Guest Episode: For First Nations Storytelling is Self-determination
Summary
Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt explores her journey from law to filmmaking, highlighting storytelling as a crucial tool for First Nations advocacy and healing. She emphasizes the holistic nature of Indigenous identity, the importance of building supportive cultural spaces in academia, and how media empowers self-determination by challenging colonial narratives and celebrating 65,000 years of cultural resilience. The discussion also touches on global Indigenous storytelling and inspiring future generations.Episode description
Contributing SHADO editor Samara Almonte is back to discuss the power of storytelling through a First Nations worldview with distinguished professor Larissa Behrendt AO. Larissa has a legal background with a strong track record in the areas of Indigenous law, policy, creative arts, education and research. She is a Native Title holder and member of the Yuwaalaraay (yuwalarai) Euahlayi Aboriginal Corporation and is also a member of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. Larissa is also an award-winning author, filmmaker and host of Speaking Out on ABC Radio. In this episode, Larissa shares about her upbringing as an Aboriginal woman and how storytelling has been a practice for cultural preservation, healing and advocacy for her.
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- Vision Maker Media – The Premiere Source of Media By and About Native Americans
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