Indigenuity

In this show of Indigenuity host Krystal explores the mathematics embedded in Aboriginal knowledge systems. With host Krystal De Napoli.

A conversation with journalist Martin Flanagan about the new book Trouwerner, which was written together with Elder Aunty Patsy Cameron, and Tasmanian Governor Kate Warner. Trouwerner weaves through colonisation and the lies of history, to the power of truth-telling and hope for the future. It is a story of kinship and respect, of realism and optimism, welcoming the reader into the conversation. W...

A conversation with Wurundjeri artist and language specialist Brooke Wandin about her brand new sound and video work entitled wurrung dhumbunganjinu, which premiered at Fed Square on Thursday 3 April. Through sharing and revitalising woiwurrung, Brooke and her family tell the story of the Birrarung, its place names across Country, and the way it flows. With guest presenter Maddi Miller.

On this episode of Indigenuity host Krystal De Napoli is joined by two special guests: Gumbaynggirr woman and the CEO of Magabala Books Dr Lilly Brown, who speaks about Australia’s increasing appetite for First Nations Children’s Books and the rerelease of Young Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe, as well as Butchulla, Mununjali and Woppaburra comedian Aunty Janty Blair, who talks about being one of the Sta...

On this week's Indigenuity, Krystal takes us on a journey through Sky Country while talking about Indigenous seasons and weather prediction. With presenter Krystal De Napoli. Produced by Alex Watts.

An eight planet planetary parade is in the skies and Indigenuity is exploring the significance of the planets in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander astronomy knowledge. With presenter Krystal De Napoli Produced by Alex Watts

A conversation with Corey Tutt, who is a Kamilaroi man from Nowra, NSW, the founder and CEO of Deadly Science, the bestselling author of The First Scientists and a STEM champion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. He joins us to talk about Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles, the ultimate reptile book for kids authored by Corey Tutt, with illustrations by Ben Williams.

A conversation with Rosie Armstrong Lang, who is a Gamilaroi cultural woman and the CEO/Founder of the Culturally Informed Practices Institute. Rosie uses cultural practices to enable people to heal from trauma and also provide holistic support to professionals working in the wellbeing sector. Rosie is hosting the Winanga-yla-dhan Worker (Culturally Informed Practitioner) Training from 16 - 21 Jun...

A conversation with Gamilaraay man and the founder of the language program Maran Giirr, Odee Welsh. Odee facilitates the online Gamilaraay courses as well as a regular free language practice in Tamworth on Saturdays at 13 Fitzroy Street. With presenter Krystal De Napoli.

Today’s episode featured a conversation with Sissy Eileen Austin, who is a Peek Woorroong, Keerraay Woorroong, Djab Wurrung First Nations woman living on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. She is the founder of Take Back the Track, a campaign aimed at reclaiming a sense of safety for women and gender diverse runners in Australia. Sissy is the survivor of a running attack, a graduate of the Indigenous Marath...

A conversation with returning guest Zena Cumpston. Zena is a Barkindj wrier, artist, curator, researcher, and plant specialist. Zena spoke to us about the development of the educational course on Indigenous plants, Growing on Country, created with Kamilaroi woman Dominique Chen of the not-for-profit organisation, Yuruwan. Zena is also a feature artist for the Outsorse Vol. 1 exhibition opening at...

On today’s episode we are joined by award-winning writer and descendant of the Bardi Jawi people of the Kimberley region of north-Western Australia, Bebe Oliver. A writer, poet, illustrator, speaker, and facilitator living on the unceded land of the Kulin peoples, Bebe's works encompass love, loss, identity, Aboriginal and gay existence, place, and Country. On the program to discuss his recent poe...

A conversation with Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, Thomas Mayo, who is a signatory and advocate of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, as well as being the author of eight books, the latest of which, Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Award. With prese...

Today we speak with proud Wadawurrung artist Kait James, whose upcoming exhibition ‘Red Flags’, which features more than 70 newly created works, each with a deep reference to culture and Country, will be premiering at the Warrnambool Art Gallery from 12th October. Since 2018, Kait has been carving out a unique visual language based on the reappropriation of racialised products. Colloquially identi...

