Talk Talk: Indigenous Languages and Storytelling Australian Film Television and Radio School

There has been an unbroken connection to country for First Nation peoples of Australia. Over time there has been a shift in how we as Australians describe ourselves and view our past with each other. The interest in First Nations culture and story is seen and felt on a national level. Together we can walk forward with understanding and wisdom.

Storytelling informs, engages and challenges culture. Australia has a shared history. Australia’s First peoples are integral to the story of how we got to the Nation we all live on today. Right now is an exciting time to see and hear all of the lived experiences by so many who walk this country together.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have many ways of finding a connection to their culture and identifying in today’s Australia. Being grounded with community and connecting to your identity can happen in unique and numerous ways. Awareness to land, air, sea and your role creates a sense of place. Who are we; who might that animal be? Sometimes we all just need to listen.

Listen as respected Elder Uncle Bruce Pascoe ruminates on people’s responsibility to be knowledge keepers. An opportunity to hear understandings of the responsibility as being part of the oldest living culture. There are numerous languages spoken in Australia but there were once hundreds spoken by the Indigenous Peoples of Australia. Culture is passed on through story, language and in this episode, you can hear how this has occurred over time.

Join us for an insightful discussion about how language and Indigenous knowledge is being used today. First Nation Australians are a diverse group of peoples who use story in daily life. Enjoy the wisdom from Uncle Bruce Pascoe as he imparts his thoughts on our shared nation.