First Nations Conversations, Episode 1: Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley

Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley joins Jadzia Stronell to share her journey in language revitalisation, community work, education, and healing. She reflects on truth-telling around the Blackmans Point massacre, the responsibilities of academic engagement with Aboriginal histories, and speaks on her own stories of resilience.Known in the community as Dr Aunty Rhonda Radley (Anjilkurri), a proud Birrbay/Dhanggati woman. She has 40 years’ experience working with Aboriginal people in education, land rights, cultural and heritage, caring for Country, women’s business and government and community organisations. As an active Aboriginal Elder, Aunty Rhonda promotes the revival of culture through language and practices. She advocates for Aboriginal languages to be learnt, spoken, taught and integrated into every-day life. Aunty Rhonda values the sharing of stories to teach cultural expressions, learn from others and connect to other people’s life journey. She uses poetry as a medium for truth telling, sharing culture and to highlight the impact of colonisation.Send us Fan MailSupport the showHistory Talks Podcasts are brought to you by the History Council of NSW.Follow us @historycouncilnsw