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A group of Noonkanbah girls go looking for bush tucker but one of them eats a poisoned fruit even though the others warn her. Soon, she turns into Animal Girl -- an al-foil crazed white haired girl with bulging eyes, razor sharp teeth and super-long fingernails! The others must hit her over the head and knock the spirit out of her!

Across Australia there are hundreds of different Aboriginal languages, some that are still spoken fluently across generations, and others that are endangered, and are in the process of being revived or preserved.

But what’s involved in keeping these ancient languages alive, and who are the people doing the work?

In 2016 there was a WA language conference held in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder. It was an event that brought together Aboriginal language speakers and experts from across WA and Australia, but it was also a place for people to come together and celebrate culture and share their vision for the future.

This video captures the language and the stories of some of those people who attended the annual gathering, and it was produced with help from First Languages Australia.

ABC Open Producer: Nathan Morris

This video was originally contributed to the ABC Open Mother Tongue project, which invited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share a story about their mother tongue.

Our first official music video, first of all we would like to thank Ardyaloon Community, Brenton Meynell and The Way Studios for recording the audio, Telly Pearson for playing the girl, Meranda Lands for filming her, Alieka Dixon for editing, Raymond Angus, PAKAM and the talented Rohanna Angus you mob are too deadly.

What next for the people of Ali Curung and their fight against the Singleton Station water licence? (English)

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events.

Men and women from Numbulwar, East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory perform dances, including the brolga dance, accompanied by singing and playing of the didgeridoo, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

2024 Ardiyooloon Easter Basketball Carnival
Held at Ardyaloon aka One Arm Point or Bardi

The Ardiyooloon Easter Basketball Comp has always been a wonderful competition that brings so many from far and wide to compete and connect in a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment.

Traditional dances held to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of Mangkaja Arts in Fitzroy Crossing 6th November 2012.

Bidyadanga Music Festival 2024

A line up of some deadly Indigenous bands including:
Emu Rock,
Seaside Drifters,
The Family Shoveller Band (FSB),
Miss Genius,
Yurti Band,
C.O.F.F.I.N,
Old Camp,
DARKSIDE and a whole lot more.

This is a PAKAM production.

The lyrics for this revised anthem were written by Judith Durham, Kutcha Edwards, Lou Bennett, Camilla Chance and Bill Hauritz. In this video clip it is performed by Kutcha Edwards during the KAGE Team of Life theatre production. For more information about this revised anthem, see: www.dulwichcentre.com.au/anthem

STOMPEM GROUND 1998 - Little Piggies: Dreaming in Broome

'Feel the Fire' is the third Music Video in the 'Identity Matters' series produced with Indigenous students from Catholic Education across Queensland. The song was written in collaboration with students from Emmaus College and The Cathedral College in Rockhampton.The students expressed their desire for me and other non-indigenous people to share in their history, embrace their culture and feel what they feel....and I certainly felt it. I was deeply moved by the pride and connection that the students felt for their culture. Its a privalige to have worked with all the amazing young indigenous people in Toowoomba, Cairns, Rockhampton, Ipswich and Brisbane. Thanks for sharing your lives, opening your hearts and most importantly making me feel a part of the mob!!

More videos from Small Town Culture here: www.youtube.com/user/SmallTownCulture/videos

Yurntumu-wardingki juju-ngaliya-kurlangu yawulyu: Warlpiri women's songs from Yuendumu.

This series consists of four short films in which Warlpiri women sing, dance and tell the stories of different ancestral beings who travel across Warlpiri country. Each part contains footage of these women singing, painting their bodies with red and white ochre and performing the accompanying dances. The first part presents the Minamina yawulyu and tells of group of ancestral women as they emerge from Minamina, in the far west of Warlpiri country and begin their journey eastwards. Part 2 presents the songs and stories of the Watiyawarnu ancestors from Ngurlulirri-nyinanya, to the north-west of Yuendumu, telling of their travels as they search for varieties of acacia seed, grinding them and making seed cakes along the way. Part 3 presents the famous songs and story of the two Jangalas from Warlukurlangu whose evil blue-tongue lizard father lights a raging bush fire, forcing them to run away southwards out of their country before they return home, weak and exhausted. And finally, part 4 presents the songs and stories of the Ngapa ‘Rain’ Dreaming that travels westwards across the country to the north of Yuendumu. Warlpiri women from Yuendumu have presented these yawulyu so that the songs and their associated knowledge can be remembered and performed by future generations of Warlpiri women. These films appear on a DVD which comes as an accompanying insert in the book ‘Yurntumu-wardingki juju-ngaliya-kurlangu yawulyu: Warlpiri women’s songs from Yuendumu’ (Batchelor Institute Press, 2017).

Liz Kelly-Hunter teaches 22 words of Nyul Nyul Language spoken on the Dampier Peninsula.

Music video of "Saltwater Cowboy' by the Pigram Brothers. (Taken from longer file: PK0A113)

May Minyingali Butcher talks about her family in relation to the Stolen Generation and how it affected them.

This video shows Violet Wadrill Nanaku, Biddy Wavehill Yamawurr Nangala and Topsy Dodd Ngarnjal Nangari collecting kamara (black soil yams).

It was produced by Felicity Meakins (University of Queensland).

For more information, contact Felicity Meakins (f.meakins@uq.edu.au) or Karungkarni Art (karungkarniart@gmail.com).

Uluru Climb Closure Celebration: Inma 3

Mutitjulu Community Men

On Saturday the 26th of October 2019 the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board and Traditional owners closed the climbing of Uluru permanently.

On Sunday the 27th of October 2019 the Board and Traditional owners held the closing of the climb celebration.

ICTV was lucky enough to attend the celebration and record this amazing mark in Anangu history.

This project was made possible thanks to support from Parks Australia, Maruku Arts and The Central Land Council.

Thanks also to project partners PY Media and NG Media.

ICTV, showing our way.

First Languages Australia short with Michael Jarrett speaking Gumbaynggirr.

This video is a part of the First Languages Australia Gambay language map project. Available to view here: https://gambay.com.au

A reverse role play performed at the Language and the Law Conference. Supreme Court of the Northern Territory - Darwin Part 1

One day, right before her 14th birthday, Joy Wandin Murphy woke up with a bad feeling. She refused to go to school. She had an unshakeable sense of dread that something was going to happen to her father. Joy was eventually permitted to stay home, and her father passed away that same day.

It was a turning point for Joy. In that moment, she knew with absolute clarity that they had lost a great man and that to honour him, she had to give back somehow to her community. ‘From there it was indelibly printed that I had to do something, but at that point, I wasn’t sure exactly, what’, she recalls.

Joy Wandin Murphy is a Wurundjeri elder and Woiwurrung language teacher, based in Healesville, 60km east of Melbourne. Joy's great-great uncle was William Barak, the last traditional ngurungaeta (elder/leader) of the Wurundjeri-willam clan. Joy’s father, Jarlo Wandoon, attempted to enlist for World War 1 but was rejected on account of being Aboriginal. He proceeded to re-enlist under a whitefella name, James Wandin, and went on to serve overseas.

It’s with this same tenacity that Aunty Joy has applied herself to her work. She is committed to promoting positive relationships between the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community, and to strengthening the Woiwurrung language. Joy frequently gives the traditional ‘Welcome to country’ greeting at Melbourne events and was invited to be the creative artist and lyricist for the Opening and Closing ceremony songs in the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Among other accolades, Joy was made an officer of the Order of Australia in 2006, for her service to the community, particularly the Aborigines, through ‘significant contributions in the fields of social justice, land rights, equal opportunity, art and reconciliation’.

Joy currently teaches the Woiwurrung language to Year 7 and 8 students at Healesville High school and mentors her sister, Doreen, who also teaches language and culture at the school. It’s a pilot program funded by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. It will be supported until the end of the year. Beyond that, Joy is determined to find the funds to keep the program going.

Joy was taught the Woiwurrung language by her aunt and uncle, the older siblings of her father. 'Uncle Frank spent a lot of time with us and although he was a very quiet man, he would say a word, and it would just penetrate. You just never forgot what he said and how he said it,' she recalls. Joy knew that most of her generation had totally missed out on language, and she felt a responsibility to pass it on to the next generation.

‘It’s a very proud moment when you’re able to teach not just Wurundjeri children, but also non-Aboriginal children, because we are about educating everyone. And if we share the knowledge that’s been handed down over all those years, then we hope that can bring a much more harmonious community.’

This film is part of the ‘Mother Tongue’ language series, documenting Indigenous languages around Victoria. Click here to view the first film of the series, on the Wiradjuri language.

ABC Open Producer: Suzi Taylor

This video was originally contributed to the ABC Open Mother Tongue project, which invited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share a story about their mother tongue.

In a remote part of Australia live some rare and threatened animals. One such animal is the shy bilby. Once common across Australian deserts, the bilby is now endangered. It’s last stronghold in the wild is in Martu country. Martu people are the traditional owners for this bilby country.
Martu rangers working with Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa look after country using Martu ways and whitefella ways. They protect endangered animals like the bilby. Introduced animals like feral cats, foxes and rabbits threaten the bilbies.
Large hot wildfires also destroy their food and cover from predators. Martu rangers put a remote sensor camera outside of a bilby burrow to capture some of the life of a bilby.

A Kuarna Language short-short course from Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

A PY Media clip from the archives, originally made for Nganampa Health. This is a short music video about petrol sniffing, sung by Infari Maru.

This video shows Violet Wadrill Nanaku and Biddy Wavehill Yamawurr Nangala collecting and preparing kilipi (bush bananas).

It was produced by Felicity Meakins (University of Queensland).

For more information, contact Felicity Meakins (f.meakins@uq.edu.au) or Karungkarni Art (karungkarniart@gmail.com).

Liz Kelly-Hunter teaches 22 words of Nyul Nyul Language spoken on the Dampier Peninsula.

Men and women from Elcho Island and Yirrkala, north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Top End of the Northern Territory perform fast dances, carrying woomera (spearthrowers), accompanied by singing, clapsticks and playing of the didgeridoo, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

The 25TH Anniversary Mowanjum Festival - Friday July 5th, 2024

We are so proud to share our culture with so many people, and we hope that Festival-goers will continue to learn about and appreciate the culture of the Ngarinyin, Woddordda and Wunambal peoples. The performance and revival of Junba, traditional song and dance, is significant for our community, ensuring the passing on of knowledge and culture to the next generation.

A cultural film about the tradition of grinding seeds for food.

This video shows Violet Wadrill Nanaku, Biddy Wavehill Yamawurr Nangala, Peggy Wavehill Mayawurr Nangala and Topsy Dodd Ngarnjal Nangari collecting bark and making kawurn (ashes) for flavouring tobacco.

It was produced by Felicity Meakins (University of Queensland).

For more information, contact Felicity Meakins (f.meakins@uq.edu.au) or Karungkarni Art (karungkarniart@gmail.com).

Hilda Nambula from Wilora makes music sticks/clapsticks and talks about the tools she uses.

This video was made as part of Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi's Culture Program.

Visit waltja.org.au to learn more

You can buy slapsticks like the ones in the video from Waltja's Arts Social Enterprise www.waltja.org.au/shop

Uluru Climb Closure Celebration: Inma 5

(Fregon Ladies)

On Saturday the 26th of October 2019 the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board and Traditional owners closed the climbing of Uluru permanently.

On Sunday the 27th of October 2019 the Board and Traditional owners held the closing of the climb celebration.

ICTV was lucky enough to attend the celebration and record this amazing mark in Anangu history.

This project was made possible thanks to support from Parks Australia, Maruku Arts and The Central Land Council.

Thanks also to project partners PY Media and NG Media.

ICTV, showing our way.

Four boys from Boigu Island in the Top Western Torres Strait Islands, students from Djarragun College, perform the "Maumatang" warrior dance, armed with bows and arrows, at the Weipa Fest, the Cultural Festival in Weipa, at the Cape York west coast.

The 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC) was held at Gambanan on the Dampier Peninsula from August 20–22, 2024. The theme for the event was "Tides change, Together we stand strong".

The Jarlmadangah Dancers were part of the evening Cultural Performances that occurred each night of the 3 day AGM.

Wajarri country is inland from Geraldton, Western Australia, and extends as far south and west as Mullewa, north to Gascoyne Junction and east to Meekatharra.

Rosalie Jones works at Bundiyarra as a language consultant.

In this video Rosalie is cooking some Marlu Guga - Kangaroo meat and some Damba - Damper for her family while speaking some of the Wajarri language.

Produced by Rosalie Jones and Chris Lewis for the Mother Tongue Project.
ABC OPEN: Mother Tongue - Sharing Australia's First Languages.

Stompem Ground 1992 - Blast From The Past - Fitzroy Xpress - Julia

Part of a series of seven short films incorporating illustration and animation about some of the artists from Ampilatwatja. Developed by Lara Damiani. Produced by Caroline Hunter and Lara Damiani

The Artists of Ampilatwatja community was established in 1999 near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The work produced by the artists is recognisably distinct from other Aboriginal artistic communities, due to the application of fine dots and the often bright and child-like figurative depiction of the land.

Most of the artists paint Arreth, which translates to ‘strong bush medicine’, demonstrating a deep connection to country. A veritable source of life, the land has provided and sustained Alyawarr people for generations, as every plant and animal has a vital role to play within the ecological system. The paintings pay homage to the significance and use of traditional bush medicine, allowing an insight into their community. Yet underneath the iridescent surfaces, there is an underlying sense that there is more to these landscapes than meets the eye. In keeping with the religious laws, the artists reveal only a small amount of knowledge to the uninitiated. The esoteric information that is held sacred to these artists and their people is concealed from the public and layered underneath the common visual narrative, masked by the delicate layered dots of the painting. The many levels of interpretation permit artists to present their art to an often culturally untutored public without compromising its religious nature. Artists talk of two broad levels of interpretation, the “inside” stories which are restricted to those of the appropriate ritual standing, and the “outside” stories which are open to all.

The Artists of Ampilatwatja talking about their country and bush medicine plants.

More info: www.ampilatwatja.com

This video features Morgan, a nurse dedicated to helping people experiencing difficulties with crystal methamphetamine use. She shares her experiences working in a challenging but supportive environment, and the importance of readiness for change. Morgan highlights that resources and support are available to help health workers and people on their recovery journey.

This is one from a series of three videos that explore the impact of crystal methamphetamine through creative interpretations of testimonies. The three lived experience stories are told from the perspective of someone with experience using crystal methamphetamine, a mother of someone who uses crystal methamphetamine, and a health worker who works with people who use crystal methamphetamine. These videos aim to provide a voice to people with lived experience of crystal methamphetamine use, overcome stigma and harmful stereotypes, and provide hope for people with lived experience.

For more information and support, visit cracksintheice.org.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples

Students from Saibai Island, in the far north of the Torres Strait Island, Far North Queensland, Australia, perform traditional dances during the Laura Aboriginal Festival in Laura, southern CapeYork. These dances are performed with just drumming as accompaniment.

Classic Stompem Ground - Silhouettes: Lost in Time

Kalumburu Mens Grandfinal 2022
Our Lady Feast Day Festival

The AGMs of the KLC, Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre (KALACC), Kimberley Language Resource Centre (KLRC), Aarnja and Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) was held at Gambanan on the Dampier Peninsula from the 20 -22 August 2024.

The theme of the event was, Tides change, Together we stand strong, acknowledges the resilience, hope, unity and strength of Aboriginal people no matter what challenges we face. This theme is particularly meaningful given 2023’s Referendum outcome.

A focal point of the AGMs will be the Regional Forum on the afternoon of Thursday, 22 August 2024, at which members of the five regional organisations will hear from key leaders about issues of importance to Kimberley Aboriginal people.

