NAIDOC Week: 50 Years of Deadly

About this episode

This episode features Isaac Muller discussing NAIDOC Week and its significance in celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Emily has passed the mic to Wiradjuri and Palawa journalist Isaac Muller for this special NAIDOC Week episode of News Time. NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In this episode we’ll visit a patch of land being handed back to Traditional Owners, we’ll hear about some First Nations people nominated for some big awards, and we’ll learn some words in language for our Wow of the Week. Quiz Questions 1. What is the national NAIDOC Week theme this year? 2. The beach at which Captain Cook and his crew repaired the Endeavour is being given back to Traditional Owners. What state is this in? 3. Which TV show has episodes that have been translated into an Aboriginal language? 4. What piece of headwear was created for the festival in Alice Springs? 5. How do you say 'water' in the language Pertame? Answers 1. 50 years of Deadly 2. Queensland 3. Bluey 4. Beanies 5. Kwatja (pronounced KWAH-jah)

People in this episode

Guest: Isaac Muller

Topics covered

• NAIDOC Week
• Aboriginal culture
• Torres Strait Islander peoples
• First Nations achievements
• language learning

Keywords

• NAIDOC Week
• Aboriginal
• Torres Strait Islander
• First Nations
• language
• awards
• Traditional Owners

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC Australia

Books & works: Bluey

Places: Queensland, Alice Springs, Traditional Owners

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