And now, a final word from our Elders

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 jus…

Ailan Kastom explainer

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 ensu…

Don't be an arts when working with mob

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 …

Unpacking Welcome to Country

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. …

Hello Aunty - the practice and use of kinship terminology

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 s…

What is Cultural Protocols?

Conversations around the family table of Aboriginal writer, Angelina Hurley often focussed on Cultural Protocols.  So she turned it into a podcast and got her cousins, Tom Kirk and Grant Paulson involved.  In this episode they speak to Stephanie Parkin, an Aboriginal lawyer specialising in Indige…