Shows
Culture CompassSkin deep — what does it mean to wear and give cultural tattoos today?"Our practice was quiet for a moment. It was quiet for a generation, it wasn't eradicated. And now it's back. And it's loud. And it's here, it's in your face — literally, on your face! And now we're just living that practice every day."Moale James' tattoos are a powerful link to her Papua New Guinean ancestors.The meaning of tattoo changes Island to Island, village to village, right across the Pacific.In some countries the tattoo has remained strong despite the efforts of missionaries and colonial attitudes to stamp it out. In others, we...
2023-09-0429 min
Inclusion In ActionEmbracing Diversity: Building an Anti-Racist QLD with Sangeetha, Moale & CosmasEmbracing Diversity: Building an Anti-Racist QLD with Moale James, Sangeetha Kutty & Cosmas Onyemaechi. In this podcast, we delve into the journey of Queensland's multicultural community, exploring the challenges of racism and its prevention. Join us as we engage in enlightening conversations with individuals, experts, and community leaders who are actively working towards creating an inclusive and anti-racist society. Discover inspiring stories, practical strategies, and initiatives aimed at fostering understanding, empathy, and unity across cultures in Queensland. Let's together build a Queensland that celebrates diversity and stands firmly against racism. Watch the interview here.See omnystudio.c...
2023-08-2351 min
Nights at the Brown TableThirty Eighth Night at the Brown TableWe chat about the policy of a nightclub in Brisbane that refused Moale James entry due to her Papuan reva reva facial markings. Moale James is a proud Papua New Guinean-Australian woman, who has documented her reva reva journey. You can find more detail about her story on her website (https://www.moalejames.com).
We talk about the fairness of the policy, whether the entry refusal was due to racial discrimination, stereotypes associated with tattoos or culutral markings and why Aussies call slippers/jandals/flip flops thongs.
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2022-07-2725 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Creating transformational change in our communities through activism", Pacific Islander Activists, Part 1In this final (for the fore-seeable future) podcast episode I share space with Lisa Villiamu and Mary Harm exploring the ways they advocate for their community through the arts and engagement projects.We explore their entrance into community leadership and the ways their work has been both healing and inspiring. Lisa and Mary share stories of how their work and side-projects incorporate their cultural knowledge and practice in their activism for multiple social issues including climate change.There are multiple narratives that are often plastered on our First Nations Oceanic community. We explore some of...
2022-05-3127 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Creating transformational change in our communities through activism", Pacific Islander Activists, Part 2In this final (for the fore-seeable future) podcast episode I share space with Lisa Villiamu and Mary Harm exploring the ways they advocate for their community through the arts and engagement projects.We explore their entrance into community leadership and the ways their work has been both healing and inspiring. Lisa and Mary share stories of how their work and side-projects incorporate their cultural knowledge and practice in their activism for multiple social issues including climate change.There are multiple narratives that are often plastered on our First Nations Oceanic community. We explore some of...
2022-05-3116 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Creating transformational change in our communities through activism", Pacific Islander Activists, Part 3In this final (for the fore-seeable future) podcast episode I share space with Lisa Villiamu and Mary Harm exploring the ways they advocate for their community through the arts and engagement projects.We explore their entrance into community leadership and the ways their work has been both healing and inspiring. Lisa and Mary share stories of how their work and side-projects incorporate their cultural knowledge and practice in their activism for multiple social issues including climate change.There are multiple narratives that are often plastered on our First Nations Oceanic community. We explore some of...
2022-05-3120 min
Our Women, Our Stories"If they can do it, why can't we?" Pacific Islander Women in Business, Part 1In this podcast episode of Our Women, Our Stories, I share space with Lauren Chan (Lauren's Littlies), Phoebe Preuss (Living Koko) and Teleise Neemia (Uniquely Pacific). In this episode we explore each womans business - the gaps it fills, the purpose for starting the business and where they see their business growing in the future.Despite being separated by state borders we discover that some of the issues being experienced by one businesswoman can be the same - feelings of imposter syndrome; knowing how to value their products and their work; the battle between practicing culture and...
2022-05-3030 min
Our Women, Our Stories"If they can do it, why can't we?", Pacific Islander Women in Business, Part 2In this podcast episode of Our Women, Our Stories, I share space with Lauren Chan (Lauren's Littlies), Phoebe Preuss (Living Koko) and Teleise Neemia (Uniquely Pacific). In this episode we explore each womans business - the gaps it fills, the purpose for starting the business and where they see their business growing in the future.Despite being separated by state borders we discover that some of the issues being experienced by one businesswoman can be the same - feelings of imposter syndrome; knowing how to value their products and their work; the battle between practicing culture and...
2022-05-3045 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Sarai and Ruha [PART 2]“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art. In this episode I speak with Assistant-Curator, Pacific Art and ACE Project Co-Ordinator; Ruha Fifita alongside Founder, The Pasifika Young People’s Wellbeing Network and ACE Catalyst, Sarai Tafa. We explore the concept of “community engagement”, the reflections and aims of the ACE project and what is coming up next for both of these professionals. ——“Stories of...
