National Talk Black 160424
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm, CABAH Chief Investigator, James Cook University, talking about the discovery of Australia’s oldest pottery rewrites understanding of Aboriginal maritime history. Traditional Owners and researchers report on the oldest securely dated pottery discovered in Australia, located at Jiigurru (Lizard Island Group) on the Great Barrier Reef in northeastern Australia. This significant finding challenges previous notions that Aboriginal Australian communities were unaware of pottery manufacture before European settlement, instead suggesting a rich history of long-distance cultural exchanges and technological innovation long before British arrival.
Hon Selena Uibo, Member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly – Minister for Health; Minister for Remote Housing and Homelands; Minister for Parks and Rangers; Minister for Local Decision Making; Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention; Minister for Public Employment; Minister for Corporate and Digital Development, talking about new housing developments progressing in East Arnhem Land. New housing developments are continuing in the East Arnhem Land communities of Ramingining and Galiwin’ku, the projects seeing locals helping to build homes as well as complete their apprenticeships. In Ramingining, the community is set to receive a total of 51 new homes, 22 of which are already complete. In the Galiwin’ku community, 40 new homes have been delivered by the Aboriginal Business Enterprise Bukmak Constructions, with the community set to receive a total 87 new houses as part of funding set aside for the works in 2021. The federal government recently announced a new $4 billion housing investment in the NT, in joint-partnership with the Territory government, with the region suffering significant housing availability issues which primarily impact First Nations communities and townships.
Elaine Crombie, Indigenous comedian, song-writer and actress, talking about joining Australia’s premier First Nations comedians at Aboriginal Comedy Allstars. Standing alongside the comedic talents of Andy Saunders, Janty Blair, Jay Wymarra, Kevin Kropinyeri, and Sean Choolburra, the lineup promises unforgettable nights of laughter and storytelling. Ms Crombie will perform at both the Melbourne Comedy Festival, which is being held from 27 March to 21 April, and the Brisbane Comedy Festival from May 2 to May 5.
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