This November, Aunty Munya Andrews’ newest work will be released–a beautiful picture book for children that explores the changing seasons. Following previous publications written for adult readers, this first book in the series of Ask Aunty is a way to…

First Nations people need allies to help address historical and ongoing inequities and to drive meaningful social change. Allies play a critical role in advocating for justice, amplifying Indigenous voices, and supporting initiatives that promote equality. In simple terms, being…

Among initial cultural awareness training benefits is a deeper understanding of the rich Indigenous culture of Australia. This is gained partly through history lessons about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  One of the first things you should learn on…

Spirituality is at the heart of Indigenous culture and guides a broad range of beliefs, values, and customs that First Nations people build into every aspect of their lives. Learning about this ancient culture and how practises contribute to the…

Like many Indigenous words, ‘Kanyini’ describes a complex and intricate meaning that is difficult to translate into English because there is no direct equivalent. As one of the broad topics covered in one of Aunty Munya’s Aboriginal books, ‘Kanyini’ refers…

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have a rich and diverse range of creation stories. Groups share legends of how the Creator Spirits brought life to the land, some referring to one god or spirit, and others mentioning several Spirit…

Aboriginal moiety is one of the three key building blocks of the Australian Aboriginal kinship system, along with Aboriginal skin names and Aboriginal totems (also known as Dreamings). Moiety is a belief system adopted by many Indigenous communities that acknowledges…

When understanding Aboriginal kinship structures, the concept of Aboriginal totems, also known as Dreamings, is one that holds a lot of importance. An Aboriginal totem portrays a person’s relationship to their nation, clan, and family group, and represents their strengths…

Besides Aboriginal totems, Dreamings  and symbols, Aboriginal kinship and family structures are some of the most interesting concepts in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. These govern the relationships and connections of individuals within their communities. Aboriginal skin names, for…