First Nations knowledge on show, and mysteries between sleep and wakefulness

Claire speaks to Barkandji woman, researcher, storyteller and writer Zena Cumpston about the new exhibition Emu Sky at the University of Melbourne, which shines a light on knowledge systems informed by careful observation and scientific methodologies and understanding that have been a fundamental part of the how Aboriginal peoples thrive and shaped this continent continuously for over 65 000 years and counting (see https://emusky.culturalcommons.edu.au); and Stu talks about what happens in hypnagogia and hypnopompia, the states of falling asleep and waking up, when people can experience dreamlike hallucinations.