw on the knowledge and wisdom of Elders on cultural protocols.

Aunty Denise Proud and Uncle Belza (Bill) Lowah have been invovled in thir community and are passionate advocates for education and social justice.

Grab a cuppa as these Elders yarn with Angelina Hurley about the current and future practise of cultural protocols.  

In a nod to their special status in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we draw on the knowledge and wisdom of Elders on cultural protocols.
Aunty Denise Proud and Uncle Belza (Bill) Lowah have been invovled in thir community and are passionate advocates for education and social justice.
Grab a cuppa as these Elders yarn with Angelina Hurley about the current and future practise of cultural protocols.

And now, a final word from our Elders

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts is often described as Australia's gift to the world.  But do we do enough to be respectful or mindful of Indigenous customs, traditions and obligations?  

As a general rule, whether it's Baker Boy, Archie Moore or Aswan Reid, there are cultural protocols that should be observed.  It's so important, the country's leading arts body, Creative Australia developed a guide to protect Indigenous traditional and contemporary expressions of culture and knowledge.  

In this episode, Wiradjuri musician Ebony Williams, shares her experience around cultural protocols when engaging with Indigenous people in the arts.  

This podcast is presented by Angelina Hurley and her co-hosts Tom Kirk and Grant Paulson.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts is often described as Australia's gift to the world.  But do we do enough to be respectful or mindful of Indigenous customs, traditions and obligations?  
As a general rule, whether it's Baker Boy, Archie Moore or Aswan Reid, there are cultural protocols that should be observed.  It's so important, the country's leading arts body, Creative Australia developed a guide to protect Indigenous traditional and contemporary expressions of culture and knowledge.  
In this episode, Wiradjuri musician Ebony Williams, shares her experience around cultural protocols when engaging with Indigenous people in the arts.  
This podcast is presented by Angelina Hurley and her co-hosts Tom Kirk and Grant Paulson.

Don't be an arts when working with mob

Perhaps the most misunderstood of First Nations cultural protocols is Welcome to Country.    

In this episode, Mark Bin Bakar - a musician, radio host and creator of media personality Mary G - talks about this Welcome to Country and other cultural protocols from a Western Australian perspective.

The interview was promoted by the decision of a Kimberley community, in the state's north, to ban welcome to country ceremonies or communicate with Rio Tinto, until they charged their practices to better in protect Aboriginal cultural heritage.   

This podcast is co-presented by Aboriginal writer and PhD candidate, Angelina Hurley and her cousins: Tom Kirk, a cultural awareness consultant and Grant Paulson, a community development advisor.  

Perhaps the most misunderstood of First Nations cultural protocols is Welcome to Country.    
In this episode, Mark Bin Bakar - a musician, radio host and creator of media personality Mary G - talks about this Welcome to Country and other cultural protocols from a Western Australian perspective.
The interview was promoted by the decision of a Kimberley community, in the state's north, to ban welcome to country ceremonies or communicate with Rio Tinto, until they charged their practices to better in protect Aboriginal cultural heritage.   
This podcast is co-presented by Aboriginal writer and PhD candidate, Angelina Hurley and her cousins: Tom Kirk, a cultural awareness consultant and Grant Paulson, a community development advisor.

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