Naming the Other: Indigenous names for non-Indigenous people

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If you’re a non-Indigenous person and an Aboriginal person calls you ‘gubba’, should you be offended? In this video, Aunty Munya and Carla explore some of the words used by Australia’s First Peoples to describe non-Indigenous Australians – how they…

Buy Black: Why it’s time to support Indigenous Businesses

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Supporting Aboriginal business is one of the most practical ways to promote economic empowerment and self-determination for First Nations communities. By choosing to purchase goods and services from Indigenous-owned enterprises, individuals and organisations can directly contribute to the growth and…
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How to ‘Buy Black’ with Aunty Munya and Carla

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‘Buying Black’ is a great way to help close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage in Australia, and may be easier than you think! In this video, Evolve’s co-Directors Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers talk about the importance of supporting…

Why I wanted an Aboriginal friend

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Evolve co-Director Carla is often asked how she came to be where she is today – the non-Indigenous founder of an organisation dedicated to supporting Reconciliation and Cultural Awareness. The answer, says Carla, lies in a transformative realisation in the…

What’s wrong with fake art?

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A staggering proportion of so-called Aboriginal art and souvenirs is actually fake – an estimated 80%, in fact! Evolve Co-Directors Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya Andrews discuss the implications of this, and what we can do to ensure that the…
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IndigeneiTEA

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‘Indigeneity’ might be a fancy word, but it’s a useful one, says Evolve Co-Director Aunty Munya Andrews. And that’s because it can help to express how First Nations peoples in Australia feel about being Indigenous – and how they relate…

Three ways to support Indigenous Artists

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It’s always wonderful to see non-Indigenous Australians appreciating the art of our First Peoples, but sadly, not all work touted as First Nations art is the real deal.  Here are three ways you can support Indigenous Artists ethically – and…