A short animation explaining how important fire management is. It describes how fire management is about trying to burn like the old ways

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

Little Wave Rock is a gathering place that harbours the history and secrets of Gamilaraay ancestors. Gamilaraay woman Loren Ryan discusses her connection to Country and the importance of paying respects at this sacred place.

Steak & Wedges in an Air Fryer ???

Aboriginal ritual dancing from Elcho Island and Yirrkala, north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Top End of the Northern Territory perform dances, with the women prominent among the men, carrying strips of material, with a song man, clapsticks and playing of the didgeridoo, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

A music video for the song "Lil Lady," by Trevor Ishiguchi

Balgo Dancers: Jalalay Festival 2017. Culture is the compass. 19th 21 Septemberr 2017

Young Aboriginal people perform a dance associated with the brolga, a large water bird that has great significance in the culture of Arnhem Land, during the Barunga Festival in 1995. A Song Man with clap sticks and a didjeridu accompanies the dance, characterised by high leaps and the sound the brolga makes.

A free concert held on the banks of the Todd River at the Alice Springs Telegraph Station to launch Jacinta Price's debut album Dry River.

First Languages Australia short with Corey Theatre speaking Gunditjmara.

This video is from a series of videos produced by First Languages Australia that originally appeared on the Gambay Languages map. The map can be viewed at https://gambay.com.au/

High Tide Music Video shot in Wathunga

'Take Me Home' was created as part of the 2012 'Song Nation' Project - a partnership between Desert Pea Media and The Smugglers Of Light Foundation. Part of an ongoing Desert Pea Media project at the school (this is the third song from The Gowrie Boys).

The 'tagai' is a term from the Torres Strait and north Australian coast that describes particular star constellation, which helps local people navigate their way home.

Every island or area has their own 'tagai'. This song follows the tagai as a metaphor for destiny, for 'your path'.

Water is Life is a documentary about the Aboriginal communities fighting against fracking plans in the NT. They learn from First Nations brothers and sisters in the US who are suffering the effects of greedy gas companies, and call on you to join their fight.

Bush Bands Bash 2018:

Bush Bands Bash is a foot stomping musical celebration under the starry desert sky. Played to an audience of thousands the concert is the biggest annual showcase of Aboriginal desert music in Australia. Presented by MusicNT, the Bush Bands Bash concert is the culmination of an intensive music and industry skills camp for remote musicians from the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. Working with inspiring national mentors and industry heavyweights; bands hone their craft and polish their skills ready to perform at the concert.

More info: https://www.musicnt.com.au

This is the first episode of Groote Eylandt's very own Cooking Show, Eningaba Aninga!

Hard Rock live band "Silhouettes" put on a great show!

This is the first part to a comprehensive account of the experiences of a community of Aboriginal People from pre-colonial times to the 1990s.

Award winning Australian short film, Two Men, directed by Dominic Allen and shot in the Kimberly town of Fitzroy Crossing by Joel Betts, features a robust and dynamic cast of indigenous Australian non actors. With an original soundtrack by Melbourne artist Felix Riebl, Based on Kafka's short story, Two Men Running, Allen's short film has been screened internationally at film festivals including New York, Prague, London, Melbourne and Sydney and in 2009 was a Dendy Australian Short Film of the Year finalist.
The film was instrumental in supporting director Dominic Allen's Emerging Australian Filmmaker Award at the Melbourne International Film Festival and the 2009 Inside Film Rising Talent Award.
2009 MIFF Jury member Deb Verhoeven remarked "Two Men proves that the simplest scenario can provide the perfect premise for conveying the most profound insights. But (Allen's) key achievement is to understand that even the largest ideas are best told with brevity and the most serious with humour."
Two Men was made with the support of Yiriman, a community initiated and community driven project supported by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre which aims to build stories, strength and resilience in the Kimberley's youth.

It’s not OK if someone shares – or says they will share – a nude or sexual image or video of you, without your consent. This is known as image-based abuse or revenge porn.

If this happens to you, eSafety can help.

Find online safety advice and support in multiple languages for First Nations people, including resources about how to be safe online and what to do if things go wrong: https://www.esafety.gov.au/first-nations

2024 Ardiyooloon Easter Basketball Carnival
Held at Ardyaloon aka One Arm Point or Bardi

The Ardiyooloon Easter Basketball Comp has always been a wonderful competition that brings so many from far and wide to compete and connect in a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment.

Deborah Wurrkidj is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group. In this film she explains the significance of kundayarr 'pandanus' as she harvests the leaves of this plant on her country at Mumeka.

Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact.

From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands.

Bábbarra Women’s Centre enables local women to develop and run women-centred enterprises that support healthy and sustainable livelihoods.

Bábbarra Designs is our main enterprise. We have a textile workshop specialising in the production of hand-printed fabric design, as well as a skilled sewing team. We are one of only a few Indigenous textile-producing art centres in Australia that design, print and sew product onsite, in community.

More info: www.babbarra.com

Part of a series of short cooking videos produced by NG Media with NG kids.

This episode the kids make Sweetcorn Fritters.

STOMPEM GROUND 1998 - Pigram Brothers: Howling at the Moon

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

It’s not OK if someone shares – or says they will share – a nude or sexual image or video of you, without your consent. This is known as image-based abuse or revenge porn.

If this happens to you, eSafety can help.

Find online safety advice and support in multiple languages for First Nations people, including resources about how to be safe online and what to do if things go wrong: https://www.esafety.gov.au/first-nations

Part of a series of seven short films incorporating illustration and animation about some of the artists from Ampilatwatja. Developed by Lara Damiani. Produced by Caroline Hunter and Lara Damiani

The Artists of Ampilatwatja community was established in 1999 near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The work produced by the artists is recognisably distinct from other Aboriginal artistic communities, due to the application of fine dots and the often bright and child-like figurative depiction of the land.

Most of the artists paint Arreth, which translates to ‘strong bush medicine’, demonstrating a deep connection to country. A veritable source of life, the land has provided and sustained Alyawarr people for generations, as every plant and animal has a vital role to play within the ecological system. The paintings pay homage to the significance and use of traditional bush medicine, allowing an insight into their community. Yet underneath the iridescent surfaces, there is an underlying sense that there is more to these landscapes than meets the eye. In keeping with the religious laws, the artists reveal only a small amount of knowledge to the uninitiated. The esoteric information that is held sacred to these artists and their people is concealed from the public and layered underneath the common visual narrative, masked by the delicate layered dots of the painting. The many levels of interpretation permit artists to present their art to an often culturally untutored public without compromising its religious nature. Artists talk of two broad levels of interpretation, the “inside” stories which are restricted to those of the appropriate ritual standing, and the “outside” stories which are open to all.

The Artists of Ampilatwatja talking about their country and bush medicine plants.

More info: www.ampilatwatja.com

A GRADE
Ltyentye Apurte vs MacDonnell Districts (Country League)

2017 CAFL Country League Grand Final: Sunday, 24 September 2017

Captured by the 2017 ICTV Live Team at Traeger Park: Kiara Bailey, Jamie Balfour, Gina Campbell, Ben McIntyre, Andre Sawenko and Micah Williams.

Special thanks to AFL Northern Territory and Andre Sawenko.

Produced as part of the Young Strong and Proud project.

CAFL 2015 Grand Final between Yuendumu and Ti Tree. This game was captured by the ICTV Live Team at Treager Park in Alice Springs.

The Aurukun Indigenous Knowledge Centre received some great footage of a croc (Pikkuw in Wik language) attack on the weekend.

Ltyentye Apurte vs Ti Tree - Sunday July 23rd

Original live ABC footage of Stompem Ground 1992 digitised and re-edited by Russell Dann in 2022.

At the Croc Festival on Thursday Island boys from Injinoo, a community at the top of Cape York in Far North Queensland, Australia, perform traditional Aboriginal dances; the use of drums and grass skirts hints at strong influence from the nearby Torres Strait Islands.

Daisy Kungah tells a story of Gandimalal, Wolf Creek Crater.

Baker Boy is the freshest new Yolngu hiphop talent from Northern Territory Australia who is proudly rapping in Yolngu Matha language representing his Arnhem Land families. This song is an example of the real Aussie Hip-hop!

Baker Boy had a huge hit last year with his dance track 'Yolngu Style' and has bounced back with his first rap track. Teaming up with gun up 'n' coming producer Tobiahs Fakhri and getting killer chorus featuring 14 year old Kian Brownfield on the hook. This track is so infectious and good luck with trying not to play it on repeat.

'Baker Boy' the Fresh Prince of Arnhem Land!!!

Cloud 9 Lyrics
(Lyrical translation the Yolngu Matha to English !)

Intro Adlibs
Baker boy in the town
bounce with it
I'm on cloud 9
bounce with it

Verse 1
Don't be shame
you have a good brain good heart
they see you really humble don't ever change or you might crumble look after yourself just think about god
Don't turn ever turn back on god
way gela (skinned name) it's your turn to look after the sisters because I stay really far in the cold
keep your head strong
we gonna fly high like and eagle
don't wanna see no ego
don't think about it let go
just hold on to my hand and let's go
I am baker boy young man not a boy
you can't control me like a toy
im a human being just like you and me
we are family stop the jealousy
come with me now, break it down, North side of town,
Stop being the clown, be the person that chases the crown
coz at the end of the day youll be found
so never back down.

Pre chorus
You wanna be as good as me? Boy you better practise
Step back feel the power of my blackness! x2

Chorus
Cant stop me now, you cant bring me down
I'm on cloud 9, and I'm not coming down x2

Verse 2
You look each other with jealousy
like you are crazy
when ever the truth comes out
your heart is ripping out
You gotta stay strong no dout,
the bigger the crowd the bigger we are
coz the internet changes the line,
coz they they dont want us too divide
from the human race
always on the case, ended up getting chased
now we're standing in chains
Flash back being black reality hits back
your system is whack trying to change the track because
I see white people always see black people differently
police man does the same job
gotta understand this is our land
making our body sick with medicine alcohol and marijuana we are destroying each other so there you go

Pre chorus
You wanna be as good as me? Boy you better practise
Step back feel the power of my blackness! x2

Chorus
Cant stop me now, you cant bring me down
I'm on cloud 9, and I'm not coming down x4

Kaurna kids and friends teach us the Heads, Shoulders , Knees & Toes song.This video was created by Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

Two videos about a travelling ceremony known in the APY Lands as Kulkalanya. Featuring interviews with Pantjiti MacKenzie.

Bidyadanga Music Festival 2024

A line up of some deadly Indigenous bands including:
Emu Rock,
Seaside Drifters,
The Family Shoveller Band (FSB),
MissGenius,
Yurti Band,
C.O.F.F.I.N,
Old Camp,
DARKSIDE and a whole lot more.

Tjulpu and Walpa is the story of two young Anangu girls - one who has a difficult path growing up, while the other has a happy upbringing. Originally developed in the format of a book, the story of Tjulpu and Walpa has now been adapted to an animated film.

Shae Lui's Cooking Adventures
Not a chef. I don’t know much, just wing it a lot and share recipes for you to try out too!
Shae cooks Chicken Vermicelli

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Live Music Film clip from Keep Culture Festival 2013,Beagle Bay

In 2012-2013 a group of Ngaanyatjarra and Ngaanyatjarra language speakers from the Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia recorded traditional verbal arts and sand stories.

Even in Australian Indigenous communities where traditional spoken languages are still relatively strong, these special forms of communication are highly endangered.

This is one of four films from the Western Desert Verbal Arts Project funded by:
ELDP (Endangered Languages Documentation Programme) Small Grant SG0187.
Australian Research Council – DE120100720
Australian Research Council – DP110102767


The films were produced by team members Elizabeth Marrkilyi Ellis, Inge Kral (ANU) and Jennifer Green (University of Melbourne).

Aunt Gloria Whalan began writing children's books to preserve her 'mother tongue' Wiradjuri language. Guulaangga, The Green Tree Frog, is a story that was inspired by Gloria's experiences growing up on a farm.

Oral history.

Lorraine Peeters shares her story

What now Woorie? What's happening

The Woorie boys created this song with a strong message that breaking in horses is better than breaking in and hurting their community.

Mimosa Studio Project
Woorabinda
March 2017

Today Johani and Emma goes crabbing before cooking up some chilli crab!

Werte! Unte mwerre? Hello, how are you? This song teaches us how to greet each other in Central/Eastern Arrernte. Based on an old Arrernte nursery rhyme Werte! is a brand new tune with rocking desert guitar and kids call-and-response.

How do you greet each other in the First Languages where you live?

'Werte!', is the opening track of Ampe-Kenhe Ahelhe (Children’s Ground) Band’s new album, Ampe-mape Alyelheme (Kid’s Sing) that teaches and celebrates Arrernte language and culture through music. 

At Ampe-kenhe Ahelhe (Children’s Ground Central Australia), we as First Nations people are creating resources for children in our own language. We have been writing children’s books and songs that speak about our culture, country, families and language. We want our kids to grow up with music and educational resources that reflect their culture – that can help them to learn, respect, speak, read, write, and sing in their First Language. 

We started this to keep our language strong, and it's grown into something everybody can enjoy and learn from. Join us to learn our language through our music.

Kele! 

Language: Eastern/Central Arrernte

Song Lyrics written by Amanda Turner, Carol Turner
 
Music Written by: William “Nookie” Lowah, Myles Turner, Harry James Angus

Lyric Video created by: Mitchell Doolan and Damon Van Der Schuit

Supported by the Australian Government Indigenous Languages and the Arts Program
 
About Ampe-kenhe Ahelhe (Children’s Ground Central Australia): 

Children’s Ground is a First Nations organisation creating a different future for the next generation of First Nations children. We believe every child born today should experience a lifetime of opportunity and grow up strong in their identity and culture, free from injustice and economic poverty. 

www.childrensground.org.au

Today we go hunting for kangaroo with Johnno, Janta and Stanley.

Darwin singer-songwriter Ali Mills sings her great creole version of Waltzing Matilda.

At the end of last year the Thumbs Up! Team travelled through the Barkly region and visited several remote communities recording local musicians, delivering music education, promoting the launch of the 'Good Tucker' app and raising awareness about Trachoma.

This video was recorded in the Community of Kulamindini (Elliot) and features an original song sung in the local language of Mudburra. "Yarnan-Bali" was written and performed by local musician (and newest Thumbs Up! Team member) Stuart Nuggett.

For more info: http://thumbsup.org.au

Recorded in Elliot NT during the Music 4 Life program

© 2018 UNCLE JIMMY THUMBS UP LTD

Good Mornings Animations: Ngarigo

2023 TIO CAFL Community Senior Men's Semi Final: Ti Tree vs Western Aranda

Manuel Ngulupani Dhurrkay performed at the Bush Bands Bash 2010 in Alice Springs and was the highlight of the show.

Fitzroy Xpress performing Home Sweet Home

"Hold the Community" was written and recorded in Peppimenarti during Red Dust's Healthy Living Program in June 2016.

The song is about respecting yourself, your community and your country.

The whole community got on board to help with the song and video and help reinforce the message, with Gerry lending his talent again.

Couple of debut music and video stars as well. Big thanks to Martin and Tim from Peppi School.

