How do you repatriate digital material? And what kind of responsibilities do knowledge institutions have in this space? Tasha James and Nathan Sentance have been thinking about these questions and today they’re sharing their insights. Then for Word Up, Jay Minning shares a Pitjantjatjara word with a dual meaning.

Mykaela Saunders talks Indigenous futurism and speculative fiction. Their book Always Will Be is an exciting collection of stories imagining futures where Indigenous sovereignty is fully reasserted. Then, playwright Shakara Walley revisits her debut show Songbird for Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company. And for Word Up, Jay Minning shares a Pitjantjatjara word that means 'to mess something up'.

Already an accomplished actor, singer, songwriter and writer, Elaine Crombie has added another string to her bow: stand-up comedy with the Aboriginal Comedy Allstars. Celebrate an incredible win for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation with its CEO Ben Bowen. Then, Head of First Nations Programming at the Sydney Opera House Michael Hutchings explains how he's putting his stamp on the iconic venue. Plus for Word Up, Jay Minning introduces his homelands, his Country.

The newest season of Alone Australia has launched and this time they’ve sent their ten survivalist contestants to the South Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The show’s executive producer Riima Daher talks through some of the big changes on Alone this season, while contestant Jason Allwood shares he's rethinking the notion of community. Then Australia’s most remote rock band, Desert Stars drop in to play some proper desert rock live in the studio. Plus for Word Up, Desert Stars’ frontman Jay...

Native ingredients are good for our land, bodies and minds, but why is so little of the native food market is Aboriginal owned? Education consultant Priscilla Reid-Loynes, chef Mark Olive, and  IndigiEarth founder Sharon Winsor discuss how ideas of First Nations food has changed over the years. Then for Word Up, Che Kelly shares the Miriwoong word for hair.

With a new show set for Melbourne International Comedy Festival, you’ll hear how Jay’ Wymarra is blending comedy, music and more to bring together a quasi-musical comedic cabaret. Then, author Julie Janson discusses the long-awaited sequel to her novel Benevolence. It’s called Compassion and it follows Nell James.  Plus, for Word Up Che Kelly shares the Miriwoong word for ‘rainbow’.

With Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival in full swing festival director Jane Harrison discusses her program highlights. Theatre director Isaac Drandic explains how he's tackling 37. Nathan Maynard's latest play. Plus, for Word Up Che Kelly shares the Miriwoong word for 'foot'.

Crystal Love Johnson is a Sistagirl with drive. She’s an Aunty to the First Nations trans community, a performer, and a keen educator on her homelands of the Tiwi Islands. Now she’s started an art collective – Yangamini – which is featured in the Sydney Biennale. Then, Australian Dance Theatre’s artistic director Daniel Riley discusses his new choreographic work. And soulful singer Canisha plays live from her debut EP 'Don’t Be Scared'. Plus, for Word Up Miriwoong language legend Chey...

In 1994, Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative became the home of the country's first Queer Indigenous art exhibition, Lookin' Good. The show featured work from artists like Brook Andrew, r e a, Matthew Cook, Destiny Deacon and Arone Raymond Meeks.  This Mardi Gras weekend, find out how the show came together, and what the Black LGBTQIA+ art space looks like 30 years on.  Then meet actor and theatre activist Callan Purcell. Callan has brought Thomas Weatherall's one-man show Blue to...

How can First Nations ways of thinking and doing shape the way the creative industries operate? Theatre maker Wesley Enoch, poet Jeanine Leane, and curator Keith Munro discuss how they prioritise First Nations creative autonomy and some of the challenges they’re still navigating. Plus for Word Up, Tamara Pearson takes you to Hope Vale where she’ll share a word that means ‘to reciprocate’.

Bigambul/Kamilaroi artist Archie Moore has spent the past year working with curator Ellie Buttrose to create kith and kin, a work that pays tribute to the fortitude of First Nations peoples. Then, a poetic odyssey of rediscovery and resilience with Gunai writer and artist Kirli Saunders. Plus for Word Up, Tamara Pearson takes you to Hope Vale to share a little more Guugu Yimithirr.

Inspired by the totemic significance of green sea turtles in the Torres Strait, Waru is the first full-length children’s program from Bangarra Dance Theatre. Elma Kris, Jenson Warusam and Frances Rings discuss the significance of taking the show to Waiben, Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, where it was performed in entirely in Kriol for the first time. Then, Ngiyampaa artist Pirritu plays live in the Awaye studio. Plus for Word Up, head to Hope Vale with Tamara Pearson where she’ll...

