For Our Elders - Three Poems from Poetry in First Languages

Friday 4 August is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, and we’re sharing three poems commissioned for the Poetry in First Languages NAIDOC Learning Resource. ‘Ngapigan (Grandmother)’, by Aunty Anjilkurri Rhonda Radley, written and read in Gathang with interpretations by Aunty Rhonda. 'Ningimpi Nungampi Paywuta Manta', by Theresa Sainty, written and read in palawa kani with interpretations by Theresa Sainty. 'Our Responsibility', by Aunty Kerry Bulloojeeno Archibald Moran, intertwined with Anaiwan words Aunty Kerry has translated. Check out the full NAIDOC Learning Resource on our website: https://redroompoetry.org/projects/poetry-in-first-languages/2023/naidoc-learning-resource/   Aunty Anjilkurri Rhonda Radley is proud Birrbay/Dhanggati woman from the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia and walks with her saltwater, freshwater ancestors. Theresa Sainty is a Pakana (Tasmanian Aboriginal) woman, and an experienced and highly skilled consultant with a history in Government, program evaluation, curriculum development, and public speaking. Aunty Kerry Bulloojeeno Archibald Moran is a matriarch and medicine woman of Silver City Aboriginal Reserve – the Mission or Mish – on Anaiwan gooten country, Armidale. Support the show: https://redroompoetry.org/donate/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.