Different types of Kriol are spoken from Ngukurr right though to Kununurra and down to Tennant Creek. A workshop brought linguists and Kriol speakers from across the Top End to talk about the way we speak

Taylor (Tipu) Power teaches us the Kaurna names of some Australian native animals.This video was created by Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

ICTV Community Station ID , with video material drawn from a range of programs on ICTV, including in order of appearance:
01. Facing the World
02. My Name is Danny
03. Mail Plane Day
04. Yangupala Tjuta by Steve Stevens
05. Road Open Broome
06. Bikey Boys
07. Fishing at Lombadina
08. Bidyadanga Swimming Carnival
09. Bikey Boys
10. Malu Wipu Kutjani
11. Ngurra Blackstone by Blackstone Band
12. Bidyadanga Swimming Carnival
13. Noonkanbah
14. Kungka Kutju Anu by Jennifer Wells
15. Ngurra Blackstone by Blackstone Band
16. Car Troubles
17. Yapa Kurlu-Ku Ngurrpa
18. ???

This movie was made by the students at Kalkarindji School. The movie is about The Emu Dreaming. The students went on an excursion to the Emu Dreaming Rock, where elders from the community told them the story. The students recorded this with sound and video. Back at the school they translated the story into artworks, animations and voice recordings. Elders from the community painted with the students, and continued to help them understand the story in more detail throughout the process.
Language; Ngarinyman

CAFL Grand final 2015 between Titjikala Hawks and Laramba Eagles.

This game was captured by the ICTV Live Team at Treager Park in Alice Springs.

Short drama about family violence to send a message about breaking the cycle of violence.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 5: Kangkere (Blue-tongue Lizard Story)

Story by Lena Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Enjoy a short Wik-Mungkan film production on a local delicacy found here in Aurukun. "Ma'wunth", the Wik name for the freshwater crayfish (Macrobranchia Species), is a seasonal food that swims down with the fresh floodwaters of KAAP (wet season).

We Deserve to Dream” features steel guitar, Xavier’s signature percussive beat drives this spirited song that builds to a sweet soaring chorus with an anthemic bent. We Deserve To Dream speaks of the freedom that is ours to be found in the elements of the land, the ocean, the trees, yet we find ourselves locked up in layers of conditioning thrust upon us by life. The accompanying film clip symbolically encapsulates this point in life via dance and features renown First Nations dancer Tyrel Dulvarie .

We see Tyrel suited-up and unfulfilled. He returns home to the land he belongs and from the broken pieces finds a photo of his younger self. As he peels back the layers of society he spiritually reconnects with himself through fire and ceremony and importantly his dance. The more Tyrel dances the more golden he becomes as was before he became tainted by life. Tyrel dances as the gold dust takes him over and returns his soul to its former pure essential self where he can re-create his dreams.

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

This short film celebrates the loving memory of Aunt Gerry.

'Gerry Cakes' was filmed in Dareton, NSW back in 2018 - her hilarious yarn about cooking Johnny (or Gerry) cakes.

The project was shot/directed by Genevieve Kaiser. Produced/ Co-Directed by Toby Finlayson Big love to all the Coomie/Dareton mob.

Vale

2024 Ardiyooloon Easter Basketball Carnival
Held at Ardyaloon aka One Arm Point or Bardi

The Ardiyooloon Easter Basketball Comp has always been a wonderful competition that brings so many from far and wide to compete and connect in a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment.

Music clip for Gordon Marshall's song, "Muduwarra.'

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 9: Pantirti Tjukurrpa (The Seven Sisters)

Story by Laurel Cooper in the Ngaanyatjarra language. This episode was produced by Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

"Punu" (wood/artefacts) plays a critical role in the lives of Anangu (people) in Central Australia. Situated at the base of Uluru in the Northern Territory, Maruku Arts represents, supports and nurtures Punu makers from the Anangu Pitantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in South Australia, the Ngaanyatjarra Lands in Western Australia as well as communities in the Northern Territory.

Punu is a key source of survival in this new world and Anangu from across Central Australia are ecstatic when the Punu Man arrives to buy beautiful pieces for the gallery at Uluru and world wide distribution. The Manager of Maruku Arts Clive Scollay gives an overview of the organisation and it's history.

ICTV Community News - 25th April 2025 (Eastern Arrernte)

Music video for the song "Galiwin'ku" by young band Wildflower.

In 2013 CAN WA set out to encourage a group of Noongar students in Narrogin to learn their traditional language.
Aboriginal artists and mentors were engaged to deliver a program where popular culture, such as music and media was used to inspire these teenagers to learn to speak and write Noongar.
Noongar Pop Culture presented by Act-Belong-Commit, is a CAN WA project in association with Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company and part of CAN WA’s Strong Culture, Strong Community program.

First Languages Australia short with Leanne Pope speaking about the Wakka Wakka language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

First Languages Australia short with Steven Coghill speaking about the Yuggera language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

School Holidayzzz - Family Fishing Trips

Walking Through The Smoke (Music Video)

Written By - Halls Creek District High School, Dallas Woods, Julian Jovanovski & Dion Brownfield
Produced by - JUJO
Filmed by - Johnny Yayo

Lyrics
If you don’t want to do it, then just say no
Woooo ohhhh ohh ohh Yeah Yeah
Listen to your gut, go with the flow
Woooo ohhhh ohh ohh Yeah Yeah

Walking through the Smoke Yeah yeah

Yeah Yeah
Walking through the Smoke Yeah yeah
Yeah Yeah


Here’s a song for my friends and my Jij
Hanging out fishing under Mary River Bridge
Chilling it down at lil’ Rockhole
Yarning up against drugs and alcohol
Don’t poison your body or make yourself choke
cleanse your spirit walk through the smoke
Our ol’ people strong they never smoked bong
teaching us mob, to all get along
We are the Kija, Jaru tribe
We need our mob to survive
Make the right choice, focus on yourself
Reach out for help, for good mental health
Instead of having wild thoughts and making a fuss
Get some help, find someone you trust
HCQ when push comes to shove
We all about respect, peace and love


If you don’t want to do it, then just say no
Listen to your gut, go with the flow

If you don’t want to do it, then just say no
Listen to your gut, go with the flow


If I say NO then it means NO
Gotta keep our mental & our body strong
Poisoning our body that’s a NO NO
Healing our spirit walk through the smoke
If I say NO then it means NO

Gotta keep our mental & our body strong
Poisoning our body that’s a NO NO
Healing our spirit walk through the smoke
Walking through the smoke yeah yeah
Woohooooooo
Walking through the smoke yeah yeah
Woohooooooo
Walking through the smoke yeah yeah


Young mob, better listen up
You gotta get your health and education up
Stop thinking that you aint enough (you enough)
Nothing but love for my cousin and my bruz
Not messing with the grog and the drugs
Not being silly and running and muck
Tryna be the best version of me
be free, you ‘ free if you’re running from the cops
culture that’s my sweet escape
language thats my happy place
if you feeling down gotta go for a walk and talk
open up if you’re feeling safe
we sick and tired of arguments
peer pressure that’s a part of it
they fighting stealing cars again
but we all know how that all ends


If you don’t want to do it, then just say no
Listen to your gut, go with the flow
If you don’t want to do it, then just say no
Listen to your gut, go with the flow


If I say NO then it means NO
Gotta keep our mental & our body strong
Poisoning our body that’s a NO NO
Healing our spirit walk through the smoke
If I say NO then it means NO
Gotta keep our mental & our body strong
Poisoning our body that’s a NO NO

Healing our spirit walk through the smoke

Walking through the smoke yeah yeah

Wooo

Yeah Yeah
Wooooaaahh

Walking through the smoke yeah yeah

Bush Bands Bash 2023 is a unique event that celebrates the richness of First Nations music and culture, promising an unforgettable night of music, unity, positivity and diversity.

From a record number of entries the following bands have been selected to showcase their musical excellence and cultural heritage at Bush Bands Bash 2023:

Yellow Nation (From Ramingining singing in Yolngu Matha dialects: Gupapuyngu - Djambarrpuyngu & English): Known for their captivating performances and powerful lyrics, Yellow Nation brings a contemporary edge to traditional sounds, bridging the gap between past and present.
Pele (From Thursday Island singing in English): Be enthralled and deeply moved by this powerhouse singer/songwriter from Thursday Island performing her upbeat and original R&B & pop influenced songs.
Mulga Bore Hard Rock (From Akaye singing in Anmatjere & English) Get ready to be blown away by the thunderous beats and mesmerizing melodies of Mulga Bore Hard Rock, a band that infuses ancient rhythms with modern rock influences.
Pukatja Band (From Pukatja singing in Pitjantjatjara & English): The Pukatja Street Reggae band is a vibrant and captivating musical ensemble rooted in the heart of Central Australia's Indigenous community of Ernabella.
Desert Eagles (From Ali Curung singing in Alyawarr & English): Hailing from the heart of the outback, Desert Eagles' soulful sounds and enchanting storytelling encapsulate the essence of the Australian desert landscape.
Arrkula Yinbayarra (Together We Sing) (From Borroloola singing in Yanyuwa, Marra, Garrwa and Gudanji): bring something different to this year’s Bush Bands as a group of sonorous Songwomen led by Marlene Timothy from Borroloola and realising her vision of strengthening culture through using singing to maintain the threatened traditional languages of the Yanyuwa, Marra, Garrwa and Gudanji people.
Laramba Band (From Laramba singing in Anmatjere, Warlpiri & English): With their infectious energy and dynamic performances, Laramba Band embodies the spirit of community and togetherness through their music.
PJ Reggae (From Ti Tree singing in Warlpiri, Anmatjere & English): Known for their smooth reggae rhythms and uplifting lyrics, PJ Reggae promises to get the crowd moving and spreading good vibes all around.
Eastern Reggae (From Santa Teresa singing in Arrernte & English): Eastern Reggae's fusion of traditional melodies with reggae beats creates a unique and uplifting musical experience.
Eju (From Ali Curung singing in Warlpiri, Luritja & English): Eju's soul-stirring vocals and instrumentation transport listeners on a journey through the vast landscapes of Indigenous storytelling.
Bush Bands Bash is not just a music festival; it is a celebration of Indigenous culture and a platform for these talented bands to share their art with a broader audience. It is also the culmination of a week-long intensive workshop honing performance skills and building music business knowledge. This year's Bush Bands Bash promises to be another unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds, uniting communities and celebrating the rich tapestry of Australia's cultural heritage.

The 13th national Remote Media Festival presents this Traditional Inma Pulka, where the people from Amata, Fregon, Wingellina and Kenmore Park gathered together in Umuwa for a big Traditional dance ceremony.

Children's showering song sung by Aboriginal children; part of a health strategy programme in remote north-west of South Australia. This strategy was established by the Nganampa Health Council and is known as Uwankara Palyanku Kanyintjaku meaning A Strategy for Well Being.

Animation about some women with a baby, in language.

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

The Midwest Aboriginal Ranger Program is providing opportunities for Aboriginal people across the Mid West region to engage in Natural Resource Management (NRM) activities while delivering on-ground conservation with a strong cultural emphasis on Caring for Country.

It is a partnership between the Northern Agricultural Catchments Council, Western Mulga, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), Central Regional TAFE and Geraldton Streetwork Aboriginal Corporation (GSAC).

The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet has been instrumental in establishing this Program through an Indigenous Advancement Strategy community-led grant worth $1.5 million. The Program is also supported by a dedicated Reference Group, which brings together Traditional Custodians from across the region to provide advice and guidance.

The Riches brothers, from One Arm Point on the Dampier Peninsula, north of Broome, are celebrating a highlight of their musical careers.

Their Perth-based band, The Struggling Kings, has been named Top Indigenous Act at the West Australian Music (WAM) awards.

The six-piece indie alternative rock band has been turning heads in the music scene… touring festivals and supporting some big names in the industry.

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events.

A Video from the Pitlands about some kids messing about on the sand dunes and playing throughout the rocks. They end up killing a goanna who has a dead snake still hanging out of it's mouth.

Live Performance by Gulingi Nunga

This story “Angwenhe impatye?” Whose footprint?, has captured the essence of the centre, the Arrernte language, the landscape and the animals living here. The theme of the video highlights all of this and more- young children are always asking questions, love repetition, surprises and more stories.

“When old man, my father’s brother, did painting he brought all us children and grandchildren to the art centre teaching us to carry on. I used to watch my father painting Pukumani poles and during Kuluma ceremony he was painting his body by holding the mirror. Our fathers told all us girls: “Go down and cut sticks from mangroves to use in the ceremony”. The sticks were put in a circle around the middle circle and the men go out and collect the Kulama (bush yam). We all be there, all my family, when our fathers were doing Kuluma ceremony."

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

Dodge City Boyz: full set

Stompem Ground 1992 - Blast From The Past -
Kevin Gunn - Walja Jidan Jidan.mov

Boys from Djarragun College, an indigenous school near Cairns in north Queensland, Australia, perform traditional dances from Saibai Island, in the Top Western Torres Strait, just south of Papua New Guinea; at the Townsville Cultural Fest in 2010. In the "Silent Dance" only drumming is heard.

Trying a salty plum with lemon ?

In the Pilbara, people are preparing for the annual Rowan’s Walk from Port Hedland to South Hedland to encourage people with mental health issues to open up and seek help.

It was started by a teenage boy, who is now 20, after a family tragedy.

His mother Ravena Maher said Rowan’s intention is to remind people that their lives are precious and worth fighting for.

“Only you know what you're going through, so it's only you that can reach out nice for that help,” Ms Maher said.

“[Rowan’s] trying to let people know that it's okay not to be okay. And that yes, today is tough, but it's hope that will bring better days.”

This year’s walk will be on October 8, and everyone is welcome to join Rowan on his walk from 6am at Red Bank Salt Ridge.

For the first time, it will be followed by a basketball tournament and teams of all ages are invited to participate.

Basketball teams wanting to play may contact patricia@YIC.com.au

If this story has brought up disturbing issues for you, you are encouraged to talk to a friend or family member, or to call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Wankurra - Golden Bandicoot are a threatened species. Gamurr Marthakal Rangers tell how they translocate Wankurra to help breed.

'Hunters and Gatherer's' is about a family man educating and showing his family the traditional/modern way of hunting.

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

Stephen Pigram: Such Is Life

This country is strong and will remain strong for us. It is alive in spirit. Country always welcomes us and reminds us that we are family. We have the responsibility to look after our father’s and mother’s country by following the Law. We don’t make the Law; our Law is handed down from generation to generation.
Country is there for us to live on and use and we are there for it. It’s a strong belief that we should hunt and look around country, walk on the same ground and remember it. This country is us … we love this country.
We were born and grew up in this country. We were taught on country and we want to teach our young ones too. When we pass on, our children can hold country strong, like we do now.
This IPA is for us. It gives us a better chance to look after country and people, and pass our connections on. It’s been a long time since we’ve walked the country. This IPA gives us the opportunity to go back, remember, and use it. It also helps our young people become more knowledgeable. We have rangers learning both Yapa and Kardiya ways of managing country. It’s good for our young people to look after country; it’s their country too.
Translated by Valerie Napanangka Patterson and Annette Nampijinpa Patrick

Northern Tanami Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) committee members directed the CLC to re-imagine their IPA Plan of Management, an English-heavy guide book for looking after the IPA. The brief was to create a lush digital resource using spoken Warlpiri that could be accessed both online and offline to mirror the content of the management plan and be navigated through voice commands. The CLC’s hope is that the IPA digital storybooks will help all Warlpiri – from elders to school children – to better understand and support the work to keep country healthy and culture strong. The CLC has made digital storybooks for both the Southern Tanami and the Northern Tanami IPAs. See www.ngurra.org and www.walyalku.org.au

According to Suellyn Tighe, a Gamilaraay woman from Coonabarabran, the modern Aboriginal story is a difficult one.

To keep her language current, to keep Aboriginal youth engaged, she believes we need to present her language in a modern day setting whilst maintaining the connection to the past.

