Asking Hard Questions

Ep 6. Anti-racist arts leadership with Karla Estela Rivera

In this episode, Rachael Jacobs speaks with Karla Estela Rivera from Arts Administrators of Color, about her leadership and advocacy work with arts organisations. Music by Evan Schaeffer, https://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer

Ep 5. Going deeper into Harmony Day and The Arts

In this episode, Rachael and Rachael debrief Series 1 of Asking Hard Questions, and discuss new projects that consider cultural diversity and representation. Articles about reparations for Indigenous people: https://independentaustralia.net/australia/australia-display/a-necessary-conversation-reparations-for-indigenous-dispossession,12547 https://eachother.org.uk/what-are-reparations-and-what-forms-can-they-take/ NB: Keep in mind that some schemes might sound positive, but the actual amount that has been paid is very low. There is more work to be done. https://www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/healing-and-reparations/stolen-generations/reparations-scheme/ Music by Evan Schaeffer, https://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer

Ep. 4: Young people, health and the arts with Paula Nihot

In Episode 4 of Asking Hard Questions, Rachael Dwyer speaks with Paula Nihot, a Gamilaraay artist, bush tucker enthusiast and health worker, about the value of the arts in giving young people a voice in their community. Health narratives by Aboriginal young people: https://www.goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-service/community Read more about Paula's work: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-13/indigenous-superfood-push-gold-coast/6849960 If you're on the Gold Coast, check out Paula's bush tucker experience sessions: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-bushtucker-adults-tickets-155896228817

Ep 3: Bollywood, Bindis and Belonging: Experiences of South Asian dancing and education

In Episode 3, Rachael Jacobs has a conversation with Shawin Maharaj. Rachael and Shawin are both educators and dancers of South-Asian descent. They share their experiences of growing up as in migrant families in Australia and of how dance provides a connection to culture, especially when they didn't have the opportunity to learn their heritage languages. Readings on cultural appropriation: The Dos and Don’ts of Cultural Appropriation https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/the-dos-and-donts-of-cultural-appropriation/411292/?fbclid=IwAR151ERvJ_ha8ug8AfpVk-lSTWwGdRgvtaOaRfDqdV8eNcYsMzliD57rUy0 Appreciation vs Appropriation: Where is the line? https://www.skysirens.com.au/appreciation-vs-appropriation?fbclid=IwAR15bjzLTU4tTKM2DG8qOHPvv9vi0R60C4-VK_BVlETU6vKH7smgcs9aa1g Beginning Of Bollywood: History, Journey, And Current Standing https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/beginning-of-bollywood-history-journey-and-current-standing.html?fbclid=IwAR0Y5O74TbtRyLHEJmdZ8T7bhzMUnn5i_bp4M4veK9dAAxvzwYdoQXGt-mE Are Bollywood dance classes more than just cultural appropriation? https://www.laweekly.com/are-bollywood-dance-classes-more-than-just-cultural-appropriation/?fbclid=IwAR16-hou4FQr9uD_i-SsRLmtu0Qv_zd6WRpt1Juuoc2skTyMzN7f58nDQCQ How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation in Your Lessons https://theartofeducation.edu/2018/09/18/how-to-avoid-cultural-appropriation-in-your-lessons/?fbclid=IwAR3dpKIxdSA4NFxAx4Uq1GrFMkQ8mbr85pQ8Zw-ajMvEqKQ9N8DuSpQtQm4 If you'd like to try Pound, you can join Shawin's class at Primofit https://www.primofithq.com/primofitx If you live in Sydney, you can sign up for Bollywood dancing lessons with Rachael at Sydney Bollywood: https://bollygolightly.wordpress.com/ Music by Evan Schaeffer, @evanschaeffer

Ep. 2 Aboriginal Arts Education with Candace Kruger

In Episode 2, Rachael and Rachael interview Yugambeh yarrabilginngunn (song woman), Candace Kruger. Candace is the founder and director of the Yugambeh Youth Choir. Candace’s research investigates the fields of Indigenous musicology, Indigenous studies and Anthropology, capturing the songwoman’s work, contributes to the development of Indigenous methodologies, and demonstrates one way in which an Aboriginal community are reconstructing Aboriginal knowledge for sustainability and legacy outcomes. Candace’s co-composed piece ‘Morning Star and Evening Star’, which incorporations a Yugambeh songline community narrative, is one example of this work and is the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) Online Orchestra 2021 piece. https://onlineorchestra.ameb.edu.au/category/2021-orchestra/ Candace has taught classroom music in both Primary and Secondary schools for over 25 years. To hear more about Candace's work, watch her recent presentation at the Endangered Languages Conference. https://youtu.be/Bp-qfPFMskc Resources from Candace and Yugambeh Youth: https://yugambehyouth.com.au/ Further reading to deepen understanding of First Nations protocols and consultation in the arts and arts education: https://www.dramavictoria.vic.edu.au/public/51/files/Teaching%20First%20Nations%20Content%20and%20Concepts_VAEAI%20endorsed.pdf First Languages Australia - a wealth of knowledge and resources. https://www.firstlanguages.org.au/ Music by Evan Schaeffer, https://soundcloud.com/evanschaeffer