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How Can We Have Reconciliation Without Justice?

5 years ago

Reconciliation, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Allied, Leadership Tools, Blog

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?

5 years ago

Blog

Aboriginal Law is the system of rules, customs, and practices that govern the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Unlike mainstream Australian law, which is codified in legislation and enforced by courts, Aboriginal Law is rooted in culture,…

Ironing Out Privilege

5 years ago

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, video blog, Privilege, Uncategorized

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

5 years ago

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, video blog, Dreamtime, Indigenous Wisdom

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…

Showing Aboriginal hands holding red earth

Land Rights Movement – Land Ownership From National Recognition to Reconciliation

5 years ago

Reconciliation, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Allied, Leadership Tools, Blog

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?

5 years ago

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, video blog, Dreamtime, Indigenous Wisdom

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…

Why Cultural Diversity Is Important

5 years ago

General, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog, Uncategorized

Cultural diversity and cultural awareness skills allow employees from different walks of life to come together, contributing to a company’s success. Further, interacting with people from different backgrounds creates a positive workplace environment. Embracing cultural diversity and implementing cultural awareness…

Tnorola: A Baby Falls From The Stars

6 years ago

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Blog, video blog, Dreamtime, Indigenous Wisdom

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…

Evolve Co-Director Munya Andrews with Retired Sydney Swans footballer Adam Goodes

How to Tackle Racism – On and Off the Sports Field

6 years ago

Racism, Reconciliation, Aboriginal Cultural Awareness, Leadership Tools, Blog

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?

6 years ago

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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!

How Can We Have Reconciliation Without Justice?

What is Aboriginal Law?

Ironing Out Privilege

Bat Dreaming

Land Rights Movement – Land Ownership From National Recognition to Reconciliation

What is Dreamtime?

Why Cultural Diversity Is Important

Tnorola: A Baby Falls From The Stars

How to Tackle Racism – On and Off the Sports Field

Are the pyramids ancient?

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