Suellyn originally wrote the poem, Near or Far, for her grandchildren. It’s about reconnecting a young Aboriginal girl to the language of the land and the richness of the Gamilaraay culture. It begins with a young Aboriginal girl (Briarna) in a town setting drawn to an older Aboriginal woman in a bush setting (Suellyn) who is reciting a poem (Near or Far) in Gamilaraay. The voice connects them through this sacred meeting place to the modern day.

The Kamilaroi or "Gamilaroi" are an Indigenous Australian Murri people. Gamilaraay country stretches from Coonabarabran (NSW) in the south, north to Boggabilla, to Tamworth in the east and Walgett in the west.

Suellyn has taught Gamilaraay within communities and educational arenas across the Gamilaraay nation. Rather than tell people how to speak the language she likes to show people the language.

Producer/Camera/Editor: Alison Plasto
Animation: Chris Lewis
Executive Producer: Ian Walker

This video was originally contributed to the ABC Open Mother Tongue project, which invited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share a story about their mother tongue.

Footprince returns for one more big gig after more than twenty years. Joined by Seaside Drifters and King of Hearts bringing their sweet sounds that are sure to make you move in honour of 2021 Survival Day.

The Youth Justice Music Video was made for Victims of Crime with a track called Freedom by Warlpiri rapper Esau, with the intent to inspire kids to be a Warlpiri Warrior and choose the a path away from crime.

An evening “Wungubal”, just for fun, in Numbulwar. A father dances with his small son. The singing, accompanied by clapsticks and didjeridu, is typical of eastern Arnhem Land.

The Pigram Brothers are a seven-piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia, formed in 1996.

They were heavily involved in Broome's musical and theatrical exports – forming the original backing band for Jimmy Chi's 1990 musical Bran Nue Dae, which received international acclaim.

The Kuku Yalanji Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku dancers from Mossman Gorge in Far North Queensland perform at the Laura Dance and Cultural Festival in 2001. They depict different scenes: traditional healing, hunting and spearing a crocodile and the behaviour of a cassowary, a large flightless bird, as it walks and feeds and the typical "shake-a-leg" dances.

CAN WA partnered with Quairading District High School (QDHS) and artist in residence, Steven Aiton in 2013 to develop a series of short animated films that portray Noongar dreamtime stories and experiences of students throughout the QDHS’s 100-year history.
One of the short films tells the story of Noongar Elder John Kickett who campaigned to have his children attend the local school in the early 1900s. The animation reveals how his efforts marked the beginning of the end of segregated education in Western Australia.
The animation project was funded by the Department of Culture and the Arts through the ArtsEdge Artist-In-Residency grants program.

Jack Charles shares his story

Nungalinya College (Darwin) is the national indigenous training college for the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches in Australia. Offering several quality courses, a Cert 2 in Media Studies was started in 2013. One class of the 2015 students made Rose Guywanga's story into a short documentary as a class project. See the credits for more details.

Barra West Wind - Wurrumba- great white shark of Galpu Clan from north east arnhemland.

Taylor (Tipu) Power teaches us to count to 10 in Kaurna, with a little help from some starfish.

This video was created by Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

Henry Skeen performs live at Saltwater Festival 2018 in Broome.

Tiyana teaches us how to say thank you in Kaurna!

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

Wangal people know Sydney as the place of eel Dreaming and before it was known as the Parramatta River, the waterway was called Burramattagal. From trees that protected Aboriginal children from snakes to the first contact with Europeans, join Uncle Jimmy Smith in a tour of Sydney's significant parks and waterways.

The 'This Place' project invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it.

CKFL Grand Final 2019 in Fitzroy Crossing

Talented, strong and committed, this charismatic group of Pitjantjatjara men bring a whole lot of rocking fun to the stage. They have been playing concerts all over Central Australian communities, building a studio, upgrading their equipment and recording their own CDs for a number of years. This dedication shows in their performances and a recent addition of Nigel as main front man has taken their show to another level.

In 2007 the Bush Bands Bash was invited to be the opening night event for the Alice Desert Festival. The stage was set on the Council lawns in the middle of town which attracted a massive crowd of over 2000. The bands came into town a few days early and spent time rehearsing, which meant they where ready to rock when they stepped on stage. The result was incredible performances that set new levels for desert music.

COMMUNITY: Various communities across the Pitlands
LANGUAGES THE SONGS ARE IN: Pitjantjatjara
BAND MEMBERS: Roy Jugadai – Bass & Lead Vocals / Fabian Baker – Rhythm Guitar / Joseph Peters – Drums / Amos Frank – Keyboard / David Morris – Lead guitar and Vocals / Clarence Morris / Nigel – Vocals.
MUSIC: 2005 – Kungka Kutju (Independent)
BUSH BAND BASH GIGS: 2008, 2006
Venue: Alice Desert Festival HUBspace
Date: Friday 14th September
Bands: Tjupi Band, Ltira Band, Wild Desert Band, Family Mix, Drum Atweme, Clancy Lowe, Lily-Joy Hampton
MC: Don Mallard
Sponsors/ Partners: NT Government, Alice Desert Festival, UNICEF /ING Foundation, Imparja TV, Music NT, Waltja, NPY womens council, Busy Bee, CAAC, CAAMA Music

The Nyangumarta ranger and Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) program was established in 2015.

It is hosted by Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, with support from YMAC.

The ranger program is now in a consolidation phase, displaying the full range of functions and skills of an Indigenous ranger group: fire management, feral animal control, fauna & flora monitoring, weed management, water monitoring, cultural heritage protection, collection and transfer of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and tourism development.

Boys from Djarragun College, an indigenous school near Cairns in north Queensland, Australia, perform traditional dances from Mer (Murray Island) in the eastern Torres Strait Islands, at the Townsville Cultural Fest in 2010. They are accompanied by drumming and singing.

No matter what kind of day you’ve had, a feed of KEEN'S Coconut Curry Chicken will always make you feel good ❤️
Ingredients:
- Chicken Nibbles (Woolworths)
- garlic & ginger (fresh or paste)
- whole brown onion (sliced)
- couple potatoes (diced)
- carrot (sliced)
- frozen beans or peas
- 270ml Ayam coconut milk
- OXO Chicken stock cube in 200mls water
- bay leaves
- salt & pepper
- ghee butter
- garam masala (optional I didn’t this time)
Method: as per video
1. Cook the onion until soft in ghee butter
2. Add Keens curry, enough to cover the onions, stir for 30 seconds then add chicken stock, garlic & ginger and stir through.
3. Add chicken and coat in curry, add bay leaves, salt & pepper and the vegies, then the coconut milk and stir it good.
4. Add a little water if you wanna top up the juice, I did just to keep it saucey.
5. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, lid on and let it go until the chicken is cooked. Add frozen beans at the end and cook for 5-10mins until done. Serve up with jasmine rice.
Enjoy!

Music video created in Lajamanu with WYDAC while running youth engagement programs

Yirara News - YCTV E5 T4 - 2023 -

KCC 2019 Session 2 - David and James
(Prayer) - Introducing the Collins Girls

Year 7,8,9 students from Gapuwiyak School sing a song about Yohngu people eating healthy.

Rehearsal and live band recording on Billard Boyz.

Animation combined with short video about the Woonyoomboo Story traditional dance.

Live Music Film clip from Keep Culture Festival 2013,Beagle Bay

Passages from the Bible describe God as the Father, God as the Son and God as the Holy Spirit with accompanying songs by Indigenous artists and illustrated with Bible Story pictures and scenery photographs from Australian Outback communities.

You can only walk so far before you start to imagine things...

Wurrkigandjarr performance of Wakwak 'Crow', part of the Mewal song line.

Highlights from the Gattjirrk Festival held over four days and nights from 1st to 6th November 2016. The festival was a lively celebration of culture, sport, music and dance bringing together the whole community. ALPA and East Arnhem Regional Council were major sponsors. Corrugated Youth Arts ran circus and dancing workshops, NT Road Safety ran Theatre and Music workshops, and a day of stalls featuring local service providers was also held. The festival culminated in two nights of bands and dancing.

Yirara2u Learning Online.

Aired on ICTV on July 23, 2020.

Daily online learning episodes for everyone to enjoy.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 8: Nganke (Kaytetye Crow Story)

Story by Amy Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

CAFL 2020: Papunya vs Plenty Highway (Mac Regional Council Under 18's)

Produced by Indigenous Community Television Limited (ICTV)

© AFL Northern Territory Limited 2020


Commentary Stan Coombe & Shaun Cusack

Producers Rita Cattoni & Joshua Davis
Director/Vision Mixer Andre Sawenko


Camera: Christopher Fitzpatrick, John Chisholm, Aidan Tai-Jones
Audio: Jamie Balfour & Donovan Rice
Technical Directors: Ben Pridmore & Ben McIntyre
Graphics: Effy Marie Smith, Jorge Anastasiou
Music: Thomas Big Bear Saylor
Runner/Field reported: Sabian Liddle

MAJOR SPONSOR:
Power and Water Corporation

ALSO SUPPORTED BY:
Indigenous Eye Health Unit
Batchelor Institute

THANK YOU TO:
AFLNT
Alice Springs Town Council


© AFL Northern Territory Limited 2019

King of Hearts bring their sweet sounds in support of Footprince, returning for one more big gig after more than twenty years. They're sure to make you move in honour of 2021 Survival Day.

nganampa wai
A film about the nganampa health Council

Welcome to Alice Springs, the lesbian metropolis of outback Australia, a place where black and white women mix and mingle. Satirical and funny, this revealing mockumentary asks the question: is it hard to sustain love when racial and cultural gaps seem insurmountable?

Through the expert guidance of Destiny Attenborough, an Aboriginal mock anthropologist, this hilarious film provides glimpses into the world of women who love women in Alice Springs.

Good Mornings Animations: Wakka Wakka

'Jirraginy joo Goorrarndal: Frog and Brolga' is a story shared by the Gija Community. The Frog and Brolga, are Creation Ancestors for the Gija people who through an event at Gawarre (Bungle Bungles), brought into being the Gija landscape, plants, animals and the Gija people. Over 10 years in development, this animation has involved 60 Gija people, from the first drawings developed in 2009 at Purnululu School, to an entire school production in 2017. As part of recording the story, language workshops and on Country excursions were led by Elders. During on Country excursions, students listened to the story spoken in Gija and English and then storyboarded their vision. Students then explored the story site, recording sounds and images to support the creative interpretations of what they’d learnt from the Elders and community rangers. Back in community, students developed their illustrations, animations, utilised physical theatre, and sound design skills to develop their ideas into the film being shared.

Why are people in Ali Curung so worried about their water supply? (English)

In other news... Bobby Hill's Norm Smith win, and Bush Bands Bash goes big (English)

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Bush Bands Bash 2023 is a unique event that celebrates the richness of First Nations music and culture, promising an unforgettable night of music, unity, positivity and diversity.

From a record number of entries the following bands have been selected to showcase their musical excellence and cultural heritage at Bush Bands Bash 2023:

Yellow Nation (From Ramingining singing in Yolngu Matha dialects: Gupapuyngu - Djambarrpuyngu & English): Known for their captivating performances and powerful lyrics, Yellow Nation brings a contemporary edge to traditional sounds, bridging the gap between past and present.
Pele (From Thursday Island singing in English): Be enthralled and deeply moved by this powerhouse singer/songwriter from Thursday Island performing her upbeat and original R&B & pop influenced songs.
Mulga Bore Hard Rock (From Akaye singing in Anmatjere & English) Get ready to be blown away by the thunderous beats and mesmerizing melodies of Mulga Bore Hard Rock, a band that infuses ancient rhythms with modern rock influences.
Pukatja Band (From Pukatja singing in Pitjantjatjara & English): The Pukatja Street Reggae band is a vibrant and captivating musical ensemble rooted in the heart of Central Australia's Indigenous community of Ernabella.
Desert Eagles (From Ali Curung singing in Alyawarr & English): Hailing from the heart of the outback, Desert Eagles' soulful sounds and enchanting storytelling encapsulate the essence of the Australian desert landscape.
Arrkula Yinbayarra (Together We Sing) (From Borroloola singing in Yanyuwa, Marra, Garrwa and Gudanji): bring something different to this year’s Bush Bands as a group of sonorous Songwomen led by Marlene Timothy from Borroloola and realising her vision of strengthening culture through using singing to maintain the threatened traditional languages of the Yanyuwa, Marra, Garrwa and Gudanji people.
Laramba Band (From Laramba singing in Anmatjere, Warlpiri & English): With their infectious energy and dynamic performances, Laramba Band embodies the spirit of community and togetherness through their music.
PJ Reggae (From Ti Tree singing in Warlpiri, Anmatjere & English): Known for their smooth reggae rhythms and uplifting lyrics, PJ Reggae promises to get the crowd moving and spreading good vibes all around.
Eastern Reggae (From Santa Teresa singing in Arrernte & English): Eastern Reggae's fusion of traditional melodies with reggae beats creates a unique and uplifting musical experience.
Eju (From Ali Curung singing in Warlpiri, Luritja & English): Eju's soul-stirring vocals and instrumentation transport listeners on a journey through the vast landscapes of Indigenous storytelling.
Bush Bands Bash is not just a music festival; it is a celebration of Indigenous culture and a platform for these talented bands to share their art with a broader audience. It is also the culmination of a week-long intensive workshop honing performance skills and building music business knowledge. This year's Bush Bands Bash promises to be another unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds, uniting communities and celebrating the rich tapestry of Australia's cultural heritage.

Community Weather: Samantha from Yarralin talks about the big storms that her community

Introducing our 2024 Port Augusta NAIDOC Award recipients!

Join Dre Ngatokorua and Vince Coulthard who introduce us to this year's award winners from the Umeewarra studios.

We also surprised a number of our recipients out in the community and captured it all for you see.

This is an awards show not to be missed!

Yirara News - YCTV Ep7 Term 4 2024


YiraraTV, So Good!

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV,

In the Pilbara, people are preparing for the annual Rowan’s Walk from Port Hedland to South Hedland to encourage people with mental health issues to open up and seek help.

It was started by a teenage boy, who is now 20, after a family tragedy.

His mother Ravena Maher said Rowan’s intention is to remind people that their lives are precious and worth fighting for.

“Only you know what you're going through, so it's only you that can reach out nice for that help,” Ms Maher said.

“[Rowan’s] trying to let people know that it's okay not to be okay. And that yes, today is tough, but it's hope that will bring better days.”

This year’s walk will be on October 8, and everyone is welcome to join Rowan on his walk from 6am at Red Bank Salt Ridge.

For the first time, it will be followed by a basketball tournament and teams of all ages are invited to participate.

Basketball teams wanting to play may contact patricia@YIC.com.au

If this story has brought up disturbing issues for you, you are encouraged to talk to a friend or family member, or to call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Bush Bands Bash is an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds and ages, uniting communities and celebrating the rich tapestry of Australia’s cultural heritage. 2024 celebrated 20 years of the amazing program presented by MusicNT.

Bousta
With a deep appreciation for Hip Hop and the power of storytelling, Bousta uses thought provoking lyrics and his traditional language as a powerful tool to inspire Arrernte kids to chase their dreams. Bousta most recently performed at WOMAD and has opened for Dem Mob at The Lab and Lil Mase in Alice Springs.

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV,

From the 2010 Bush Bands Bash, the Tjupi band perform their music for the town of Alice Springs.

Benji and the Balas play at the Goolarri FREE FAMILY CONCERT

David Banjo shows us a 'video postcard' of life in Looma, his home community.

Live music Billard Boys band singing.

Live Music Film clip from Keep Culture Festival 2013,Beagle Bay

Promotional movie about the work of the Finke River Mission in Central Australia

Filmed in Alice Springs at Treager Park, this CAFL Grand Final between Central Australia Country and the APY Lands was captured by the ICTV Live team.

