National Talk Black 120724

On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:

Dr Rohan Fisher, Charles Darwin University Northern Institute fire researcher, talking about the funding boost for invaluable bushfire mapping service. The North Australia and Rangelands Fire Information service (NAFI) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will continue to guide thousands of people through Northern Australia’s intense fire seasons after being awarded a Federal Government grant for operations. Since its inception more than 20 years ago NAFI has played a critical role in bushfire prevention and management in Northern Australia, providing users with timely, accurate and easy to access data. NAFI received $588,000 through the Disaster Resilience Australia Package to continue operations in 2024/25.

Cheryl Leavy, award-winning poet and writer, talking about the unbreakable bond of family and the revitalisation of language, through her latest book “Yanga Mother”. This beautiful picture book comes in Kooma and English about a grey kangaroo and her joey, and the unbreakable bonds of family. With artwork from renowned Meriam and Yupungathi artist Christopher Bassi, this gentle yet powerful story honours the Stolen Generations, First Nations matriarchs, and never-ending motherly love. If you would like to purchase the book, click the link below!

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