2022-03-3029 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Sarai and Ruha [PART 1]“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art. In this episode I speak with Assistant-Curator, Pacific Art and ACE Project Co-Ordinator; Ruha Fifita alongside Founder, The Pasifika Young People’s Wellbeing Network and ACE Catalyst, Sarai Tafa. We explore the concept of “community engagement”, the reflections and aims of the ACE project and what is coming up next for both of these professionals. ——“Stories of the 10th Asia...
2022-03-3022 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Osanna and Joella [PART 2]“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.In this episode I speak with the team from the APT10 project, “Australian Centre of Asian and Pacific Art’s Community Engagement” project, Osanna Fa’ata’ape and Joella Warkill. We reflect as team on their involvement in this project, their roles and what they are looking forward to building upon from the learnings of this project.——“Stories...
2022-03-2926 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Osanna and Joella [PART 1]“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.In this episode I speak with the team from the APT10 project, “Australian Centre of Asian and Pacific Art’s Community Engagement” project, Osanna Fa’ata’ape and Joella Warkill. We reflect as team on their involvement in this project, their roles and what they are looking forward to building upon from the learnings of this project.——“Stories...
2022-03-2920 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Abby and Samantha“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.In this episode I speak with APT10 Curators, Abigail Bernal and Samantha Littley who share their entrance into the sector, including some of the projects they have worked on; a historical context of previous APT10 installations and insight into their Artist projects.——“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” is an extra sub-phase of the project...
2022-03-2535 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Brian Fuata [PART 2]“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.In this episode I speak with APT10 Artist, Brian Fuata and we explore his pathway into the arts sector; his hopes and advice for the future generations of artists and we dive deep into his performance as “The Apparition”.——“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” is an extra sub-phase of the project, “Our knowledge, Our pra...
2022-03-2228 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Stories of APT10", with Brian Fuata [PART1]“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” brings together Artists, Project Support Team and Curators to share insight into the development of this renowned exhibition currently on show at the Queensland Art Gallery, Gallery of Modern Art.In this episode I speak with APT10 Artist, Brian Fuata and we explore his pathway into the arts sector; his hopes and advice for the future generations of artists and we dive deep into his performance as “The Apparition”.——“Stories of the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial” is an extra sub-phase of the project, “Our knowledge, Our pra...
2022-03-2224 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Women of good heart, mind and spirit", Part 1Often we hear these 'buzz words' in relation to decolonising the institutions that collect and store First Nations objects. Some of these buzz words include, cultural safety, co-designing, staffing re-structures, etc. Not to say that these methods of decolonising institutions aren't relevant or useful. But to highlight that sometimes using a buzzword and slapping it on a project or initiative takes away from the true value and aims behind it. Sometimes a buzz words takes away from an opportunity to educate and elevate the voices and work of First Nations artists and those working in the public sector.
2021-11-2629 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Women of good heart, mind and spirit", Part 2Often we hear these 'buzz words' in relation to decolonising the institutions that collect and store First Nations objects. Some of these buzz words include, cultural safety, co-designing, staffing re-structures, etc. Not to say that these methods of decolonising institutions aren't relevant or useful. But to highlight that sometimes using a buzzword and slapping it on a project or initiative takes away from the true value and aims behind it. Sometimes a buzz words takes away from an opportunity to educate and elevate the voices and work of First Nations artists and those working in the public sector.
2021-11-2631 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Women of good heart, mind and spirit", Part 3Often we hear these 'buzz words' in relation to decolonising the institutions that collect and store First Nations objects. Some of these buzz words include, cultural safety, co-designing, staffing re-structures, etc. Not to say that these methods of decolonising institutions aren't relevant or useful. But to highlight that sometimes using a buzzword and slapping it on a project or initiative takes away from the true value and aims behind it. Sometimes a buzz words takes away from an opportunity to educate and elevate the voices and work of First Nations artists and those working in the public sector.
2021-11-2632 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Embedding cultural perspectives in our babies and educators", Educators, Part 3As First Nations people, we have been encompassed with cultural knowledge since before we were born, our ways of teaching and learning vary, whether it be through dance, song, craft or oral storytelling. It is true that learning has been central to our ways of living, being and belonging.But, how do you navigate cultural learning in a space where sometimes you are the only culturally diverse child or family in a community? How do you stay connected to culture, when you're not on your own country? And, if you're an educator how do you ensure children...
2021-11-0434 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Embedding cultural perspectives in our babies and educators", Educators, Part 2As First Nations people, we have been encompassed with cultural knowledge since before we were born, our ways of teaching and learning vary, whether it be through dance, song, craft or oral storytelling. It is true that learning has been central to our ways of living, being and belonging.But, how do you navigate cultural learning in a space where sometimes you are the only culturally diverse child or family in a community? How do you stay connected to culture, when you're not on your own country? And, if you're an educator how do you ensure children...