High Cliffy Island off the Kimberley coast was once home to the Yawijibaya people. Who lived here for about 7 thousand years. But soon after a French film crew visited in 1929 the Yawijibaya people vanished sparking one of the North West’s greatest mysteries.

Known as the Aboriginal Geronimo, Jandamarra held police at bay for years preventing pastoralists from occupying rich pastures of the Kimberley. Today he is regarded as a folk hero and stories abound of his superhuman abilities.

The Tjawa Tjawa Songline follows a group of women in search of husbands.

The women travel from Roebourne in the Pilbara through to Kiwikurra in the Great Sandy Desert far to the south of Balgo, where they split up, some heading east and some north. When they near Lake Mackay they join a camp of Ngarti women and are brought kangaroo by an old man. They eat some of the meat, including the hook of a spear still buried in the flesh. This makes them feel very strange. They realise that this old man could not have speared the kangaroo himself and that there must be young men somewhere nearby. They look around everywhere right up until the evening. Then they see a young man with his headband lit up by the last rays of the setting sun and they cry with joy. They smash a path through the hill and make love with the men and sleep.

Two senior law men, outraged at the violation of their ceremony ground, spread a fire in which both the men and women are consumed and die, but with special magic the women return to life again and travel underground to Tjawa Tjawa and on via Walkali and Makura to Manga Manga where they are forced underground to return to their home country.

Songline custodian Mark Moora was born at Kiyarr in the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia. He grew up in Old Balgo (Wirrimanu Community) where he attended the Pallottine Mission School for five years. Mark wanted to record the Tjawa Tjawa songline in order to reconnect his people to their country and hold this story strong for future generations.

The Word of the week is CLOUD - NGOOMELNG

Waringarri Radio 6WR is the number 1 radio station in the East Kimberley and is proud to be the only local community radio station in the area.

Their vision is to be the Aboriginal voice of the North East Kimberley.

More info at their website: www.waringarriradio.com.au

Beagle Bay band Billard Boys performs live at Saltwater Festival 2018 in Broome.

Nungalinya College (Darwin) is the national indigenous training college for the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches in Australia. Offering several quality courses, a Cert 2 in Media Studies was started in 2013. The students major project was to film and edit their own story into a short documentary. These are their stories...

The Watarrka Foundation is proud to present the annual Sports and Storytelling Festival. The festival is held at the Watarrka School in Lilla near Kings Canyon.

This year over 40 children from Lilla, Finke School in Finke River, and the Utju Areyonga School came together to participate in sporting activities, traditional cultural activities and drama / performance workshops.

An important outcome of the festival is to help the children from these regional communities connect with each other and get excited about education.

The main organisations powering this year’s event are Dentons, Westpac, Poetry in Action, The Watarrka Foundation, Remote Tours and NT AFL.

"Niminjarra" is a story owned by Warnman people of the Great Sandy Desert in WA.
Two young men transformed themselves into snakes to make their way home from law ceremony to their mother in the west. They were pursued by “Niminjarra” spirit beings all the way to Lake Dora.
The two snakes met their fate there, but their spirits entered the salt lake and remain in the water table under the surface. The “Niminjarra” were the ancestors of the Warnman people who live in the region today.

A Kuarna Language short-short course from Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

Wool: Water, drink or rain

Liz Kelly-Hunter teaches 22 words of Nyul Nyul Language spoken on the Dampier Peninsula.

This week we saw the Melbourne Demons vs St Kilda match live at Traeger Park in town, taught our teachers our language and played Clontarfs Red Center Cup on campus.

YCTV E7 T3 - 2020 - With Captions - V3

The Why Warriors team discuss COVID-19. Yolŋu hear COVID-19 is coming to their communities but they’re not sure what it’s about. These videos share information as it’s updated about coronavirus, including its spread and control.

Yolŋu Matha is the language spoken by the Indigenous peoples of North East Arnhem Land, Australia.

The traditional worldview of Yolŋu means they want in-depth, science-based information in order to understand any new topic. What Yolŋu call the “dhuḏi-dhäwu” – the deep true story. This full series of videos attempts to answer some of their questions from a Yolŋu worldview using their linguistic construction of knowledge.

IHHP and Miwatj Health collaborated on this song with the students Gapuwiyak School to produce the song 'Look after your future.' These amazing students wrote a song about their community and the effects of second hand smoke. They wanted to get a message out to the world about passive smoking. We are promoting healthy lifestyle choices through sport, dance, healthy eating and promoting health-seeking behaviours. This video is part of the Yaka Buny'djurr Ngarali campaign, hoping to promote healthy lifestyles and to de-normalising the use of tobacco.

Thank you to the dhappirrk young artist of Gapuwiyak. The staff of Miwatj health. Extra special thanks to Nathan and Dale and the young fellas that help to organise the Bungul, and in general helping us for the whole week.

Yaka Buny'djurr Ngarali

Stompem Ground 1992 - Blast From The Past - Fitzroy Xpress - Raining on the Rocks

Cooking a Tomahawk Steak on a cheap bbq - the results are in!

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Bush Bands Bash 2023 is a unique event that celebrates the richness of First Nations music and culture, promising an unforgettable night of music, unity, positivity and diversity.

From a record number of entries the following bands have been selected to showcase their musical excellence and cultural heritage at Bush Bands Bash 2023:

Yellow Nation (From Ramingining singing in Yolngu Matha dialects: Gupapuyngu - Djambarrpuyngu & English): Known for their captivating performances and powerful lyrics, Yellow Nation brings a contemporary edge to traditional sounds, bridging the gap between past and present.
Pele (From Thursday Island singing in English): Be enthralled and deeply moved by this powerhouse singer/songwriter from Thursday Island performing her upbeat and original R&B & pop influenced songs.
Mulga Bore Hard Rock (From Akaye singing in Anmatjere & English) Get ready to be blown away by the thunderous beats and mesmerizing melodies of Mulga Bore Hard Rock, a band that infuses ancient rhythms with modern rock influences.
Pukatja Band (From Pukatja singing in Pitjantjatjara & English): The Pukatja Street Reggae band is a vibrant and captivating musical ensemble rooted in the heart of Central Australia's Indigenous community of Ernabella.
Desert Eagles (From Ali Curung singing in Alyawarr & English): Hailing from the heart of the outback, Desert Eagles' soulful sounds and enchanting storytelling encapsulate the essence of the Australian desert landscape.
Arrkula Yinbayarra (Together We Sing) (From Borroloola singing in Yanyuwa, Marra, Garrwa and Gudanji): bring something different to this year’s Bush Bands as a group of sonorous Songwomen led by Marlene Timothy from Borroloola and realising her vision of strengthening culture through using singing to maintain the threatened traditional languages of the Yanyuwa, Marra, Garrwa and Gudanji people.
Laramba Band (From Laramba singing in Anmatjere, Warlpiri & English): With their infectious energy and dynamic performances, Laramba Band embodies the spirit of community and togetherness through their music.
PJ Reggae (From Ti Tree singing in Warlpiri, Anmatjere & English): Known for their smooth reggae rhythms and uplifting lyrics, PJ Reggae promises to get the crowd moving and spreading good vibes all around.
Eastern Reggae (From Santa Teresa singing in Arrernte & English): Eastern Reggae's fusion of traditional melodies with reggae beats creates a unique and uplifting musical experience.
Eju (From Ali Curung singing in Warlpiri, Luritja & English): Eju's soul-stirring vocals and instrumentation transport listeners on a journey through the vast landscapes of Indigenous storytelling.
Bush Bands Bash is not just a music festival; it is a celebration of Indigenous culture and a platform for these talented bands to share their art with a broader audience. It is also the culmination of a week-long intensive workshop honing performance skills and building music business knowledge. This year's Bush Bands Bash promises to be another unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds, uniting communities and celebrating the rich tapestry of Australia's cultural heritage.

What next for the people of Ali Curung and their fight against the Singleton Station water licence? (Warlpiri)

Join for a night of live local music from Kiwirrkurra Community in WA.
Celebrating 40 years of community.
Line-Up
Running Water Band
L.T Family Band
Charlie McMahon
Desert Wind Band
Kiwirrkurra Band
Reggae All Stars
New Boys Band

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV,

Live performance from Kiwirrkurra Community in WA. Celebrating 40 years of community.

Desert Pea Media is proud to present a new collaboration with the Dunghutti Community in Kempsey NSW.

This production was created in November 2022 - an outcome of a unique, collaborative creative process between Desert Pea Media artists, staff at Melville High School, local Dunghutti Elder - Uncle Bob Smith, community members, cultural leaders and an incredibly talented group of Melville High School Students.

The overall purpose of the project was to facilitate an important, inter-generational conversation about social and emotional well-being for Original Nations young people. Focusing on knowledge, education, cultural identity, wellbeing and connection to country.

Desert Pea Media projects involve a dialogue-based storytelling process that encourages participants to analyze 'the real', 'the ideal' and 'the bridge'. In simple terms this means critically thinking about how to create positive change for yourself, for each other and for our communities.

The project was funded and co-produced by Melville High School.

The DPM team feel deeply honoured and grateful to learn, share and create with the Kempsey Community. These projects not only uplift and inspire audiences and community members, but everybody involved.

Special thanks to Sandy Jackson, Andrew Ryder, Uncle Bob Smith and Aunty Jackie Welsh from Melville High School for all of your hard work, trust and support to make this project possible.

Special thanks to all the Dunghutti People, and all of the mob in the region that participated, welcomed us and shared their time, their stories and their country for the creation of this production. We are humbled and grateful for your trust and friendship.

CREDITS

Toby Finlayson - Project Director/Film Director/Facilitator/Co-Writer/Co-Producer
Roy Weiland - Film Co-Director/Co-Facilitator/Co-Writer/DOP/Editor/Graphics
Josh Nicholas - Music Producer/Co-Writer/Co-Facilitator/ Audio Mixing
Scott Large - General Manager/Co-Producer/Photographer/Graphic Design
Sari Mann-Wills - Trainee/Co-Facilitator

STARRING

Uncle Bob Smith
Students from Melville High School

ICTV celebrates National Water Week 2024 - The 2024 National Water Week theme is Accelerating Action. It serves as a powerful rally cry for our community to address water's vital role in the current climate crisis.
Special Programming from 6:30pm. 21st - 27th October
Your watching water week on ICTV
ICTV, showing our way.

In the Pilbara, people are preparing for the annual Rowan’s Walk from Port Hedland to South Hedland to encourage people with mental health issues to open up and seek help.

It was started by a teenage boy, who is now 20, after a family tragedy.

His mother Ravena Maher said Rowan’s intention is to remind people that their lives are precious and worth fighting for.

“Only you know what you're going through, so it's only you that can reach out nice for that help,” Ms Maher said.

“[Rowan’s] trying to let people know that it's okay not to be okay. And that yes, today is tough, but it's hope that will bring better days.”

This year’s walk will be on October 8, and everyone is welcome to join Rowan on his walk from 6am at Red Bank Salt Ridge.

For the first time, it will be followed by a basketball tournament and teams of all ages are invited to participate.

Basketball teams wanting to play may contact patricia@YIC.com.au

If this story has brought up disturbing issues for you, you are encouraged to talk to a friend or family member, or to call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

From the 2010 Bush Bands Bash in Alice Springs, this is the Desert Mulga Band's set. They are musicians who come from Nyirripi.

One Girl becomes sad and starts to sniff petrol and her friends find her and help her feel better.

"Permanent One Night Stand" by Rodeworx, recorded live at the Nguyuru Waaringarrem Music Festival, Halls Creek, 2013

Grand Final from the 2015 Lightning Carnival

A reverse role play performed at the Language and the Law Conference II. Supreme Court of the Northern Territory - Darwin

From the PAKAM archives: Warmun Eagles Vs Ord River Magpies - Filmed by Troy Albert.

The Wandjina is the centre of spiritual life for the three tribes who live at Mowanjum (Worrorra, Ngarinyin and Wunambal). The stories of the Wandjina from Lalai (creation time) inform all aspects of life in this West Kimberley Aboriginal community, and are publicly celebrated every year in a festival of ritual, dance and song.

Photographed during the 2010 festival, Mowanjum People - Spirit of the Wandjina is an 18 minute film that explores the importance of these beliefs against the tumultuous recent history of the community. Narrated by local artist Leah Umbagai, the film voices the histories of key elders at Mowanjum. Their heartfelt personal stories speaking of a dynamic on-going culture that has sustained a proud people for millennia.

As celebrated Worrorra artist and lawman Donny Woolagoodja says; "Without your culture you're lost, floating.... that's why it's so very important that the Wandjina remains alive and strong and Mowanjum".

www.mowanjumarts.com

Margaret MK Kemarre Turner tell the Story of the Milky Way in Arrernte as a children's story with leaf puppets.

David Jones tells the story of Djómi (Mermaid Story) in the Ndjébbana language. Recorded in Maningrida, NT.

Jaylon describes how suffixes -Tidli -Tina are used in Kaurna language

Two videos about a travelling ceremony known in the APY Lands as Kulkalanya. Featuring interviews with Pitjantjatjara women.

The Uti Kulintjaku Watiku (men’s) group of NPY Women’s Council formed in 2016, with a commitment to promote healing, prevent family violence, and develop community capacity and resilience.
Tjanimaku Tjukurpa | Tjanima’s Story grew out of a genuine care and concern for young people and a desire to pass on a positive message for malatja tjuta, their descendants.
It tells the story of a young boy growing up in a tough environment where it seems there is no one looking out for him. As the story develops, the young man gets support from his grandfather who looks after him with care and compassion.
The story of Tjanima is a story of hope, connection and healing.

Good Mornings Animations: Yugambeh

It’s 1963 in the Australian outback and master tracker Billy Benn is being chased by the police for the murder of his wife’s lover. Can Benn escape and find solace in the outback or will the police led by fellow tracker Teddy Egan catch up to him?

Some twenty years later the police are in full force again running through the forest but this time they are not chasing a criminal, instead it is a race against time. A 6-year-old girl has been lost and stranded deep in the forest already for nine days and her survival, if possible, will depend on how quickly authorities can locate her. Once again the police will rely on the keen sense of a tracker for success. Where others see only a forest, Musgrave spots clues and signs as he reads the environment like a map.

Similarly the police have relied on the trackers’ mysterious abilities to break up a drug ring, rescue a stranded photographer in the desert, and find a young cowboy who disappeared during a stampede.

Trackers have been around for centuries and when the police realized that it would be interesting to put them to use in tracking escaped and missing persons, Australia was still a British penal colony. But in this age of GPS, 4×4 vehicles and helicopters, are we letting go of something more fundamental – an intuitive knowledge linking man to nature?

Featured in this film will be some of the last great trackers of the outback, including George Musgrave, Teddy Egan Jangala, Tommy George, and Mitjili Gibson. We will bring their most dramatic stories to life by recreating their gripping adventures deep in the unknown corners of the Australian Outback, traversing lush rainforests and wild rivers, magnificent gorges and deep water holes, dry savannahs, and red deserts in search of the soon-to-be lost Aboriginal art of the tracker.

Women and girls perform traditional dancing accompanied by women singing and using clapsticks, at the yearly Malandarri Festival in Borroloola, Northern Territory, 2018.

STOMPEM GROUND 2022 - King of Hearts

Malu - Kangaroo. Tony Campbell from Mimili Community in South Australia feeds his family after hunting for "Kuka Wiru" - Good Meat.

ICTV Community News Segment_WIlya Janta Canberra _English. Wilya Janta fly to Canberra to speak with politicians about their dreams for homes built and designed by mob, for mob (English)

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events.

