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Blak Matters

Blak Matters

An inclusive, authentic exploration of First Nations issues from a First Nations perspective. Delivered as an honest but positive conversation between friends, MC & Teela Reid, in under 20 minutes.

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27 min•
13 Dec 23

Need a summer reading list? Blackfulla Bookclub has you covered

Whether you're planning some down time by the beach or pool over the holidays, or are just on the hunt for the perfect summer read, Blackfulla Bookclub and Blak Matters has you covered. Created by Wiradjuri and Wailwan woman Teela Reid and Gumbaynggirr and Barkindji woman Merinda Dutton in the midst of pandemic lockdowns, Blackfulla Bookclub started as a place to meet on Zoom and share what First Nation's stories the pair were reading outside of work. Since, it's become a place of discussion and storytelling for many, amassing followers across Australia and around the world.  For the final episode for 2023, Teela and Michael 'MC' Christian take you through the stories and poems that should be on your summer reading list. Follow Blackfulla Bookclub here: @blackfulla_bookclub  Grab your summer reading list here: The Queen is Dead, Stan Grant Living on Stolen Land, Ambelin Kwaymullina Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker) Day Break, Dr Amy McQuire Welcome, Child!, Sally Morgan After Story, Professor Larissa Behrendt See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18 min•
29 Nov 23

Cultural burning: is there a better way of controlling fire this bushfire season?

As we head into a dry El Nino summer, we also head into one with an increased risk of bushfires and the devastating effects that can be left in their wake. But is there a better way, and better methods of controlled burning that can lower this risk?  For millennia, the First Nations people of this country utilised fire for cultural burning, alongside other land management strategies, to cultivate and ensure our land remained healthy and in balance.  Today on Blak Matters, Michael 'MC' Christian is joined by special guest Trent Nelson from Djaara, who explores the profound significance of cultural burning – not just how it works, but also the role it serves in healing both the land and its people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16 min•
22 Nov 23

Is supporting Palestine a First Nations issue?

The extreme conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas has dominated media coverage across both the world and here in Australia, leading to intense public debate, protests and boycotts.   If you've tuned into, or attended, rallies seen across the country, you may have seen Aboriginal flags being raised alongside First Nations advocates chanting the phrase 'free Palestine'. But how do First Nations issues, and the support of Palestinian people, align?  On this episode of Blak Matters, Michael 'MC' Christian is joined by proud Darumbal and South Sea Islander woman, Dr Amy McQuire from the Queensland University of Technology School of Communications, to help us get a better understanding on why some First Nations Australians are showing support for the Palestinian people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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