2021-11-0433 min
Our Women, Our StoriesFirst Nations Artists and Creatives, Part 4In this podcast episode I share space with Ginny Jones, Marley Morgan and Deline Briscoe to explore their artistry and businesses as fierce Aboriginal women.Calling in from different corners of the globe we discussed a vast landscape of topics, sharing stories of our experiences. We delved into cultural through our arts practice when it comes to grief, healing country and re-learning and discovering knowledge once lost. We look deeply into this topic of legacy and the resources that these women are establishing to pass down to their children and these emerging elders.We also...
2021-10-2919 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Our art connects us to spirit and heals our soul", First Nations Artists and Creatives, Part 4In this podcast episode I share space with Ginny Jones, Marley Morgan and Deline Briscoe to explore their artistry and businesses as fierce Aboriginal women.Calling in from different corners of the globe we discussed a vast landscape of topics, sharing stories of our experiences. We delved into cultural through our arts practice when it comes to grief, healing country and re-learning and discovering knowledge once lost. We look deeply into this topic of legacy and the resources that these women are establishing to pass down to their children and these emerging elders.We also...
2021-10-2819 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Our art connects us to spirit and heals our soul", First Nations Artists and Creatives, Part 2In this podcast episode I share space with Ginny Jones, Marley Morgan and Deline Briscoe to explore their artistry and businesses as fierce Aboriginal women.Calling in from different corners of the globe we discussed a vast landscape of topics, sharing stories of our experiences. We delved into cultural through our arts practice when it comes to grief, healing country and re-learning and discovering knowledge once lost. We look deeply into this topic of legacy and the resources that these women are establishing to pass down to their children and these emerging elders.We also...
2021-10-2826 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Our art connects us to spirit and heals our soul", First Nations Artists and Creatives, Part 3In this podcast episode I share space with Ginny Jones, Marley Morgan and Deline Briscoe to explore their artistry and businesses as fierce Aboriginal women.Calling in from different corners of the globe we discussed a vast landscape of topics, sharing stories of our experiences. We delved into cultural through our arts practice when it comes to grief, healing country and re-learning and discovering knowledge once lost. We look deeply into this topic of legacy and the resources that these women are establishing to pass down to their children and these emerging elders.We also...
2021-10-2830 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Our art connects us to spirit and heals our soul", First Nations Artists and Creatives, Part 1In this podcast episode I share space with Ginny Jones, Marley Morgan and Deline Briscoe to explore their artistry and businesses as fierce Aboriginal women.Calling in from different corners of the globe we discussed a vast landscape of topics, sharing stories of our experiences. We delved into cultural through our arts practice when it comes to grief, healing country and re-learning and discovering knowledge once lost. We look deeply into this topic of legacy and the resources that these women are establishing to pass down to their children and these emerging elders.We also...
2021-10-2825 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Take your waka, create your art and lead your community", Pacific Islander Artists and Creatives, Part 3In this podcast episode I speak with three Pacific Islander Artists and Creatives, Julia Mageau-Gray, Reina Sutton and Maryann Talia Pau. These three Aunties have worked extensively across Australia, Aotearoa and the rest of the globe. We spend time discussing how to we create culturally safe spaces for our community to experiment with their arts practice and the “fairy-godmother/bob-the-builder” individuals we have worked with who help us create this spaces and bring arts projects into fruition. We delve into the (at times) frustrating realities of accessing funding to get a project off the ground, the impact covid has had...
2021-09-3035 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Take your waka, create your art and lead your community", Pacific Islander Artists and Creatives, Part 2In this podcast episode I speak with three Pacific Islander Artists and Creatives, Julia Mageau-Gray, Reina Sutton and Maryann Talia Pau. These three Aunties have worked extensively across Australia, Aotearoa and the rest of the globe. We spend time discussing how to we create culturally safe spaces for our community to experiment with their arts practice and the “fairy-godmother/bob-the-builder” individuals we have worked with who help us create this spaces and bring arts projects into fruition. We delve into the (at times) frustrating realities of accessing funding to get a project off the ground, the impact covid has had...
2021-09-3032 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Take your waka, create your art and lead your community", Pacific Islander Artists and Creatives, Part 1In this podcast episode I speak with three Pacific Islander Artists and Creatives, Julia Mageau-Gray, Reina Sutton and Maryann Talia Pau. These three Aunties have worked extensively across Australia, Aotearoa and the rest of the globe. We spend time discussing how to we create culturally safe spaces for our community to experiment with their arts practice and the “fairy-godmother/bob-the-builder” individuals we have worked with who help us create this spaces and bring arts projects into fruition. We delve into the (at times) frustrating realities of accessing funding to get a project off the ground, the impact covid has had...
2021-09-3034 min
Our Women, Our Stories"Embedding cultural perspectives in our babies and educators", Educators, Part 1As First Nations people, we have been encompassed with cultural knowledge since before we were born, our ways of teaching and learning vary, whether it be through dance, song, craft or oral storytelling. It is true that learning has been central to our ways of living, being and belonging.But, how do you navigate cultural learning in a space where sometimes you are the only culturally diverse child or family in a community? How do you stay connected to culture, when you're not on your own country? And, if you're an educator how do you ensure children...
2021-08-2536 min