By Aunty Munya Andrews Aboriginal Elder, Author, and Co-Director, Evolve Communities This reflection was written by Aunty Munya Andrews in the lead-up to January 26. It invites us to sit with complexity, listen deeply, and consider what belonging and responsibility…

Cultural Load, Colonial Load — and Why Silence Isn’t Neutral Last week’s conversation on cultural load struck a deep chord. Many of you told us you prefer the term colonial load. We hear you. The load exists because of colonisation:…

Cultural Load shows up when First Nations people are asked to educate, advise, or represent culture—often without recognition or pay. Kathleen’s story explains why paying for cultural knowledge is an act of Allyship and respect, plus practical steps for workplaces.…

Understanding Cultural Load: A Simple Framework for Allies Have you heard the term Cultural Load? It describes the extra weight carried by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in workplaces and communities. This “load” can show up in many ways—for…

Why Does Language Matter? On Sunday, we witnessed the horrific attack on Camp Sovereignty and First Nations peoples, including Aunties and women, in Kings Domain, Melbourne. This was the language of fear, distortion, and racism. Yet Kings Domain Resting Place…

Evolve at Supply Nation Connect 2025: Celebrating the Power of Indigenous Business Tomorrow the Evolve team heads to set up for Supply Nation Connect 2025—and on Thursday, the largest Indigenous business trade show in the country comes to life. With…

Carla Rogers is a community engagement specialist, facilitator, and program designer dedicated to Closing the Gap. After a Churchill Fellowship in 2001, she founded Evolve in 2005 and later joined forces with Aunty Munya. Blending Elder wisdom with world-class facilitation,…