Who or What is an Ally?
In this video, Evolve’s Co-Director Carla Rogers, explains how becoming an Ally can make a real difference to Reconciliation in Australia.
Lessons Learned From 2020
Image: Carla Rogers and Aunty Munya Andrews with their book, ‘Practical Reconciliation’ As this extraordinary year draws to a close, we asked Evolve co-Directors, Aunty Munya Andrews and Carla Rogers, to share what they have learned this year. In this…
‘Young and Free’: The Glaring Hypocrisy of Our National Anthem
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It’s time to advance unfair Australia – and ditch the anthem that fails to acknowledge our First Peoples. For many non-Indigenous Australians, growing up with the national anthem meant some old-timey language sung without question. But a recent proposal by…
How does it feel to be away from Country?
In Aboriginal culture, one’s Country isn’t just a location – it’s family. So you can imagine that living away from Country can be incredibly challenging for Aboriginal people. In this video, Aunty Munya shares her experience as an Aboriginal woman…
What’s so important about Country?
In Aboriginal culture, the concept of Country is incredibly significant – so much so that it gets its own capital letter! In this video, Aunty Munya and Carla discuss the importance of Country, and what it means to Aboriginal people.
NAIDOC Special: Mungo Man and Mungo Lady – Always Was, Always Will Be
Located in western New South Wales, Lake Mungo is beautiful – but that’s not its only claim to fame. A place of significance for the Paakantji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyaampaa people, it’s also the site of the discoveries of Mungo…
NAIDOC Special: What can this yellow ribbon teach us about our shared history?
The Yellow Ribbon exercise is a key component of our cultural awareness training. In this video for NAIDOC Week 2020, co-Director Aunty Munya uses the exercise to demonstrate the incredible history of our First Nations peoples and cultures. How much…
NAIDOC Special on Australia’s History: Why White Australia Has A Black History and How It’s Impacted Australian People
Photo by Jacky Zeng on Unsplash The phrase “White Australia has a black history” was used as the theme for NAIDOC week in 1987, causing controversy for its strong language and grim implications. Its immediate meaning is clear, referencing Australia’s lack…
NAIDOC Special: What Do Aboriginal Culture and Quantum Physics Have in Common??
In Aboriginal culture, time is not considered to be linear – something quantum physicists can agree with! In a video especially for NAIDOC Week 2020, Evolve co-Director Aunty Munya introduces the yellow ribbon exercise, and how it can be used…
NAIDOC Special: Understanding the theme for 2020 – Always Was, Always Will Be
Our First Nations peoples belong to the oldest surviving culture in the world – something to celebrate! The 2020 theme for NAIDOC Week is Always Was, Always Will Be, and in this video, Aunty Munya reflects on its significance. Photo…