Stories

Maria Gultiano shares her story of how trying to feel included, her “FOMO” (fear of missing out) at a mixed-genders onsen while living in Japan didn’t exactly go to plan.

Gina Williams is a singer/songwriter. She reflects on connecting to her Aboriginal heritage and finding her mob as well as the history of assimilation and oppression for her family.

Atlas Pillinger shares three very different bike rides around Perth and how they were informed not by the external environment, but by their own inner perspectives and feelings.

Pip Ward reflects on her how inability to trust easily as a child and the constant feeling of walking on eggshells continued well into her adult years.

Casey Mulder shares how many cups of tea and an unusual friendship with an elderly couple in the Kimberley taught her the wisdom of creating safe spaces for Aboriginal stories to be told.

Phil O’Donoghue shares his story of the failure of the Yes for the Voice referendum campaign and advocates for Australians to embrace uncomfortable conversations, political debate and get involved in grassroots activism.

Holly Story migrated to Perth, Australia as a ‘ten-pound pom’. As she began to ask more questions about Aboriginal cultures, she was shocked to discover a systematic, forced erasure of Aboriginal people and a more nuanced, complex picture of our history.

Jason Hunter shares his journey of learning about the true history of his family: stolen land, people massacred, children stolen, lives controlled.

Nandi Chinna had no real understanding of Aboriginal people or our colonial history until she moved to Walyalup/Fremantle as a young woman. This is her journey to finding belonging while acknowledging Aboriginal sovereignty.