NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 27/03/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Arabella Walker, Wulli Wulli Artist, talking about her first solo exhibition ‘Gentle Shifts’. In seizing the opportunity to showcase her work as an independent exhibitor at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) in 2024, Wulli Wulli artist Arabella Walker’s career has taken a significant turn, celebrating a milestone this month with the opening of her first solo exhibition (as a represented artist), Gentle Shifts, at Jan Manton Gallery in Brisbane. Gentle Shifts is a vibrant exploration of the flora of Wulli Wulli Country and the landscapes that have shaped Arabella’s life. Each piece carries movement and story, brought to life through colours and patterns. The artworks flow together in a seamless dance, capturing the subtle transitions of nature and memory. Ms Walker was part of a small group of independent artists securing a sought-after spot in CIAF’s innovative new CATAPULT program, providing coveted exhibition space and services within the event’s 2024 Country Speaking themed Art Fair Showcase at Cairns Convention Centre. Congratulations, Arabella! To find out more, check out the link below!
https://www.janmantonart.com/…/arabellawalkergentleshifts
Professor John Maynard, Author and Emeritus Professor of Indigenous History from the University of Newcastle, talking about ‘Golf Dreaming’. Golf Dreaming is a groundbreaking exploration of golf’s place in Australia’s sporting and cultural history from an Aboriginal perspective. Maynard uncovers the surprising echoes of traditional Aboriginal games in modern golf. He reveals how cultural heritage, social challenges, and historical barriers have helped shape the sport in Australia. With deep historical insight, Golf Dreaming—An Aboriginal Social, Political, Cultural and Historical Perspective of Golf examines the intersections of Indigenous history and golf, shedding light on stories often overlooked in mainstream sporting narratives. John Maynard is a Worimi Aboriginal man and an Emeritus Professor of Indigenous History from the University of Newcastle. Renowned for his expertise in Indigenous history and sport, he brings his storytelling and scholarly insights to the fairways, crafting a book that deepens our understanding of golf beyond the game itself. Golf Dreaming is now available through Fair Play Publishing and good bookstores in paperback and e-book formats – check it out via the link below!
https://www.fairplaypublishing.com.au/…/golf-dreaming…
Charlene Cressbrook and Lachlan Bassani, Cape York Natural Resource Management First Nations Engagement Officers, talking about their workshop that brought Cape York organisations together. More than 80 Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), land trusts Aboriginal Corporations and ranger groups from across Cape York were invited to workshop together at “Cape York Conversations: Pathways to Partnership” in Cairns. Bringing together 100+ people who own or manage land and water resources from First Nation organisations from across Cape York Peninsula, to share their aspirations and experiences in sustainable land management. The main outcome of the meeting – the formation of a Cape York First Nations Community of Practice – was an opportunity to work together on a wide-ranging agenda from cultural heritage, governance and nation-building to food security, water rights and agriculture. You can find out more via the link below!
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