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Society & Culture

Updated 05/25/2022
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Documentary

Updated 07/05/2022
Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 05/25/2022

05/25/2022

Food

Octopus balls, stuffed goat, Greek honey and dolmades. The food from Kalymnos is who we are. Take a culinary journey through Greece and the Island of Kalymnos. How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was made by StoryProjects for City of Darwin’s Sister City Program. Production and sound design by Gaia Osborn Executive production by Johanna Bell Language consultancy by Alexia Koumpa Music by Nisiotiko Ksefanfoma Stories by Tony Miaoudis, Maria Kalitsis, Michael Milatos, Vakina Poniris, John Hilas, Michael Halkitis, George Vazanellis, Sakellarios, Vazanellis, Adoni Pikos, Kiriakos Kalilatzaros, Emmanuel Handakari, Michailis Bairamis, Athena Michailou, George Michailou. We acknowledge Darwin's first people, the Larrakia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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4 min
07/05/2022

Dungalaba - the mighty saltwater crocodile!

Saltwater crocodiles aren’t just incredible and fearsome reptiles, they are also culturally important in the Darwin region as a Larrakia totem. Steven Dawson is a Larrakia ranger who takes care of Country and the plants and animals in it, including the iconic saltwater crocodile. The Larrakia people are the traditional owners and custodians of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia is a podcast that shares our knowledge of Country, community, family and culture with you so you can understand our deep connection to our home. CREDITS Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia is a City of Darwin podcast, created in collaboration with the Larrakia people of Darwin. Produced by Lori Uden and Cinnamon Nippard, with editorial support from Johanna Bell with mixing by Hamish Robertson. Soundtrack composed by Larrakia woman Lena Kellie and produced by Skinnyfish Music. Big thanks to Larrakia Nation for their support. Subscribe to Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia wherever you get your podcasts, or for more information head to https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast series is proudly brought to you by City of Darwin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07/05/2022

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13 min
06/28/2022

Taking care of Country, one bird at a time

Taking care of Country is something the First Nations of Australia have been doing for thousands of years. Today, Larrakia Rangers like Gabby Millar and Sarah Rolland continue to take care of the land, sea and wildlife in and around Darwin. In this episode you’ll hear about a very special bird that flies thousands of kilometres from Russia, Alaska and China to roost on Larrakia country. To check out their beautiful Coastal Birds of Larrakia Country booklet, get in touch with the Larrakia Rangers: http://larrakia.com/services/larrakia-rangers/ The Larrakia people are the traditional owners and custodians of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia. Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia is a podcast that shares our knowledge of Country, community, family and culture with you so you can understand our deep connection to our home. Credits: Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia is a City of Darwin podcast, created in collaboration with the Larrakia people of Darwin. This podcast was produced by Lori Uden and Cinnamon Nippard, with editorial support from Johanna Bell and mixing by Hamish Robertson. The beautiful soundtrack was composed by Larrakia women Lena Kellie and produced by Skinnyfish Music. Big thanks to Larrakia Nation for their support. For more information head to discover.darwin.nt.gov.au This podcast series is proudly brought to you by City of Darwin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06/28/2022

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12 min
05/25/2022

Sister Cities

Parallel Hearts captures the shared experiences, challenges, aspirations and dreams of two First Nations peoples, the Larrakia people of Darwin, Australia and the Dena’ina people of Anchorage, Alaska. Darwin and Anchorage are Sister Cities, a program that fosters to promote cross-cultural understanding and build vibrant and connected communities, generating mutual benefits for both cities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was produced by Gaia Osbourne as part of the City of Darwin's Sister Cities program, in partnership with Larrakia Nation, the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Alaskan radio station KNBA. Parallel Hearts was produced on Larrakia and Dena'ina Traditional Lands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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7 min
05/25/2022

Maintaining culture

First Nations people from both Darwin, Australia and Anchorage, Alaska talk about maintaining culture, introducing themselves, their communities, work, life and cultural connections and aspirations. Both Nations, the Larrakia and Dena'ina, share how they are revitalising their culture and language, despite the devastation of colonisation. Parallel Hearts captures the shared experiences, challenges, aspirations and dreams of two First Nations peoples, the Larrakia people of Darwin, Australia and the Dena’ina people of Anchorage, Alaska. Darwin and Anchorage are Sister Cities, a program that fosters to promote cross-cultural understanding and build vibrant and connected communities, generating mutual benefits for both cities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was produced by Gaia Osbourne as part of the City of Darwin's Sister Cities program, in partnership with Larrakia Nation, the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Alaskan radio station KNBA. Parallel Hearts was produced on Larrakia and Dena'ina Traditional Lands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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16 min
05/25/2022

