A collection of mindful stories from First Nations storytellers, inviting you to bask in the present moment and listen deeply to your surroundings. While the stories are contemporary, they bring an age-old practice of oral storytelling into the digital space. At the same time, the stories beautifully encapsulate the relationship between First Nations people and Country.

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Learning Kit

Common Ground has collaborated with two First Nations educators to create a multidimensional and intergenerational resource for families, students, teachers and practitioners. While the resource links to the F-6 (Primary School) Australian Curriculum, it is designed for deep learning both in and out of the classroom.

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Storytellers

Nayuka Gorrie

they/them

Writer

Gunnai/Kurnai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta

Nayuka Gorrie a Gunnai/Kurnai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta writer and educator living on Wurundjeri country.

Scott Wilson

he/him

Entrepreneur, storyteller

Gooniyandi and Gajerrong

Scott Wilson is a proud Gooniyandi and Gajerrong man from the Kimberley, Western Australia. Scott is now the co-creator and writer of the first Aboriginal Superhero Universe, called the Indigiverse and a new Green Energy company called, Gevolve Solutions.

Kirli Saunders

she/her

Multidisciplinary artist, writer

Gunai

Kirli Saunders (OAM) is a proud Gunai woman with Yuin, Dharawal, Gundungurra and Biripi ties. She is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist who works across a range of mediums spanning books, film, art, poetry and performance.

Yessie Mosby

he/him

Storyteller

Kulkalgal

Yessie Mosby is from Masig (Yorke Island) and belongs to the Kulkalgal people in Zenadh Kes (Torres Strait Islands and surrounding seas). Yessie is one of the #TorresStrait8 claimants campaigning for climate action with Our Islands Our Home. He grew up immersed in culture and telling old stories by the warmth of the campfire.

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Contributors

Carmen Glynn-Braun

she/her

Artist

Kaytetye, Anmatyerr and Arrernte

Carmen Glynn-Braun is a Sydney-based First Nations artist stemming from the Kaytetye, Anmatyerr and Arrernte Nations. Glynn-Braun has lived a dual life between Inner City Sydney and Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Her upbringing of desert/city is very much reflected in her artistic practice, as she employs a trans-disciplinary approach inspired by both urban space as well as familial, cultural and community narratives. Carmen has developed unique and contemporary methods to capturing generational First Nations storytelling, particularly in the fields of public art, ceramics, painting, illustration, and installation. Her work predominantly explores the lived experiences of Aboriginal women, translated through gentle and experimental approaches to materials and form.

Greta Bradman

she/her

Registered Psychologist

Psychologist, broadcaster and wellbeing content creator Greta Bradman consults in private practice and facilitates around mental health and wellbeing, culture, and values-based decision-making with public and private organisations.

Harmony Domaille

she/her

Education Consultant

Taribelang Bunda

Harmony Domaille is a Taribelang Bunda woman. She holds a Bachelor Degree in Education and Creative Industries, and a Masters of Educational Leadership in Indigenous Leadership. With experience in various educational settings, including state schools in regional Queensland, Montessori schools, Flexible Learning Centres, and Arts programs for both primary and secondary students, Harmony brings a diverse skill set to her work. Currently, she works for SharingStories Foundation as the Education and Senior Program Manager, co-creating curriculum on Country with First Nations Elders and Custodians for the education platform, Jajoo Warrngara. Harmony has a passion for storytelling, project-based learning, trauma-informed practice, poetry and having a good yarn over a cuppa.

Clea North

she/her

Education Consultant

Mithaka and Gunggari

Clea North is a proud Aboriginal woman and descendant of the Mithaka and Gunggari people of south-west Queensland. Clea has dedicated her entire working life to education, and has worked specifically in roles that support the engagement, well-being and achievement of First Nation students. Her current role as Senior Leader, Schools and Education Practice with Life Without Barriers, enables her to advocate for systemic changes in education. Clea is passionate about schools and education becoming a place that supports the cultural safety and identity of First Nation students to ensure they have access to quality, culturally responsive education and equitable futures.