Ni! means listen

Aunty Muriel Bowie

Unlike a lot of Noongars living under the Native Welfare act, Aunty Muriel had a carefree childhood. She grew up on the outskirts of York with her parents and brothers and sisters. Her mum and dad kept safe from the police and welfare, by living in the bush, under the radar. It was only later in life, Aunty Muriel would realise just how lucky she was to have that childhood. This is her story.  Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC. Presenter: Phil Walleystack Producer: Michelle White Editor: Jemma King Recorded at ABC studios Perth Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Albert McNamara and Aunty Irene McNamara

Uncle Albert and Aunty Irene McNamara met when they were teenagers and both working at a market in West Perth. Albert was in the fruit section and Irene at the Butchers. Sixty years later they're still together. So what's their secret to such a long, successful marriage? And how did losing a finger, get them a house? We'll find out all about that and much, much more in this lively conversation with Mr and Mrs McNamara! Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC. Presenter: Phil Walleystack Producer: Michelle White Editor: Jemma King Recorded at ABC Studios Perth Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Noel Nannup

Uncle Noel truly believes sharing this knowledge is our path to a better future. He has been an author, cultural guide, Elder in Residence and leader of many reconciliation projects. This is his story. Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC. Presenter: Phil Walleystack Producer: Michelle White Editor: Jemma King Recorded at ABC Studios Perth Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Aunty Margaret Culbong

Aunty Margaret is a trailblazer. In our yarn today we'll hear how this smart kid from the bush went on to revolutionise health care services for Aboriginal people in Western Australia. A life’s work that earned her an Honorary Doctorate of Science. Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC. Presenter: Phil Walleystack Producer: Michelle White Editor: Jemma King Recorded at ABC Perth Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Ben Taylor

Uncle Ben is now into his eighties, but you’ll still find him rousing up the crowd at demonstrations and rallies. For years he’s campaigned against Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, police brutality, homelessness racism and of course, land rights and sovereignty. This is his story. Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.  Presenter: Phil Walleystack Producer: Michelle White Editor: Jemma King Recorded at ABC Perth Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack