If you’ve ever visited Wandjemup also known as  Rottnest Island in Perth of Western Australia, you’ve probably enjoyed the beaches, the quokkas, and maybe even a spot of snorkelling. But there's a deeper history to the island—a sorrowful history for Aboriginal people who were imprisoned and forced to  work .. many of them were buried at Wandjemup! Last week a sorry ceremony was held and the WA Premier apologised.

You’ll hear from a YInhawangaka elder whose ancestor escaped! 

Also. Thousands of protestors have marched from the top of the North Island in New Zealand to Parliament House in Wellington to voice their opposition to the controversial Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill. 

This bill has sparked some serious debate. Many Māori leaders, including those behind the march, believe the bill could weaken Māori rights and disregard the spirit of the Treaty itself.

If you’ve ever visited Wandjemup also known as  Rottnest Island in Perth of Western Australia, you’ve probably enjoyed the beaches, the quokkas, and maybe even a spot of snorkelling. But there's a deeper history to the island—a sorrowful history for Aboriginal people who were imprisoned and forced to  work .. many of them were buried at Wandjemup! Last week a sorry ceremony was held and the WA Premier apologised.
You’ll hear from a YInhawangaka elder whose ancestor escaped! 
Also. Thousands of protestors have marched from the top of the North Island in New Zealand to Parliament House in Wellington to voice their opposition to the controversial Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill. 
This bill has sparked some serious debate. Many Māori leaders, including those behind the march, believe the bill could weaken Māori rights and disregard the spirit of the Treaty itself.

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Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 15 November

On this week’s Ngaarda Wila program.
Kiwat Kennell is a Torres Strait Islander man, who’s a singer-songwriter who just released a new single.
We find out why a Noongar Elder got presented with a Maori ceremonial cloak.
Tech meets Culture in a unique collaboration between Curtin University and the Fremantle Dockers AFL Club
And the Family Shoveller Band tell us about their recent trip to Italy. 

On this week’s Ngaarda Wila program. Kiwat Kennell is a Torres Strait Islander man, who’s a singer-songwriter who just released a new single. We find out why a Noongar Elder got presented with a Maori ceremonial cloak. Tech meets Culture in a unique collaboration between Curtin University and the Fremantle Dockers AFL Club And the Family Shoveller Band tell us about their recent trip to Italy.

Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 8 November

On this week’s Ngaarda Wila program

This weekend the Malamiya Mang Arts Festival will transform Bendigo, Victoria, into a vibrant hub of creativity and cultural expression.

We meet Captain Australia - an amazing man who is walking around Australia raising money for cancer research.

David Prichard talks to us about his amazing photographs of Indigenous Cattle Drovers - the subject of a new exhibition.

Shannon Thorne tells us about a high school in outback WA that brought cultures and music together with an indigenous fashion show.

On this week’s Ngaarda Wila program
This weekend the Malamiya Mang Arts Festival will transform Bendigo, Victoria, into a vibrant hub of creativity and cultural expression.
We meet Captain Australia - an amazing man who is walking around Australia raising money for cancer research.
David Prichard talks to us about his amazing photographs of Indigenous Cattle Drovers - the subject of a new exhibition.
Shannon Thorne tells us about a high school in outback WA that brought cultures and music together with an indigenous fashion show.

Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 1 November

On today’s Ngaarda Wila. We’re on the red carpet at the world premiere of the new Netflix series, Territory. Where else but Darwin in the Territory?

And staying in the spotlight we are in the Gold Coast where the CB double A awards were handed out last Saturday night.

We will be speaking to Uncle Jim. An elder from Tasmania who at 82 years old has been arrested for protecting ancient forests.

And Kado Muir talks to me about preserving cultural heritage using AI or Artificial Intelligence.

On today’s Ngaarda Wila. We’re on the red carpet at the world premiere of the new Netflix series, Territory. Where else but Darwin in the Territory?
And staying in the spotlight we are in the Gold Coast where the CB double A awards were handed out last Saturday night.
We will be speaking to Uncle Jim. An elder from Tasmania who at 82 years old has been arrested for protecting ancient forests.
And Kado Muir talks to me about preserving cultural heritage using AI or Artificial Intelligence.

Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 25 October

On today’s Ngaarda Wila program.

Following on from last week’s Marliya Choir special, there’s a film being made following the girls on their travels. We speak to the producer.

How an ancient raft used by Indigenous people in the Kimberley ended up in the vaults of a museum in Liverpool, England.

Talking of museums we find out how they are becoming more culturally appropriate. 

And the well being of the Aboriginal community of Mullewa, in mid west WA, is the focus of a new study being carried out by a team of health professionals and academics. Marion Cheedy talks to the project leader.

On today’s Ngaarda Wila program.
Following on from last week’s Marliya Choir special, there’s a film being made following the girls on their travels. We speak to the producer.
How an ancient raft used by Indigenous people in the Kimberley ended up in the vaults of a museum in Liverpool, England.
Talking of museums we find out how they are becoming more culturally appropriate. 
And the well being of the Aboriginal community of Mullewa, in mid west WA, is the focus of a new study being carried out by a team of health professionals and academics. Marion Cheedy talks to the project leader.

Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 18 October

Today a very special Ngaarda Wila - if you listened to this program 3 weeks ago you will have heard the story about the Marliya Choir performing Spinifex Gum at the Barbican Arts Centre in London. 

The concert took place last Sunday night and Ngaarda Radio was there to capture the build up to the big night and the emotional reaction to the performance.

A small piece of the Pilbara being showcased on an international stage.

Today a very special Ngaarda Wila - if you listened to this program 3 weeks ago you will have heard the story about the Marliya Choir performing Spinifex Gum at the Barbican Arts Centre in London. 
The concert took place last Sunday night and Ngaarda Radio was there to capture the build up to the big night and the emotional reaction to the performance.
A small piece of the Pilbara being showcased on an international stage.

Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 11 October

On this week’s Ngaarda Wila with Marion Cheedy.

The Koori Rugby League Knockout Carnival is a major Indigenous Australian culture and sport event. It’s being held this weekend in Bathurst, and I’ll be talking to NRL legend Dean Widders in a moment.

We hear how an Op Shop can positively affect regional and remote communities.

We have two stories from the Burrup peninsula on the northwestern coast that illustrate the struggle in this part of the world to preserve and honour culture and provide meaningful jobs for Indigenous people.

On this week’s Ngaarda Wila with Marion Cheedy.
The Koori Rugby League Knockout Carnival is a major Indigenous Australian culture and sport event. It’s being held this weekend in Bathurst, and I’ll be talking to NRL legend Dean Widders in a moment.
We hear how an Op Shop can positively affect regional and remote communities.
We have two stories from the Burrup peninsula on the northwestern coast that illustrate the struggle in this part of the world to preserve and honour culture and provide meaningful jobs for Indigenous people.

Ngaarda Wila On Demand - 4 October

The Ngaarda Wila program is a weekly round up of amazing stories gathered by the Ngaarda reporting team from across Australia. Presented by Marion Cheedy.

The Ngaarda Wila program is a weekly round up of amazing stories gathered by the Ngaarda reporting team from across Australia. Presented by Marion Cheedy.

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