Stop Fracking the NT, Waddananggu and Protecting Country, Mo’ju on ‘Wave’, Tzedek Collective Fundraiser

Thursday Breakfast

Acknowledgement of Country// News Headlines// Wiradjuri and Noongar woman Edie Shepherd spoke with Annie from 3CR’s Stick Together show to provide an update on the campaign to stop fracking in the Northern Territory, and raised concerns about government failures to protect Aboriginal communities in far west NSW from COVID-19. Edie is a senior organiser in the First Nations Justice Team at GetUp!.// Coedie McAvoy is a Wangan Jagalingou cultural custodian who speaks with us from the edge of Adani's Carmichaeal mine site, where Wangan and Jagalingou people have been holding a continuous Waddananggu ceremony for the past 3 weeks. Coedie discusses communication, consent and protecting Wangan and Jagalingou Country. Find out more ad support here.// Mo'ju is a singer/songwriter whose third album Native Tongue was one of 2018’s most important and award-winning releases, documenting a deep and intimate exploration of her Wiradjuri and Filipino roots. She joins us to talk about her new single 'Wave' which premieres today on community radio stations across the continent. The full album is set for release November 19th as part of 'Flash Forward'.// Chaya is a postgraduate student, artist and community organiser with Sydney-based Tzedek Collective. She speaks with us about anti-colonial Jewish organising and the Collective's upcoming online launch event (18 September, 6-7PM) and art auction (17-26 September) which is raising funds for AlQaws and Black Rainbow. Find out more and register at tzedekcollective.com.// Songs Shiver - Ngaiire H I G H E R - Kwame Wave - Mo'ju