Co-curators Kelli Cole and Hetti Perkins re-introduce you to Emily Kam Kngwarray. From updating the spelling of the famous artist’s name to grounding her work back with her Country, their exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia has been a huge undertaking. They’ll explain how they’ve collaborated with her community to pull it off. Plus, Derik Lynch and Matthew Thorne discuss their short film  Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black), and Tamara Peason takes you to Hope Vale for Word Up.

Uncle Kutcha Edwards has been blending song writing and activism for more than 30 years now. He’s a deeply thoughtful songwriter and performer. You’ll hear about the kind of atmosphere he hopes to create at his shows. Plus, Walmatjarri gospel blues singer Olive Knight from the desert community of Wangkatjungka. Despite having graced some of the biggest stages in the world, Olive is still something of a hidden gem.

Frances Peters-Little discusses the long journey to writing and publishing A Yorta Yorta Man – a biography about her father, Uncle Jimmy Little. Plus Filipino/Wiradjuri artist Mo’Ju talks through their album, ORO PLATA MATA. Divided into three chapters, the record reflects on capitalism, community, and letting go. It’s the very definition of a concept album.

We Come With This Place swept the New South Wales Premier’s Literary Awards, winning an unprecedented four out of 14 prizes. We’re celebrating that achievement again by diving back into the interview Debra gave when her winning streak was just beginning. Then, Nardi Simpson and Karleena Briggs of the Stiff Gins look back on their musical journey and a style they describe as "acoustic with harmonies". [list awards]

Meet Archie Moore, an artist whose work wrestles with themes of racism, Australia’s national identity, and his own family history. In just a few months, he’ll be the second Aboriginal solo artist to present at the Venice Biennale - the Olympics of the art world. Then, Zena Cumpston and David Doyle talk Country and reciprocal relationships as part of a conversation recorded live at the Australia Museum for Vivid Sydney and one of my highlights of 2023.

On Saturday 8 February 1993, Clayton Lewis brought you the first ever episode of Awaye. It was the International Year of the World’s Indigenous People, and the goal was to reflect the depth, diversity and vitality of Indigenous culture through the arts. Thirty years later, that’s still our guiding principle. Today, you’ll hear from a few of the people who’ve shaped Awaye on and off the air.

Gyak, also known as the northern corrobboree frog, holds special significance for Wulgalu people but is in need of protection from the threat of an introduced fungus. Shane Herrington and Susanna Boyd explain how they've been taking part in a cultural and community focused approach to conservation. Tia Gostelow celebrates the release of her third album, Head Noise which marks a return to her folk and country music roots.

This is the story of From Little Things, Big Things Grow. It’s also a story of something much more. What started as a casually recorded folk song has become an anthem of the land rights movement. You'll head to Kumbuwal Country to visit Kev Carmody, who co-wrote From Little Things Big Things Grow. You'll also hear from some of the people who've breathed new life into the song over the years.  Plus, for Word Up, Merrki Gunabarr-Stubbs shares a Yolngu Matha word that's like a gift.

Big Name No Blankets is a rock musical extravaganza celebrating the life and legacy of Warrumpi Band.  You’ll hear from playwright Andrea James and co-director Anyupa Butcher about bringing the energy of Warrumpi Band to the stage.  Then, Ghenoa Gela asks what happens when the physical place that holds your ancestral foundations disappears?  Plus, for Word Up, we head back to Yirrakala with Merrki Gunabarr-Stubbs. 

Tony Birch is an author, academic and Fitzroy Blak whose stories are full of complexities and compassion. He discusses his new novel, Women and Children and why this isn’t an autobiographic work. Singer Royston Noell, started the year by winning the first season of the rebooted singing competition Australian Idol. Plus, for Word Up, Merrkiyawuy Ganambarr-Stubbs is the co-principal of Yirrkala Community School and the language legend for December.

Dr Shellie Morris has won the Legend category at the NT Performing Arts Awards. She discusses how the language work she’s undertaken over the years has impacted her relationship with music. Plus triple j’s Executive Producer for music programs Karla Ranby reflects on her ten years at the national youth broadcaster for AusMusic Month. And, for Word Up Wimiya Woodley shares the Yindjibarndi word for ‘country’.

Melissa Lucashenko has called Edenglassie her ‘big book’. Not because of its length, but because of the big ideas it tackles, and the way those ideas are shaped. The Miles Franklin Award-winning author talks through her seventh book, which is also her first historical novel. Kamarra Bell-Wykes and Carly Sheppard discuss their creative collaboration A Daylight Connection. Rapper Kobie Dee shares what impact community work has on his music practice. And for Word Up Wimiya Woodley shares...