This is our land

From burial grounds to sacred sites, ceremonial places to traditional names, the Larrakia people of Darwin, Australia and Dena'ina people of Anchorage, Alaska share their struggles for land rights and recognition. Parallel Hearts captures the shared experiences, challenges, aspirations and dreams of two First Nations peoples, the Larrakia people of Darwin, Australia and the Dena’ina people of Anchorage, Alaska. Darwin and Anchorage are Sister Cities, a program that fosters to promote cross-cultural understanding and build vibrant and connected communities, generating mutual benefits for both cities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was produced by Gaia Osbourne as part of the City of Darwin's Sister Cities program, in partnership with Larrakia Nation, the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Alaskan radio station KNBA. Parallel Hearts was produced on Larrakia and Dena'ina Traditional Lands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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11 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia

This is ‘Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia’, a podcast that takes you from the hot red earth to cooling monsoons, from the mighty saltwater crocodile to a healing native plum, and from a diehard football fan to a doctor who walks between two worlds. We, the Larrakia people, the traditional owners and custodians of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia, invite you to discover our city, our land and sea, through our stories, our community, and our culture. We are saltwater people and we come from a long line of storytellers. We continue this ancient storytelling tradition here as we invite you to understand our deep connection with our home and welcome you to visit and share this beautiful place. For more information head to discover.darwin.nt.gov.au This podcast series is proudly brought to you by City of Darwin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1 Trailer

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2 min
05/25/2022

Sister Cities

“We’re very blessed to be part of Greece, and to blend the lifestyle of Kalymnos and Darwin.” Join the Kalymonians of Darwin as they share what their homeland means to them and how they stay connected to their culture, traditions and community. How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was made by StoryProjects for City of Darwin’s Sister City Program. Production and sound design by Gaia Osborn Executive production by Johanna Bell Language consultancy by Alexia Koumpa Music by Nisiotiko Ksefanfoma Stories by Tony Miaoudis, Maria Kalitsis, Michael Milatos, Vakina Poniris, John Hilas, Michael Halkitis, George Vazanellis, Sakellarios, Vazanellis, Adoni Pikos, Kiriakos Kalilatzaros, Emmanuel Handakari, Michailis Bairamis, Athena Michailou, George Michailou. We acknowledge Darwin's first people, the Larrakia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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8 min
05/25/2022

Dynamite

Dynamite - it’s part of the Kalymnian culture, so of course we blow things up! Find out what happens when young people start throwing explosive greetings around! How did a bunch of Greek immigrants end up in Australia’s Top End?! Back in the 1950s post WWII, Greek immigrants from the island of Kalymnos made the very long trip to tropical Darwin. Join the Kalymnian community as they share their passion and connection for both Darwin and Kaylmnos. Darwin and Kalymnos are Sister Cities, a program that fosters cross-cultural understanding, building vibrant and connected communities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was made by StoryProjects for City of Darwin’s Sister City Program. Production and sound design by Gaia Osborn Executive production by Johanna Bell Language consultancy by Alexia Koumpa Music by Nisiotiko Ksefanfoma Stories by Tony Miaoudis, Maria Kalitsis, Michael Milatos, Vakina Poniris, John Hilas, Michael Halkitis, George Vazanellis, Sakellarios, Vazanellis, Adoni Pikos, Kiriakos Kalilatzaros, Emmanuel Handakari, Michailis Bairamis, Athena Michailou, George Michailou. We acknowledge Darwin's first people, the Larrakia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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5 min
05/25/2022

Seasons

Magpie geese in Darwin, Australia and Salmon in Anchorage, Alaska are no doubt a favourite food on the menu for the Larrakia and Dena'ina people respectively. Join them as they share the changing seasons of country and learn what foods they continue to hunt and forage today. Parallel Hearts captures the shared experiences, challenges, aspirations and dreams of two First Nations peoples, the Larrakia people of Darwin, Australia and the Dena’ina people of Anchorage, Alaska. Darwin and Anchorage are Sister Cities, a program that fosters to promote cross-cultural understanding and build vibrant and connected communities, generating mutual benefits for both cities. For more info head to: https://discover.darwin.nt.gov.au/ This podcast was produced by Gaia Osbourne as part of the City of Darwin's Sister Cities program, in partnership with Larrakia Nation, the Alaska Native Heritage Centre and Alaskan radio station KNBA. Parallel Hearts was produced on Larrakia and Dena'ina Traditional Lands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

05/25/2022

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13 min

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