Miyaka (bush peanut) grows in the Barkly region. This film shares knowledge and handsigns associated with this plant.

The hook is the Wiradjuri word for 'welcome' in the Condobolin area Wiradjuri language group in Central Western NSW.

'Wiradjuri Welcome' is a track created by the team at Desert Pea Media, alongside Indigenous artists Roy Peterson (Condobolin) and Bruce Carr (Wellington) as part of a Desert Pea Media mentoring program with local young people.

Collecting and making rubbing medicine from Irrmangka-irrmangka. Daisy also sings a healing song for the application of the bush medicine.

Bunjil The Eagle is the creation ancestor for the Jaara people. The animation, sound design and narration were all made by students at The Meeting Place Castlemaine and St Peters Primary in Bendigo.

First Languages Australia short with Mandy Nicholson speaking Woiwurrung.

This beautiful series of shorts from First Languages Australia celebrate Indigenous languages, and the people who speak them, keep them alive and help others to learn more about Indigenous language.

I am Aborigine by Yabu Band

Live recording from Beagle Bay Keep Culture Festival by PAKAM

Alec Baker, Peter Mungkuri and Mr Kunmanara Pompey are three senior artists and respected leaders from Indulkana community on the APY Lands, SA. As young men, they were renowned stockmen and in 2017 they coordinated a men’s camp at the local cattle station. Influenced by their ongoing love for cowboy and western films and country music, they created their own spaghetti western: Never Stop Riding.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

An Australia Day display by the super powered agents of the Australian Federal Extra-Normal Operatives is interrupted by a super-terrorist by the name of Samson.

ZERO-POINT: SEASON ZERO introduces to the world the first Indigenous hero; packed full of suped up terrorists, over-regulated superheroes, addictive “super-drugs”, Government lies and action-packed fight scenes. Filled with political subtext mirroring many contemporary social issues including the on-going fight for sovereignty of our First Nations people and the fallout of the top secret Maralinga Nuclear tests.

Based on the original comic book by writer/director Jonathon Saunders, ZERO-POINT features an all-star cast with award-winning actor MARK COLE-SMITH (The Drover’s Wife, Last Cab to Darwin, Picnic at Hanging Rock); as ZERO-POINT; STEPHEN OLIVER (Black Comedy) as the post-human terrorist SAMSON; and EBONY MCGUIRE (Yirra-Yaakin & Ilbijerri Theatre Company) as WING COMMANDER.

Marlu Witalpa Nyinanja - Yuendumu School - May 2019.

Produced by Red Dust Role Models.

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

The mountain Balgan, otherwise known as Pigeon House Mountain, is a sacred place from which many stories come from. This dreamtime story is from the Budawang people, one of the thirteen kinship groups in the Yuin area that speak the Dhurga language.

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

High above the ground stands Leanganook or Mount Alexander which means ‘his teeth’. We learn of the cultural significance of this place from Dja Dja Wurrung man Trent Nelson who shows us where the young men’s ceremonies were held with the nearby Taungurung people and of ‘Bunjil’, the Wedge-tailed Eagle and creator spirit.

Wadawurrung country stretches from the mountains to the sea. It includes hills, rivers and grassy plains, creeks and coasts and includes modern towns such as Werribee, Geelong and Ballarat in Victoria.

Since colonisation, white fellas have tried to write down our Wadawurrung language, even though there are no equivalent sounds in English.

We had no written language so early settlers wrote down what they heard using their own language trying to reproduce the sounds.

In this series of short films we correct some of the language spelling of the places we all know and explain the meaning behind our stories.

Language needs a place to live, and this is a chance for us to tell our stories and our language.

Our language is sleeping, but will soon reawaken.

This video tells the story of Lal Lal, a very spiritual place for Wadawurrung people. This valley of waterfalls and creeks was our creators resting place before his journey into the heavens to live amongst the stars.

Story: Bryon Powell
Producers: Tammy Gilson & Larissa Romensky
Animation: Stephanie Skinner
Actor: Rhyder Harrison

This video was originally contributed to the ABC Open Mother Tongue project, which invited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share a story about their mother tongue.

‘The Eagle, the Crow and the Bat’ is a rich cultural story shared by the Jaara Community about Jaara totems and teachings, and how the Jaara Country came to be. A rich cultural story about Jaara totems, the book explores why the Eagle is the Lord of the Highlands, how the Crow discovered fire and protects the lowlands and how the Bat is seen as the peacekeeper. SharingStories Foundation collaborated with the Jaara community transferring skills that support cultural continuity and the interpretation of ancient stories using new arts media. Senior Custodians, young people and community members have joined together with SharingStories Foundation to produce and share this unique insight into Jaara Country, culture and story.

Key contributors:
Uncle Rick Nelson
Jaara Community
St Peters Primary school
SharingStories Foundation

Let’s go hunting with the creative filmmakers and artists of the Milpa Collective. The movie is part of a project called Milpa which in Pitjantjatjara means drawing stories in the sand with wire.

Produced by the Milpa Collective a Spinifex Arts Project.

KEEN'S Camp Oven Curried Sausages, simple as and so flavoursome you’ll wanna go right off ya head.

This is just ONE way of making curried sausages, there’s many ways to make it this is just a simple recipe for you to try - make it your own, change it up if you like just enjoy a good feed and make sure you chew.
Also I didn’t have rice because I forgot the take rice but at least I didn’t forget the curry this time.
Ingredients:
- sausages
- onion
- fresh garlic & ginger OR use Garlic-Ginger paste (can get from your local Indian/Asian shop)
- chilli (optional)
- potatoes
- Tomato paste
- tin tomatoes or fresh ones or leave out
- chicken stock cube or liquid, just adds flavour.
- water
Method:
1. Brown the sausages
2. Make the curry paste
3. Add the sausages & vegies
4. Simmer until cooked
5. Serve up
**add water as you need it to make it how saucy you want, remember the potatoes will also thicken the curry**
Enjoy!

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Three boys from Djarragun College, an indigenous school near Cairns in north Queensland, Australia, perform the "Maumatang" war dance from Boigu Island, in the Top Western Torres Strait Islands, just south of Papua New Guinea; at the Townsville Cultural Fest in 2010.

ICTV Community News - 21st March 2025 (Pitjantjatjara)

Traditional Inma performed in Mimili in 1995 (Part 1)

Music Slate using acoustic guitar ID based on Lil Lady by Trevor Ishiguchi from PAKAM.

kids music video

Music video for kids

Spear of Destiny' was written, recorded and shot in just four days in Townsville, QLD as part of the Song Nation 2013 storytelling tour of Australia.

Uncle Alfred Smallwood is an Indigenous elder and community leader in Townsville, QLD who is creating real change for young men in his community.

Uncle Alfred's Men's Group is a volunteer service for young men caught up in the justice system, and who are trying to re-engage with community, culture and country and break the cycle of sentencing.

There is a focus on cultural mentoring, on 'reclaiming your spear' and taking responsibility for yourself and your family. This song and music video was created over four days in October 2013, to help spread Uncle Alfred's important message.

We would like to pay our respect to the people of the Bindal & Wulgurukaba, traditional owners of the country upon which this song was made.

Special thanks to Uncle Alfred Smallwood and Aunty Gail Mabo, Jane Westlake, Joel Westlake, Toby Finlayson, and of course all the Warriors from Uncle Alfred's Men's Group.

In a remote part of Western Australia lives an endangered species of rock wallaby. Although known to the local Martu people, this population of endangered species was one of the last known populations in the Western Desert. Constantly hunted by feral predators, particularly wild cats and foxes, the rock wallabies were in danger of disappearing altogether.

This documentary shows rangers at work establishing a new colony of rock wallabies to help secure their survival for the future.

An insight in to the Warburton Community Playgroup. An essential service being provided for newborns - 4 year olds aimed at giving parents the responsibility for getting their children ready for school.

First Languages Australia short with Gail Harradine speaking Wergaia.

This beautiful series of shorts from First Languages Australia celebrate Indigenous languages, and the people who speak them, keep them alive and help others to learn more about Indigenous language.

First Languages Australia short with Annalee Pope talking in Waka Waka language.

"Punmu is a lovely place to live ... we've got everything we need out here." Cass Nanudie.

Punmu is a remote community situated in the Rundall River National Park in the Pilbara region, WA.

It has an average transient population of about 150 people, mostly Martu (and some white fellas).

From small beginnings 30 years ago, Punmu is now a well established remote community with an office, a general store and school.

Catch a slice of Martu life in 2 minutes.

In this episode of Stories From Country, Norma Giles tells the story of Patjarr, and Daisy Ward tells us the story of Mina Mina, Featherfoot country.

This series of videos was made in a collaboration between ICTV and Warakurna Artists.

First Languages Australia short with Fay Stewart-Muir about learning Boonwurrung language.

Yurntumu-wardingki juju-ngaliya-kurlangu yawulyu: Warlpiri women's songs from Yuendumu.

This series consists of four short films in which Warlpiri women sing, dance and tell the stories of different ancestral beings who travel across Warlpiri country. Each part contains footage of these women singing, painting their bodies with red and white ochre and performing the accompanying dances. The first part presents the Minamina yawulyu and tells of group of ancestral women as they emerge from Minamina, in the far west of Warlpiri country and begin their journey eastwards. Part 2 presents the songs and stories of the Watiyawarnu ancestors from Ngurlulirri-nyinanya, to the north-west of Yuendumu, telling of their travels as they search for varieties of acacia seed, grinding them and making seed cakes along the way. Part 3 presents the famous songs and story of the two Jangalas from Warlukurlangu whose evil blue-tongue lizard father lights a raging bush fire, forcing them to run away southwards out of their country before they return home, weak and exhausted. And finally, part 4 presents the songs and stories of the Ngapa ‘Rain’ Dreaming that travels westwards across the country to the north of Yuendumu. Warlpiri women from Yuendumu have presented these yawulyu so that the songs and their associated knowledge can be remembered and performed by future generations of Warlpiri women. These films appear on a DVD which comes as an accompanying insert in the book ‘Yurntumu-wardingki juju-ngaliya-kurlangu yawulyu: Warlpiri women’s songs from Yuendumu’ (Batchelor Institute Press, 2017).

This is a story about thinking about getting out of prison. It was created by Cyril Watson in the italk training program at Alice Springs Correctional Centre.

A part of the compilation created for the Alice Springs Desert Festival 2017, produced as part of the italk Media Training at Alice Springs Correctional Centre

In prison, everybody has a story. Here at italk, we enable people to share those stories.

italk Media Training starts where people are strong. Strong in speaking their own language. Strong in making pictures. Strong at telling stories.

Starting with these strengths, trainees learn the skills to produce a short video about their life. Throughout the creative process, people can think about what is important to them. Where am I now? Where do I want to be?

This story was produced by trainees in the italk studios media production program:

Robert Mubunka
Colin Young
Gabriel Parerloutja
Norbet Morris
Christopher Riley
Cyril Watson
Euginio Alice
Linden Kunoth
Clancy Ryan

Facilitation and additional production/ editing / illustration by Pirate

A partnership between Department of Correctional Services and italk studios.

2017 Grand Final: Wanarn Crows vs Warakurna Roos.

Captured by the NG Media Outside Broadcast Crew: Marcia Mitchell, Duane Foster, Jennifer Mitchell, Jasmin Lawson, Mark Finlay, Alan Nash, Rongomai Bailey, Fiona, Rhan Khay, Sarah Wallingford, Kristyn Oxenbridge.

Field Umpires:Rowan Scott & Mick Baker.
Goal Umpires: Craig Jackson & Leslie Giles.

2017 Grand Final Best Player Award: Kumana Robertson.

What does Australia Day mean to Indigenous Australia?

This series of short videos produced by ICTV asks people from remote Indigenous communities, and Alice Springs to share their thoughts on Australia Day.

This episode features April Campbell from Ti Tree.

This voices from community vox-pop series was produced by ICTV, in partnership with Aboriginal Resource Development Service (ARDS), and Barkly Regional Arts for Indigenous Community Television.

Produced with the Assistance of the Department of the Chief Minister, Northern Territory Government of Australia.

© Indigenous Community Television 2018.

Mowanjum Dancers: Jalalay Festival 2017. Culture is the compass. 19th 21 September 2017

In this series Jack Buckskin outlines some basic words and phrases of the Kaurna language. The Kaurna are the original inhabitants of the Adelaide plains area in South Australia.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

This video is the result of a Trachoma awareness program delivered to schools in the Barkly region by Uncle Jimmy Thumbs Up! in May and June 2017.

The video features school children from the communities of Epenarra and Canteen Creek. The song highlights the 5 steps to facial cleanliness for school children as recommended on the Trachoma awareness card distributed by the Indigenous Eye Health Unit at Melbourne University.

For more information about thumbs Up! visit: http://thumbsup.org.au/

First Languages Australia short with Shaun Davies speaking about the Yugambeh language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

Staff profile of Joanne Gulurrthu Baker, a Supervisor from the Milingimbi ALPA RJCP Program, one of over 600 indigenous employees in the ALPA group, representing 80% of our workforce. Joanne discusses her work and The Sound Ways literacy learning program.

Our first morning in Kintore was spent sitting down with the elders and Kintore mob chatting about what kind on project they'd like to take place this trip.

A meeting was called in the afternoon, at the basketball courts to talk about the week.
Most of the most senior men and women came.

It was decided that Red Dust would record some traditional songs and that would happen straight away, so we quickly got our recording gear and cameras and let the performances begin. (You can see this video here: https://youtu.be/tGuazoVb21A)

The community also wanted to have a ceremony video recorded during the visit, a huge honor for the visiting Red Dust Team.

The community was also keen to write a song about the beginnings of the Kintore township.... Our Story!

It was decided that the Red Dust Music Team (Realtone) would set up in the green shed and the song writing process and recording would involve all ages from the community.

The young men and women of the CDP program were the first to be involved, contributing many of the lyrics of the song.

Then some of the senior men, worked on the melody and refined some of the lyrics.

The band included Trevor Dixon on drums, Michael Gallagher on lead guitar, Rodney on bass, Francis on rhythm guitar and Trevor on acoustic guitar.

The main vocals were sung by Michael and Cheryl, with the fellas and girls from the CDP singing backups. The bridge was written and sung by the CDP girls.

Nungalinya College (Darwin) is the national indigenous training college for the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches in Australia. Offering several quality courses, a Cert 2 in Media Studies was started in 2013. The students major project was to film and edit their own story into a short documentary. These are their stories...

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

Barn Hill Music Festival 2019

Home to Minjilang: music video made by SoundED in collaboration with West Arnhem Regional Council, With many thanks to the Mamaruni School for their support of this project.

Munumburra 1998: Kimberley Gold - Caught In Trap

No.1 Trackers, Alice Henwood and Christine Michaels trail and track a cat at Newhaven with Nyirrpi Highschool students.

Young boys from Borroloola perform the “Aeroplane Dance”, about a Second World War event when an American bomber came down near there and a crew member was rescued by local Aborigines.

STOMPEM GROUND 1998 - Little Piggies: Wipe Out

2023 TIO CAFL Community Senior Men's Grand Final: Papunya vs Western Aranda

Men and women celebrate in Numbulwar, an Aboriginal community in eastern Arnhem Land, Australia, honouring a graduate from Batchelor College, an indigenous college south of Darwin. They do traditional dances to celebrate the achievement of the college degree in traditional Aboriginal fashion.

Live performance from Kiwirrkurra Community in WA. Celebrating 40 years of community.

Bidyadanga Music Festival 2024

A line up of some deadly Indigenous bands including:
Emu Rock,
Seaside Drifters,
The Family Shoveller Band (FSB),
MissGenius,
Yurti Band,
C.O.F.F.I.N,
Old Camp,
DARKSIDE and a whole lot more.

