When fashion designer, educator and musician Elverina Johnson was called "Aunty" she wasn't happy and said so.  It sparked an online conversation about the use of such terms among mob and the broader community.

So what are the cultural protocols around calling someone Aunty, Uncle or brother and sister?

Angelina Hurley talks to Elverina about the experience with her co-hosts, Tom Kirk and Grant Paulson.  

When fashion designer, educator and musician Elverina Johnson was called "Aunty" she wasn't happy and said so.  It sparked an online conversation about the use of such terms among mob and the broader community.
So what are the cultural protocols around calling someone Aunty, Uncle or brother and sister?
Angelina Hurley talks to Elverina about the experience with her co-hosts, Tom Kirk and Grant Paulson.

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.

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