A conversation with writer and director Jon Bell, whose feature film The Moogai debuted at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival (SFF), winning the Audience Award for Best Feature, and premiered globally at the Sundance Film Festival, winning the prestigious 2024 CinefestOZ Film Prize Award. The Moogai follows the story of a young Aboriginal couple bringing home their second baby. What should be a joyous...

Today’s episode serves as a wrap up of Krystal’s favourite event of the year, PAX, the three day gaming exposition held in Naarm celebrating all things nerdy and new. We speak with Wiradjuri man Ben Armstrong about his experience of PAX as well as his many years in the technology and creative industries and the importance of Indigenous participation vs. representation in the gaming world. With pre...

Guest presenter Maddi Miller is joined by proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu journalist broadcaster, teacher, Shelley Ware to reflect on the first anniversary of the failed Voice to Parliament referendum. The second interview is with Wakka Wakka man and the founder of the First Nations circus troupe Na Djinang Circus, Harley Mann, to discuss their new show ‘In Place’, which is on as part of the Mel...

Today’s episode features two interviews, the first with proud Minang (Nyoongar) and Inggarda (Yamatji) writer and former AFL footballer, Andrew Krakouer, whose recently released children’s book, My Dad’s Gone Away , serves as a meaningful resource for conversations with children about parental incarceration. We then speak with Gunditjmara woman Phoebe Watson and Noongar, Yamatji and Pitta Pitta ma...

A conversation with Kamilaroi water scientist and the Associate Dean in Indigenous Leadership and Engagement at the University of Technology Sydney, Brad Moggridge, who has recently co-authored an article for The Conversation called ‘Bunyip birds and brolgas: how can we better protect species important to Indigenous people?’. With presenter Krystal De Napoli. Program Page: https://www.rrr.org.au/e...

A conversation with Wiradjuri astrophysicist and science communicator Dr Kirsten Banks, known to her hundreds of thousands of online followers as Astro Kirsten. In 2024 Kirsten became the first Aboriginal woman to graduate with a PhD in astrophysics for her thesis, The Spectroscopic Disambiguation of the Red Clump from the Red Giant Branch . Kirsten is an ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Fou...

A conversation with Wergaia/Wemba Wemba multimedia artist Kelly Koumalatsos about her new book Madjem Bambandila , which is a stunning celebration of Kelly's artistic and cultural practice, whose art has been exhibited and held in collections of NGV, Melbourne Museum, the City of Melbourne and the Koorie Heritage Trust and is published by Museums Victoria. With presenter Krystal De Napoli. Program...

The first part of today’s show is a conversation with Noongar and Yawuru writer and Associate Professor at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University, Elfie Shiosaki, whose new collection of poems, Refugia , is an exploration of archival records of Noongar Country and new images of Sky Country from NASA's JWST telescope. The second interview is with proud Yorta Yorta w...

Wergaia & Wemba Wemba writer Susie Anderson joins the program to discuss her piece, Mapping and unmapping understanding through Uplands , and Lardil emerging curator Maya Hodge and Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Jardwadjali, Wergaia artist Indianna Hunt discuss their current exhibition ‘These Arms Hold’ , which is on at Incinerator Gallery in Naarm from July 6 - September 8, 2024. With presenter Kr...

A conversation with Yankunytjatjara man Derik Lynch, the writer and director of the short film, Marungka tjala-tjunu (Dipped in Black), which follows Derik’s road trip back to Country for spiritual healing, as memories from his childhood return. The film was awarded the Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film) and the Teddy Award for best queer short film at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival...

A conversation with K/Gamilaroi man and Senior Research Fellow with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin University, Joshua Waters, whose recent article for The Conversation, “If the land is sick, so are we: Australian First Nations Spirituality Explained" , discusses how First Nations perspectives may offer a path forward in the face of climate change and widespread eco-anxiety....