Cirrus@Austlit

'GAMILAROI man Travis De Vries is a concept artist, podcaster, writer and producer known for his work using varying mediums, spanning multiple areas of practice to bring his ideas to life.'  
 

'In a reminder that Tasmania has a Black history, and a plea to learn from it, the memory of two innocent Aboriginal men, convicted of murder and pot to death in Hobart, was honoured on the 194th anniversary of their deaths.' 

'Yaegl woman Pauline Clague, from the NSW North Coast, is an associate professor at Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). Known for her extensive work in championing our stories, Pauline has created opportunities and pathways for Australia's emerging First Nations filmmakers and has also produced numerous documentaries and dramas over her career.'

'ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait Islander people have an unrivalled 65.000-year history of continuous occupation that should be regarded as foundational in the fabric of our nation. Our cultures help shape our national identity. Yet in our nation's recent history our voices have been largely absent in the decision-making processes that govern our daily lives. The Government acknowledges this. In a recent interview. Australia's most respected paediatric epidemiologist. Professor Fiona Stanley, stated that because Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people took control to protect our communities in response to COVID-19. our communities are doing better than almost any other in the world when it comes to resisting the spread of the deadly coronavirus.' (Introduction)