Indigipreneur Podcast

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Showcasing Indigenous Entrepreneurship to the world.

  1. 08/10/2022

    First Nations International Engagement a path to Self-Determination

    Send us Fan Mail First Nations International Engagement is essential in building not only the economic, political and social standing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples but it is also fundamental in ensuring that the identity, message, needs, wants, hopes and aspirations of our people are placed at the forefront at home and abroad. As the oldest diplomats in the world ensuring we take up the mantle of bringing our world together at a time of so much division is crucial in not only our own story but that of the wider world also. Jesse Martin CEO at ATSIIEO Jesse T Martin is a Wagadagam and Yuin man whose work in the community development and impact space for better outcomes and self-determination for First Nations people has led him to found the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander International Engagement Organisation (ATSIIEO). Through building First Nations partnerships with the international community Mr Martin looks to achieve an independent future for First Nations peoples as we embark on the forging of trade links, cross-cultural exchange, economic development and partnerships, educational pathways and exchange as well as ensuring that an undiluted First Nations perspective is delivered to the international community by community members who call these communities home. By ensuring that First Nations peoples are able to portray their own story, identity, needs, wants, aspirations and hopes for the future Mr Martin believes we can rewrite the dynamic on how we see the world, and how the world sees us. Support the show First Nations Lottery instead of donating, buy a charity lottery ticket—it's a win-win!

    24 min
  2. 08/10/2022

    If the Aboriginal Flag were in the Blockchain

    Send us Fan Mail It was announced ‘Australian government buys copyright to Aboriginal flag in $20m deal’. Within the copyright, transfer royalties from the sales of the Aboriginal flag will be donated to the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) and anyone will now be free to capitalise on the Aboriginal flag by using it on sporting apparel, websites, etc.  Although it is fabulous to put this argument to rest the question of financial transparency remains the elephant in the room. Remuneration to organisations that represented Australia’s First People, such as NAIDOC, was through a ‘hand-shake’, a colonial symbol of trust –“dictum meum pactum” (my word is my bond). While the intention was perhaps well-intended many times it fell short of expectations. There is a new kid on the block that could change this for good. Blockchain technology enables trust that can be audited. Instead, of well-intended handshakes, there is transparency and auditability. Records powered by blockchain technology, such as NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and cryptocurrencies are permanent and cannot be deleted; they can only be updated with the original record retained. This technology is powerful for the art market. The technology defines ownership – like a digital fingerprint. While anyone can copy the Mona Lisa from Google only one party can own it. In this presentation, I will demonstrate how indigenous communities can be empowered by NFT’s to kickstart ongoing wealth. Vanessa (Lee) Lee-Ah Ma I am a First Peoples Australian, with over 25 yrs experience in research, suicide prevention, public and social policy development and cultural governance leadership connecting First Peoples culture with mainstream services, including negotiating with government departments, and organisations. I’m one of the founding members of the Indigenous data sovereignty network - Australia, and Chair of RUOK? Aboriginal-Torres-Strait-Islander Advisory board. Support the show First Nations Lottery instead of donating, buy a charity lottery ticket—it's a win-win!

    23 min

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