NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 14/05/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Trevor Fourmile, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Traditional Owner and Author, talking about “Gurril Storm Bird” happening on the 18-21 June. Gather around the campfire in the forest to hear the story of Gurril, the young boy who came face to face with the rainbow serpent. Celebrating the culture of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of Cairns, Gurril Storm Bird recounts how Gurril learns a valuable lesson as he discovers just how powerful Gudju-Gudju is. Adapted from the prize-winning children’s picture book by Trevor (Bumi) Fourmile, this immersive new work features traditional song and movement and is created in collaboration with jarjum (child/ren) from Hymba Yumba Independent School (HYIS), Yidinji Traditional Owners and First Nations creatives. Presenting a contemporary take on an age-old story, Gurril Storm Bird is an engaging and educational experience of First Nations storytelling. Gurril Storm Bird is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box. You can find out more via the link below! QPAC First Nations (Photo Credit: Kambu Health)
https://www.qpac.com.au/…/out-of-the-box-gurril-storm-bird
Bradley Chatfield, QPAC Head of First Nations Programming, talking about Clancestry 2025. Clancestry returns from 23 July for over two weeks of extraordinary First Nations storytelling, music, dance, art and culture at QPAC! An iconic event that has been a part of QPAC’s calendar since 2013, Clancestry is a celebration of identity and connection, providing a platform for both established and emerging First Nations artists to share their stories and talents. This year’s program is set to be a landmark event, bringing together some of the country’s most acclaimed creatives for an unforgettable experience. Check out the full program – including free live music, creative works and fun activities for little ones and their families – and be immersed in the vibrant and continually evolving culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts. Proudly curated and led by First Nations People, join them as they create, connect, and share. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.qpac.com.au/whats-on/clancestry
Sarah Matthee, FRRR Climate Solutions Lead, talking about how First Nations communities are being encouraged to apply for climate solutions grants. First Nations-led and First Nations-directed organisations in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are encouraged to apply for funding for projects that will help their communities take the lead to identify and address the impacts of climate change at a local level. FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program (CLCS) offers grants via two streams, with a total funding pool of $650,000 available. Stream 1 – Engage and Deliver: Grants up to $20,000 for local projects that implement or build awareness of practices and solutions that can reduce emissions and benefit the community; and Stream 2 – Scaling: Grants from $20,001 to $75,0000 to scale locally-led initiatives that alleviate socio-economic challenges resulting from the changing climate and enable communities to decarbonise, adapt and thrive. To learn more and apply, visit the link below!
https://frrr.org.au/community-led-climate-solutions.
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