Podcasts Arts Write Around the Murray Black Seeds

Black Seeds

Published: June 3, 2020, 2:05 a.m.

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Black Seeds was part of the Write Around the Murray program for 2017.

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Bruce Pascoe and Tony Birch discuss the recovery and regeneration of Indigenous knowledges and the necessity for Aboriginal beliefs and practices to be valued and reflected in our modern age.

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Recorded 14/09/2017

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Write Around the Murray is an annual literary-based festival held in Albury. It brings together some of Australia\\u2019s best authors and storytellers in a welcoming and relaxed environment. The diverse program includes author talks and workshops, art exhibitions, a poetry slam, writing competitions, WAM4Kids family events, and always an element of surprise.

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Many events are free or low cost and provide a unique opportunity for rural communities from NE Victoria, the Southern Riverina and beyond to not only listen to their favourite authors, storytellers and illustrators, but also to meet, greet and talk to them.

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Regular presenter Jason Steger describes the festival as \\u201csmall and perfectly formed\\u201d. Past guests include Isobelle Carmody, Tim Flannery, Graeme Base, Benjamin Law, Graeme Simsion, Alison Lester and Jackie French.

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