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What’s Your Skin?

April 28, 2021No Comments

One of the stereotypes we often hear about Indigenous people is "They're all related." This one happens to be true! 👣 In our cultural awareness training, through an activity called 'The Skin Game', we take people through the principles of...

How Can We Have Reconciliation Without Justice?

April 27, 2021No CommentsAcknowledgment of Country, Country, land ownership, Native Title, Practical Reconciliation

Did you know that Evolve's co-Director Munya Andrews is not only an Aboriginal Elder, well-versed in the traditional laws of her people, she is also a barrister? Last week, a jury convicted ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd, a...

What is Aboriginal Law?

April 19, 2021No Comments

What is Aboriginal Law and is it any different from Lore? In this week's educational video, Evolve's co-director and Aboriginal Elder Aunty Munya Andrews explains.

Ironing Out Privilege

April 16, 2021No Comments

What can a conversation about ironing teach us about privilege and transgenerational trauma? Evolve's co-Director, Carla Rogers explains in this week's educational video.

Bat Dreaming

March 26, 2021No CommentsAboriginal Dreamtime, cultural awareness, Cultural Awareness Training, Dreaming, Dreamtime Wisdom, Journey Into Dreamtime

Have you ever wondered what it means to have possum or kangaroo Dreaming? In this video, Evolve's co-Director and Aboriginal Elder Aunty Munya Andrews shares the wisdom of her Nimanburr 'Bat Dreaming'. Are you curious to discover your own Dreaming...

Land Ownership – From Recognition to Reconciliation

March 22, 2021No CommentsAcknowledgment of Country, Country, land ownership, Native Title, Practical Reconciliation

In response to a recent article in The Conversation, we spoke with Evolve’s co-Directors Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya Andrews about land ownership and the role it plays in Practical Reconciliation. The article Truth Telling and Giving Back, examines the...

What is Dreamtime?

March 15, 2021No CommentsAboriginal Dreamtime, cultural awareness, Cultural Awareness Training, Journey Into Dreamtime

One of the most common questions asked during Evolve's Cultural Awareness training is: "What is Dreamtime?" In this video, Evolve's co-Director and Aboriginal Elder Aunty Munya Andrews explains why this is such a BIG question for Aboriginal people. Are you...

Tnorola: A Baby Falls From The Stars

February 25, 2021No Comments

In this video, Evolve's co-Director and Bardi Elder, Aunty Munya Andrews tells the story of Tnorola - the Gosse's Bluff creation story. This story is an example of how Indigenous knowledge, passed down for generations, is often reinforced by scientific...

How to Tackle Racism – On and Off the Sports Field

February 17, 2021No Commentsconflict resolution, Practical Reconciliation, racism in sport, soft skills, tackling racism

In the wake of the Do Better Report and Eddie McGuire’s forced resignation as president of Collingwood AFL club, we sat down with Evolve’s co-Directors, Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya Andrews, to talk about racism in sport and Australian society...

Are the pyramids ancient?

February 16, 2021No Comments

In this video, Evolve's co-Director and Bardi Elder, Aunty Munya Andrews explains how, compared to her mob, the ancient Egyptians are just young fellas!

Category: Blog

What’s Your Skin?

How Can We Have Reconciliation Without Justice?

What is Aboriginal Law?

Ironing Out Privilege

Bat Dreaming

Land Ownership – From Recognition to Reconciliation

What is Dreamtime?

Tnorola: A Baby Falls From The Stars

How to Tackle Racism – On and Off the Sports Field

Are the pyramids ancient?

How to find the right cultural awareness training during COVID-19

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