An Aboriginal dance group from Townsville (North Queensland) enters the dancing ground and performs at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, Cape York, in Far North Queensland, Australia. Instead of the usual Song Man they have a Song Woman who is the leader of the group.

Bush Bands Bash is an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all backgrounds and ages, uniting communities and celebrating the rich tapestry of Australia’s cultural heritage. 2024 celebrated 20 years of the amazing program presented by MusicNT.

Blackstone Daylight Band
A musical force that originates from the vibrant Blackstone (Papulankutju) community nestled near the Western Australia border. Enchanting audiences with a harmonious blend of Ngaanyatjarra language and English lyrics, their music is a powerful expression of their deep connection to their land and heritage.

Themed Music Video created and performed by Lake Nash Senior Class for their song 'Sky'.

Episode 1 of NEOMAD where the kids of Roebourne community star as the 'Love Punks' in a fantasy world set after a nuclear apocolypse. The fate of humanity rests in the hands of these ten young warriors. Oh no.

Live music Clip Beagle Bay Keep Culture festival 2013

Ara Wankatjara Nyinanyi tells the inspirational story of the people of Tjuntjuntjara, the most remote aboriginal community in Australia, and their determined work since the mid 90's to overcome health problems directly caused by their exposure to a western diet. The story provides a moving insight into how a group of people took control of their destiny and made positive changes in their community. A must see for everyone

Rayella performing at the Bush Bands Bash 2014.

This performance was captured by the ICTV Live Team at Snow Kenna Park in Alice Springs.

Semi Final from the 2015 Lightning Carnival between Papunya and Kintore

This game was captured by the ICTV Live Team at Treager Park in Alice Springs.

The Black Image Band performing live at the UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival on 1 August, 2015 at Fogarty Park, Cairns.

This song is an original called "Colour of your skin".

UMI Arts Big Talk One Fire Indigenous Cultural Festival is UMI Arts' annual signature event that showcases Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples with connection to Far North Queensland. For more info visit www.umiarts.com.au

This video was recorded as apart of Barkly Regional council's Youth Diversion Program; Barkly Desert Culture.

This video was recorded as apart of Barkly Regional council's Youth Diversion Program; Barkly Desert Culture.

A short film from the 40 Stories Project, which brought together 40 Indigenous Christians from many different localities across Australia to tell their life stories. Following Jesus has positively impacted the 40 storytellers' lives, families and communities. Many have overcome significant obstacles and disadvantage, such as addiction, illness, poverty and lack of education. More info: www.40stories.com.au

The ladies from the Akeluyerre Healing Centre performed a Smoking Ceremony.

In April 2015, Desert Pea Media held a two-week community engagement/song writing project with young people and community representatives in Maningrida, NT – a small and very remote community in Central Western Arnhem Land, NT.

The community of Maningrida is one of the most multilingual places on earth – with 14 different language groups spoken daily.

The first verse - written by local songwriter and cultural leader Victor Rostron recognizes and names the major language groups in the community: Barlngadarr, Baraba, Lumbirra, Marlirri, Wurrbarn, Wakmarran, Karrdbarn, Bularrdja, Naburrdo, Bunku, Warrdangu, Warragarrdi, Bullumurr, Nadjodi (Taking care of country), Gulmardu, Gurro, Mawalangu, Miridj, Garadjangnu and Mowarlangu.

For more info visit - www.desertpeamedia.com

Footage Captured during the 2018 Balgo Sports Festival.

Three Sisters, Women of High Degree, is the result of 7 years of collaboration and filmed conversations between three Yimardoowarra Marninil, Nyikina women from the Fitzroy River, Lucy Marshall, Jeannie Wabi, and Anne Poelina, and French-Australian filmmaker Magali McDuffie.

For over 30 years, Lucy, Wabi and Anne have been implementing cultural actions to create sustainable economies in their communities for future generations, and to protect their kandri, language and culture.

Inscribing the women within their cultural landscape through their river stories, and spanning over 80 years and three generations, this film also retraces the recent history of the Kimberley through the sisters’ lived experiences of slavery on pastoral stations, and reveals the women’s agency in response to various government policies. Highlighting the use of film as a tool of empowerment, Three Sisters looks at the contemporary engagement of the women politically, at a local, national, and international level, in an increasingly neo-liberal context, with, in the background, the ever-increasing threat of massive industrialisation of the Kimberley region by multi-national mining corporations – the new colonisers.

Ltyentye Apurte TV - Santa Teresa Media - first Community Documentary

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

King of Hearts bring their sweet sounds in support of Footprince, returning for one more big gig after more than twenty years. They're sure to make you move in honour of 2021 Survival Day.

Desert Pea Media is very proud to present a new collaboration with the community of Jabiru, NT. A mining and services town in the centre of dual-world heritage listed Kakadu National Park. The community of Jabiru is also considered 'the gateway to Arnhem Land'.

This production was created in September of 2020 - an outcome of a unique, collaborative creative process between Desert Pea Media, Red Lily Health (a local Indigenous-led Health Service) and an incredibly talented group of students at the Jabiru Area School, who represent several clan groups of Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Also involved were local community members, elders, artists, and community organisations.

The overall purpose of the broader project was to facilitate an important, inter-generational conversation about social and emotional well-being for Original Nations young people. Focusing on cultural identity, health and positive choices.

Desert Pea Media projects involve a dialogue-based storytelling process that encourages participants to analyze 'the real', 'the ideal' and 'the bridge'. In simple terms this means critically thinking about how to create positive change for yourself, for each other and for our communities.

We as a team feel deeply honoured and grateful to learn, share and create with the Jabiru community. These projects not only uplift and inspire audiences and community members, but everybody involved.

'Mayali' is the Gundjeihmi/Kunwinjku word for 'cultural knowledge' and is used by several language groups in the region. The song was co-directed/written by and features Victor Rostron of Wildfire Munwurrk Band..

Hailing from the extremely remote Stone Country of Central Arnhem Land, Victor speaks and sings in the critically endangered aboriginal languages of Dalabon, Kune and Rembarrnga. A highly respected senior culture man, singer, songwriter, artist and prolific musician, Victor reaches across cultures and holds keys to knowledge that bridges the gap across ancient and contemporary Australia.

An insightful lyricist, passionate collaborator and truly astounding vocalist, he is a creative force and one of Australia’s most important voices. We are deeply honoured to call Victor a friend and collaborator, and his contribution, and his family's contribution were a huge part of the project outcomes.

The project was produced by DPM in-house Music Producer - Josh Nicholas. We thank you brother for your artistic vision and awesome work. Featuring guitar samples from local musician and guitarist from Black Rock Band - Graham Rostron.

Thanks to Patricia Miller and the staff at Red Lily Health. Also to Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation and Jabiru Area School.

Special thanks to the TO's of Jabiru - The Mirrar People, and all of the Clan Groups of Kakadu that welcomed us and shared their country for the creation of this production. We are humbled and grateful for your trust and support.

CREDITS

Toby Finlayson - Project Director/Co-Writer/Co-Producer/Co-Facilitator Victor Rostron - Co-Director/Co-Writer/ Performer/Cultural Advisor Robert Sherwood - DOP/Cinematographer/Editor/Grading/Graphics Natalie Carey - Production Coordinator/Co-Writer/ Co-Facilitator/Co-Producer/Photographer Josh Nicholas - Music Producer/Co-Writer/Co-Facilitator - David Nicholas - Audio Mixing Darren Ziesing - Audio Mastering Belle Arnold - Project Manager Renae Saxby - Social Media Manager Carlo Santone - Release Campaign Manager. Patricia Miller - Co-Producer/Community Project Coordinator

STARRING

VICTOR ROSTRON, GRAHAM ROSTRON, CYRUS ROSTRON, SIMIKA ROSTRON, TYSON TAMBLING, ASHANTI ROTUMAH, JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM, CATHERINE RALPH, ELIZABETH SOFELE, KIA GOWLER, PATRICK CUNNINGHAM, TEKIYSHA NARDJI, PATSY RAICLAR, VICKI WOOD, ABEL NABORIHBORLH, HELEN WOOD, ASHLYN MURRIMAL, LEO ROSTRON, JULIE BLAWGUR, NITA MIARGU, LINDA BIYALWANGA, SERINA BADWANNA, HENDRIKA CARLOW

Warruwi - Both Worlds: Written, recorded and produced in Warruwi community in Collaboration with Warruwi School, West Arnhem Regional Council and SoundEd music education training & workshops.

WAITOC Workshop trip up the Cape Leveque.

Men and women from Elcho Island and Yirrkala, north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Top End of the Northern Territory perform a ceremonial dance associated with the Mardayin ceremony, only accompanied by chanting and clapsticks, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

Men and women from Elcho Island and Yirrkala, north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Top End of the Northern Territory perform fast dances, carrying woomera (spearthrowers), accompanied by singing, clapsticks and playing of the didgeridoo, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

Stompem Ground 1992 - Blast From The Past - Fitzroy Xpress - Sun Shining Day

The Pigram Brothers are a seven-piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia, formed in 1996.

They were heavily involved in Broome's musical and theatrical exports – forming the original backing band for Jimmy Chi's 1990 musical Bran Nue Dae, which received international acclaim.

This short film is about hunting for honeyanyts which are called nyamanka, in the Goldfields region of WA.

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Jalajirrpa Band performing with Opera Australia

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Blackstone Community presents :: Making Spinifex Resin

This is one of a series of Vox Pop films created by people who attended the 'Wangka Kanyilku, Wangka : Decolonising First Nations' Languages Conference', Kalgoorlie 24-26 October 2023.

This film features Cindy Garlett, a Noongar Elder from Perth.

For more information on the conference see www.wangka.com.au The Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Abor. Corp. website.

The Red Dust crew traveled to Peppimenarti in October 2023 to work on a new song and video clip with the community and students at Peppi School. The students were keen to write a song about everyone living together in the community with a particular focus on sharing country and culture in Peppimenarti. A number of community members helped out in the writing of the song and in planning the video clip which features a traditional song sung by one of the students. It was great opportunity for the students and the community to come together and talk about their aspirations for the future and the importance of cultural learning, continuity and connection.

PLEASE VIEW WITH DISCRETION. Many people have passed away.
Video involved many Anangu across the APY Lands and PY Media, despite limited funds continued to produce content for ICTV (Indigenous Community Television) using earnings from commercial productions.

Mud Brick Milestone: Wilya Janta's Update on Indigenous Housing Development (Warlpiri)

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events.

Yirara News - YCTV Ep8 Term 1 2025

In YiraraTV, we think about Close The Gap, help look after our school and get ready to travel home.

YiraraTV, So Good!

This is the second part to a comprehensive account of the experiences of a community of Aboriginal People from pre-colonial times to the 1990s.

Story about some kids who go missing from their mother's watchful eye just before dark. Jija, the dog, sets off with the Mum to search for the kids.

Fitzroy Xpress live in Concert

Peter Brandy performing at the Nguyuru Waaringarrem Music Festival Halls Creek 2013.

Sometimes we need to have operations to live longer.

Tjuntjuntjara community is located 660 km east of Kalgoorlie, in the Great Victoria Desert, Western Australia - it is considered one of the most remote communities in Australia.

The local people are known as 'the Spinifex People', who moved from their homelands (which range across the WA/ SA border) to Cundelee (160km east of Kalgoorlie) during British atomic testing at Maralinga in the 1950s and 1960's - returning to their traditional country around Tjuntjuntjara in the mid 1980's.

'Tjuntjuntjara Tjukurpa was written, recorded and filmed over five days in partnership with Tjuntjuntjara Remote Community School in October 2013. The process involved close consultation with local elders, school students, staff and local community members.

'Tjuntjuntjara Tjukurpa is Pitjantjatjara language for 'Tjuntjuntjara Story' and celebrates the continuation and vitality of the Pitjantjatjara culture across the region, with references to the local Emu Dreaming story.
The story is also a celebration of local young people, and the importance of school attendance, health, and everybody contributing to a strong and healthy community.

Special thanks to Charlie and Tilly Klein, and the Tjuntjuntjara Remote School.

We pay our respects to the Pitjantjatjara people - traditional owners of the country from which this story was told.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that photographs/videos may contain images of deceased persons, which may cause sadness or distress.

Steve Jampijinpa explains how language is one of the five pillars of Warlpiri life.

Desert Mulga Full Performance, taken from BBB 2015 Music NT event held in Alice Springs.

King of the Kimberley:
Kings vs Spurs, Halls Creek Basketball 2015

First Languages Australia short with Ashleigh Clarke & Karina Barney talking about their language Butchulla.

Pirlta tries to run a Kaurna word quiz, but her efforts are in vain!

This series was created by Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

YABURARA MASSACRE IN THE PILBARA 150 YEARS ON Murujuga National Park lies within the Burrup Peninsula and Dampier Archipelago and is home to one of the worlds most ancient rock engravings and is also the place where a massacre of the Yaburara people took place in 1868. Yaburara descendants organised the first remembrance day in 2013 and this year marks 150 years since this atrocity took place. Actor, Ernie Dingo was brought on board this year to highlight the history of the Flying Foam Massacre and the Remembrance day will be held on the 15th of April at the Burrup massacre site at 10am. The story has been passed down by ancestors of the survivors and transcripts of early pioneers who took part in murdering over one hundred men, women and children. Audrey Cosmos is the Project Officer from the Yaburara and Mardudhunera Aboriginal Corporation and would like people to research what happened and make their own mind up about how they feel and would like to see you there on the day.

NG Lands Football: Warakurna Vs Wanarn Post Game Interview

2018 AFL

Captured by the NG Media Outside Broadcast Crew

Bush Bands Bash 2018:

Bush Bands Bash is a foot stomping musical celebration under the starry desert sky. Played to an audience of thousands the concert is the biggest annual showcase of Aboriginal desert music in Australia. Presented by MusicNT, the Bush Bands Bash concert is the culmination of an intensive music and industry skills camp for remote musicians from the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. Working with inspiring national mentors and industry heavyweights; bands hone their craft and polish their skills ready to perform at the concert.

More info: https://www.musicnt.com.au

Lajamanu Teenage Band from Freedom Day Festival 2018

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board, changes each week to advertise community events. This week begins February 28th, 2019

Featuring the new ICTV Emu Graphics style, and original music by Cassi Williams.

Mother Tongue series: Greetings in Dhurga

Yolŋu songman Daniel Wilfred performs all over the world with his voice and biḻma(clapping sticks). Last year, he travelled with his uncle David Wilfred from the top to the bottom of Australia to share his manikay (ceremonial song) with students and to collaborate with the Australian Art Orchestra. Featuring footage from his performance at the Arts Centre Melbourne, Djuwaḻpada is Daniel’s story – about the strength of culture and the power of collaboration.

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

Mount Augustus is the largest monolith in the world, 2.5 times larger than Uluru. The Wajarri people call it Burringurrah, named after a boy who ran away from tribal initiation. Elder Charlie Snowball tells the dreaming story.

Yirara2u Learning Online.

Aired on ICTV on June 3, 2020.

Daily online learning episodes for everyone to enjoy.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 19: Artwarle atye arerlewe (Kurdaitcha Story)

Story by Hilda Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Footprince returns for one more big gig after more than twenty years. Joined by Seaside Drifters and King of Hearts bringing their sweet sounds that are sure to make you move in honour of 2021 Survival Day.

King of Hearts bring their sweet sounds in support of Footprince, returning for one more big gig after more than twenty years. They're sure to make you move in honour of 2021 Survival Day.

Desert Pea Media is very proud to present a new collaboration with the community of Coomealla/Dareton NSW.

