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The Advertiser
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
NAIDOC Week Film Screening – The Dark Emu Story - Thu 10 July
Film NAIDOC Week Film Screening – The Dark Emu Story When Thu 10 July 6:30 pm Where East Maitland Library Get Directions Overview A thought provoking, revelatory and inspiring documentary telling the story of Bruce Pascoe's Dark Emu – the publishing phenomenon that challenged Australia to rethink its history and ignited a raging debate. The 2014 best-selling book made the explosive claims that First Nations people were not only hunters and gatherers but also farmers who were part of a complex economic system. Pascoe's findings ignited fierce debate, with academics and conservative commentators lining up to pour scorn upon his work and question the knowledge of the First Australians. The Dark Emu Story is a feature length documentary that delves into the controversy, provides a platform for First Nations people to share their remarkable stories and enlightens our understanding of Australian history. A selection of First Nations books, including Dark Emu, will also be available for purchase on the evening. Light refreshments by Blackseed Catering included. Film – The Dark Emu Story Duration – 1 hour and 22 minutes Rating – PG
ABC News
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair asks you 'Pay Attention'
In the heart of Cairns' Botanic Gardens, where World War II oil tanks rise amid lush rainforest, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CAIF) returns to its birthplace this July with the powerful theme Pay Attention. CIAF curator Bruce Johnson McLean explains why this year's fair feels like a homecoming and how artist Tony Albert has shaped his curatorial vision. Then Juanita Page, a proud Goreng Goreng and South Sea Islander woman breaking barriers in Australian menswear demonstrates why she embodies this year's NAIDOC Week theme: The Next Generation. Plus for Word Up, Stuart Joel Nugget returns to share the Jingili word for "old man." For more information on the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair CIAF click here.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘You just bow down': What happened when ABC's Bridget Brennan met her childhood idol
ABC News Breakfast host Bridget Brennan had never met her childhood idol, Ernie Dingo, until a script-reading for That Blackfella Show, a 'cheeky, very Blak' hour of variety entertainment the pair is hosting for NAIDOC Week. The Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman, who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism by Dingo, along with Stan and Karla Grant, was starstruck. 'Any kid from the '90s grew up watching Ernie Dingo. He's the guy!' says Brennan. 'You forget how much of a sole voice he was for so many years. The path that he has paved for young Aboriginal people is incredible. I mean, you just bow down to Ernie. He's so funny. And he's got so many amazing stories. He lifts the whole team.' Sharing hosting duties is musician and comedian Isaac Compton, a Munanjali, Minjungbul and Wiradjuri man and winner of Nine's reality adventure competition, The Summit. 'I've shed tears of laughter watching Isaac's comedy online,' says Brennan. 'He's so grounded in Community. And he brings those Black in-jokes to a wider audience via TikTok and Instagram. His commentary is so sharp, but he's also a warm, beautiful performer.' The First Nations line-up includes comedians Steph Tisdell, Dane Simpson, Kevin Kropinyeri and Outback Tom; rappers Barkaa and Miss Kaninna; all-female rock band the Ripple Effect; and Eurovision contestants Electric Fields. Two non-Indigenous performers also appear – Jimmy Barnes, and former Bachelor contestant Abbie Chatfield. 'People will be surprised when they see their cameos' says Brennan. 'I think it's great because there are a lot of non-Indigenous Australians with profound, deep connections to Aboriginal Australians. So many non-Indigenous Australians celebrate NAIDOC. It's for everyone.' A team of First Nations people is also working behind the scenes.
The Age
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘You just bow down': What happened when ABC's Bridget Brennan met her childhood idol
ABC News Breakfast host Bridget Brennan had never met her childhood idol, Ernie Dingo, until a script-reading for That Blackfella Show, a 'cheeky, very Blak' hour of variety entertainment the pair is hosting for NAIDOC Week. The Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta woman, who was inspired to pursue a career in journalism by Dingo, along with Stan and Karla Grant, was starstruck. 'Any kid from the '90s grew up watching Ernie Dingo. He's the guy!' says Brennan. 'You forget how much of a sole voice he was for so many years. The path that he has paved for young Aboriginal people is incredible. I mean, you just bow down to Ernie. He's so funny. And he's got so many amazing stories. He lifts the whole team.' Sharing hosting duties is musician and comedian Isaac Compton, a Munanjali, Minjungbul and Wiradjuri man and winner of Nine's reality adventure competition, The Summit. 'I've shed tears of laughter watching Isaac's comedy online,' says Brennan. 'He's so grounded in Community. And he brings those Black in-jokes to a wider audience via TikTok and Instagram. His commentary is so sharp, but he's also a warm, beautiful performer.' The First Nations line-up includes comedians Steph Tisdell, Dane Simpson, Kevin Kropinyeri and Outback Tom; rappers Barkaa and Miss Kaninna; all-female rock band the Ripple Effect; and Eurovision contestants Electric Fields. Two non-Indigenous performers also appear – Jimmy Barnes, and former Bachelor contestant Abbie Chatfield. 'People will be surprised when they see their cameos' says Brennan. 'I think it's great because there are a lot of non-Indigenous Australians with profound, deep connections to Aboriginal Australians. So many non-Indigenous Australians celebrate NAIDOC. It's for everyone.' A team of First Nations people is also working behind the scenes.
West Australian
2 days ago
- General
- West Australian
Kimberley school children lead NAIDOC march celebrating ‘next generation'
Brightly coloured school uniforms dotted Broome's streets on Friday morning as children marched in the Kullarri NAIDOC Reconciliation Walk, bringing to life this year's theme: The Next Generation – Strength, Vision, Legacy. The walk kicked off a week of events in Broome, including academic talks, art exhibitions, and music performances, all celebrating the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The zealous crowd of hundreds, made up of schoolchildren, nurses, doctors, legal organisations, and local businesses, cheered 'Happy NAIDOC Week' and waved flags as they marched through Broome. The lively energy gave way to quiet respect at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral Park, where Yawuru elder Neil McKenzie spoke about the gathering's significance to the community. 'It's about the people that are connected to the land, the Yawuru people of Broome, not to assert our dominance, but to express respect and gratitude to the rest of the community,' Mr McKenzie said. 'We encompass reconciliation.' Yawuru elder Diana Appleby led a call-and-response in Yawuru language, with both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal schoolchildren joining in together. Mr McKenzie described the teaching of Yawuru language in junior schools across Broome as vital. 'We encourage children to speak our language, so it is never lost. It's the only place in the world where you can speak this language, Yawuru,' he said. Kimberley Land Council CEO Tyronne Garstone said NAIDOC Week holds particular significance in the region, especially given the Kimberley's Aboriginal population of 45 to 50 per cent. 'Acknowledgement of the next generation is fantastic for the community to see, we have such fantastic leaders coming through,' Mr Garstone said. He welcomed the strong turnout from local schools and the involvement of young people. 'It's great to have school kids down here, acknowledging who they are, their heritage and their connection to country as well, it's a fantastic community vibe.' Mr Garstone also praised the ongoing efforts of Aboriginal organisations that took part in the march. 'A lot of Aboriginal organisations do fantastic work throughout the year, playing a vital role in regards to achieving some of our Closing the Gap targets.' NAIDOC Week traces its origins to the 1938 Day of Mourning, when Aboriginal leaders protested Australia Day and demanded Indigenous rights across the country. What started as a single day grew into a week-long event by 1975, held every July to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and achievements. Now observed nationwide, NAIDOC Week brings together Indigenous communities, schools, governments, and workplaces to recognise and honour Australia's first peoples.