This production was created in April of 2021 - an outcome of a unique, collaborative creative process between Desert Pea Media, Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation (a local Indigenous-led Health Service) and an incredibly talented group of students at Coomealla High School, who represent Barkindji and Maraura Tribal Groups.

The overall purpose of the broader project was to facilitate an important, inter-generational conversation about social and emotional well-being for Original Nations young people. Focusing on cultural identity, wellbeing and connection to country.

Desert Pea Media projects involve a dialogue-based storytelling process that encourages participants to analyze 'the real', 'the ideal' and 'the bridge'. In simple terms this means critically thinking about how to create positive change for yourself, for each other and for our communities.

We as a team feel deeply honoured and grateful to learn, share and create with the Coomealla community. These projects not only uplift and inspire audiences and community members, but everybody involved.

This project was Directed by filmmaker, facilitator, and hip hop artist Roy Weiland, and co-facilitated by acclaimed Bundjalung hip hop artist 'JK47' or Jacob Paulson. Music Produced by DPM Music Producer Josh Nicholas. See below for full credits.

Special thanks to Jaharlyn Mitchell and the staff at CHAC and Coomealla High School.

Special thanks to the TO's of Coomealla - The Barkindji People, and all of the Clan Groups of the region that participated, welcomed us and shared their country for the creation of this production. We are humbled and grateful for your trust and support.

CREDITS

Roy Weiland - Director/Co-Writer/Co-Facilitator/Editor/Grading & Graphics Josh Nicholas - Project Lead/Music Producer/Co-Writer/Co-Facilitator, Jacob Paulson (JK47) , Co-Writer/Co-Facilitator Ross Turley - DOP/2nd Camera , Grace Newell - Production Coordinator/Photographer/Co-Producer. Nathaniel Sherwood - Audio Mixing/Mastering. Renae Saxby - Social Media Manager, Scott Large - General Manager Jaharlyn Mitchell - Co-Producer/Community Project Coordinator

STARRING

Olivia Kennedy, Kyanna Dixon, Alannah Shiner, Maya Moore, Annezey-lee Johnson (AJ), Lleyton Johnson, Domanic Poli, Ian Dixon, Duron Johnson, Labroun Winters, Elsie Jones, Lamia Jones, Keira Harris, Kyanna Garlett, Chenille Taylor, Zyeria Kelly, Lydia Wandin, Josh Nicholas, Jacob Paulson, Roy Weiland.

LYRICS

Barkindji/Maraura the place where I’m from
Where the Barka meets the Murray where our people belong
We one mob! So you know our spirit is strong
Its been 60,000 years and our cultures still lives on

I didn’t know what happened in ’67’
Till I sat with my aunt and she told me bout the Referendum
A right to vote. It gave us hope (helped lighten the load)
Our elders spoke amongst the fire and smoke

Its time we make a change, so you can’t be scared
Leave ya shame at the door sis its time to share
Time to love one another but that takes respect
And I can feel it as my heart beats step by step

Lets talk more about our mental health
Because we all got a story that we’re meant to tell (gotta help yourself)
Leave the grog up on the shelf you don’t need it
Gotta listen up when your elders are speaking

Disconnect from disrespect
Look straight ahead and have a vision my bred
Focus on education this nation we gotta protect
Showing respect has a ripple effect (yea)

We walk beside the river and amongst the red dust
So its time to take a stand for the country we love
Look inside for your dreaming and never give up
Cause your country gonna help you when it starts to get rough

HOOK

Culture runs through the Barka the Barka is life
Its written in the stars when I look up at night
Yea we Barkindji muupa’s (kids) we strong and proud
Standing up tall and we yelling it loud

Ḏawurr Boarding is a boarding school in North East Arnhem Land, that caters for 40 Aboriginal students. Ḏawurr Boarders come from many different communities within North East Arnhem, West Arnhem, Darwin and further to study at Nhulunbuy High School.

Bush Bands Bash 2021: Eastern Arrernte Band Full Set

Bush Bands Bash 2021: Jonathan Doolan & The Areyonga Band Full Set

Yirara2U Streaming Lessons - Friday 18th February 2022

Irish Stew in the camp oven.

Honestly you cannot beat cast iron cooking, this stew turned out absolutely amazing in the camp oven! Went about 2hrs on a low-moderate simmer, using the tripod allows you to cook with gentle indirect heat that comes off the coals so you’re less likely to burn the food. Just keep the coals nice and hot.

Boys from Djarragun College, an indigenous school near Cairns in north Queensland, Australia, perform the "Kab Kar", a traditional dance from Mer (Murray Island) in the eastern Torres Strait Islands, at the Townsville Cultural Fest in 2010. They wear the "dhari" headdress made with cockatoo feathers. This was the very first time these boys performed this complex traditional dance.

Jaylon explains the function the suffix 'mpi'.

Blekbala Mujik (Black People's Music) are an Australian rock, reggae group formed in Barunga, Northern Territory in 1986. They fused rock and reggae with a pop, dance sound and have support base for their live shows and recordings.

STOMPEM GROUND 2022 - Pearl Smith

STOMPEM GROUND 2022 - King of Hearts

Paparluwi Parlingarri - Our Ancestors

Boys from Djarragun College, an indigenous school near Cairns in north Queensland, Australia, perform the "Kab Kar", a traditional dance from Mer (Murray Island) in the eastern Torres Strait Islands, at the Townsville Cultural Fest in 2010. They wear the "dhari" headdress made with cockatoo feathers. This was the very first time these boys performed this complex traditional dance.

This short film is about hand language about birds from the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Join Mr. Nintipayi as he explains language each week.

Joyous celebration of Anangu culture at Kulilaya festival (Pitjantjatjara)

Researchers found important artefacts in a cave. What were they used for? (English)

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events.

Bidyadanga Music Festival 2024

The Family Shoveller Band are proud Karajarri family members who were all introduced to music at a young age. They started playing in their backyard in the remote Aboriginal community of Bidyadnga, WA.

Bidyadanga Music Festival 2024

A line up of some deadly Indigenous bands including:
Emu Rock,
Seaside Drifters,
The Family Shoveller Band (FSB),
MissGenius,
Yurti Band,
C.O.F.F.I.N,
Old Camp,
DARKSIDE and a whole lot more.

Tjaltjraak Rangers in Esperance talk about the importance of conservation, land management and working on country.

Earth Day 2025 - Our Power, Our Planet - Support for environmental protection.

Earth Day 2025 - Our Power, Our Planet - Support for environmental protection.

Yindjibarndi kids and adults go spiniex fishing, using the spinifex as a net. Winner of the Best Hunting, Cooking and Bushfoods Video at the 13th Remote Indigenous Media Festival.

A song about eating health traditional food from the country and the sea, filmed with the kids from Luki Manymak Natha Middle School & Sheperdson College in Gliwin'ku Arnhem Land.

Fitzroy Express Rock out with this music video of "Samantha"

A song by a young girl named Brehanna Green in One Arm Point Community, north of Broome, Western Australia - these are her lyrics and melody, and she is only 9! Candice Dempsey (aka Ulla Shay) helped her with the arrangements and recording.

One Arm Point is a beautiful place, a community of Bardi people right on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula in WA's Kimberley region. The waters are crystal clear and teeming with turtles and fish (which Brehanna is singing about), which are an extremely important part of the Bardi diet, lifestyle and culture.

A live recording of "You're The One" by Walkabout Boys at the Nguyurru Waringaarem Music Festival, Halls Creek 2013.

Yamba and Jacinta talk to Tom at PY Media about Trachoma.

Interview of performers in the Yamba and Milpa Trachoma Elimination Roadshow in the APY Lands July 2014.

Julie McAllan Producer and Jacinta Price Performer both from Yangapi Productions. Fiona Lange Health Promotion IEH, University of Melbourne and Tom Holder Media Manager PY Media SA

The 8th biennal Keela Dreaming Festival was Kellerberrin’s celebration of art, music, dance, culture, sport and community. Held at Kellerberrin in early March, the 2013 festival video captures all the fun and excitement of the longest running Noongar festival in the Wheatbelt.

More than 600 hundred people enjoyed community stalls, free workshops, rides and entertainment for children of ages and a stellar lineup of Noongar entertainers, including Wadumbah Dance Group, Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse, Phillip Walley-Stack and country rock bands Bad Influence and Patch Up.

Desert Diva Group 7 Full Concert, taken from BBB 2015 Music NT event held in Alice Springs.

Nungalinya College (Darwin) is the national indigenous training college for the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches in Australia. Offering several quality courses, a Cert 2 in Media Studies was started in 2013. One class of the 2015 students made Rose Guywanga's story into a short documentary as a class project. See the credits for more details.

A song about when I first started back into music, when people used to ask questions of me before I recorded my Album " MY COUNTRY LIFE " and the single " St MARY"S ON THE ALLYN "

Highlight single from Bush Bands Bash 2016 from the performance by the Desert Divas.

Ngaanyatjarra Sports association AFL Grand Final 2016: Warburton Tigers vs Irrunytju Warriors.

Filmed in Warburton by NG Media, directed by Len Fletcher, camera by Alan Nash, Mark Finlay, Jennifer Conolly and Rongomai Bailey.

Edited by Alan Nash.

Short campfire horror drama about the Cake Monster.

Filmed as part of the Mimosa Studio Project in Woorabinda for Tropfest Junior 2013.
Written by Terry Sullivan and Jobe Adams
Filmed by Amber Adams
Directed by Jobe Adams

Janet Marawarr is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group.

Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact.

From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands.

Bábbarra Women’s Centre enables local women to develop and run women-centred enterprises that support healthy and sustainable livelihoods.

Bábbarra Designs is our main enterprise. We have a textile workshop specialising in the production of hand-printed fabric design, as well as a skilled sewing team. We are one of only a few Indigenous textile-producing art centres in Australia that design, print and sew product onsite, in community.

More info: www.babbarra.com

CAFL 2017 Grand Final U/18's Ltyentye Apurte vs Papunya.

2017 CAFL Country League Grand Final: Sunday, 24 September 2017, Treager Park, ALice Springs.

Captured by the 2017 ICTV Live Team at Traeger Park: Kiara Bailey, Jamie Balfour, Gina Campbell, Ben McIntyre, Andre Sawenko and Micah Williams.

Special thanks to AFL Northern Territory and Andre Sawenko.

Video clip of the song Holy Highway by Harry Barriya from Soft Sands Band.

Turlku Purtingkatja - 19th Remote Indigenous Media Festival - Irrunytju (Wingellina).

Captured by the NG Media outside broadcast team: Matthew Lewis, Marcia Mitchell, Jennifer Connelly, Jasmin Lawson, Cynthia Burke, Fiona, Alan Nash, Rongomai Bailey, Fiona, Rhan Khay, Sarah Wallingford, Kristyn Oxenbridge.

Looma Lady Eagles grand final highlights from the the first official Women's West Kimberley Football League grand final.

First Languages Australia short with Jeff Chesters speaking about the Jarowair language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board, changes each week to advertise community events. This week begins on 25th January 2018

Featuring the new ICTV Emu Graphics style, and original music by Barkly Arts.

First Languages Australia short with Con Miller speaking about the Wirangu language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

Julurru Corroborree: Jalalay Festival 2017. Culture is the compass. 19th 21 September 2017

The Central Land Council is helping the traditional owners of the Karlantijpa North Aboriginal Land Trust, near Elliott in the Northern Territory, to develop their carbon business. The first such Aboriginal enterprise in its region, the engagement will carry out financially sustainable fire management that meets safety, cultural and environmental needs.

In September 2014 the Thumbs Up! team conducted a "Music 4 Life" workshop with the students from Milingimbi CEC. A week of ukulele playing & singing culminated in a performance of "My Island Home" at the school assembly in from of an audience of parents & friends from the community

Waltja travelled to Engawala and Mount Liebig in support of the Kapaliku Ngurra Yirrintinguru project. The aim of the project is to support the transfer of Arrernte and Pintubi-Luritja culture and language and engage younger women in the transmission of traditional cultural practices.

The project is funded by the Department of Communications and the Arts (Indigenous Languages and Arts Program). Mount Liebig had chosen to work on a large canvas for painting but later decided they wanted to do the dancing and singing instead.

They also wanted to visit the traditional sites of senior women and record the songs. Most songs circled around the “Willy Wagtail dreaming” – the mountain range in the background of the camp and sites around it.

Engawala senior women chose traditional dance and song to teach younger women during a camp. They collected and carved sticks for the dances, red and white ochre for painting the sticks and at night the women danced.

A lot of community members walked down to the creek to be part of it, talk about it and learn. It has been an amazing camp out with the women dancing and singing until late at night. Women from Engawala and Mount Liebig were very happy and proud about sharing their culture, song and dances during those camps.

This video is about the Engawala Women's Ceremony.

Lyric Video for Track 9 of UPK#6.

By Shane Brown, Fregon.
(Watjilarinyi, yearning)

I sit alone in my home. All the people are gone, they’re a long way away. I am yearning, yearning for my family.
UPK stands for Uwankara Palyanku Kanyintjaku; a Pitjantjatjara expression meaning ‘everybody building and caring for the future’.

Using music is an agent of change, the songwriters involved take aim the root causes of hurt they see around them, like petrol sniffing, alcohol and drug addiction, waste management, care-for-country, hunting, and homesickness.

The content of UPK songs is not about blame or victimhood but a musical effort to address the factors that contribute to, or impact on, good living.

Creating awareness is the intention of UPK music because it is the key precedent to positive action.

UPK6 was recorded at West Bore in the APY Lands using an open-air studio with a hessian fence for wind-break, used carpet to keep the dirt down, and digital recording gear housed in the front room of an old outstation home.

The resulting album was released on the APY Lands in the form of a USB slap band containing the whole album, plus a karaoke version complete with scrolling Pitjantjatjara lyrics.

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board, changes each week to advertise community events. This week begins December 20th, 2018

Featuring the new ICTV Emu Graphics style, and original music by Cassi Williams.

Background and highlights of the exhibition Desert River Sea: Portraits of the Kimberley at the Art Gallery of Western Australia until 27 May 2019.

Performed in Western Aranda, this video was created as a part of the Therrka Endangered Languages Project. (Scroll down for lyrics and translations).

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Visit: www.caamamusic.com.au

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Indigenous Languages and Arts Department of Communications and the Arts, its Arts funding and Advisory body.

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Lyrics:

Verse 1:
Etwalkur’ inthurra ungkwanganga,
(Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!)
Altjirra nukarrai, yinga namarra!
(E’en though it be a cross That raiseth me,)
Nyingalauwumala, yinga lyilhitjina:
(Still all my song shall be, Nearer, my God, to Thee,)
“Etwalkur’ inthurra Yinga namara!”
(Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!)

Verse 2:
Yinga tjaatha kngarra lhakalanga,
(Though, like the wanderer, The sun gone down,)
Ingwa kngarrala-ntam’ ankw-intamanga:
(Darkness be over me, My rest a stone,)
Altjirra-ramala ’tha nganha ’ritjina:
(Yet in my dreams I’d be Nearer, my God to Thee,)
Etwalkur’ inthurra Yinga namara!
(Nearer, my God, to Thee Nearer to Thee!)

Verse 3:
Tjaiya nuk’ urrkaapai alkir-urna,
(There let the way appear Steps unto heav’n;)
Angel-a ingkairnai nuk’ ilkwaatharra!
(All that Thou send’st to me In mercy giv’n;)
Nuka nguwanga nai, yinganha rraatjilai:
(Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee,)
Etwalkur’ inthurra Yinga namara!
(Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!)

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Copyright © 2018 CAAMA Music. All rights reserved.

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Musical Director and Song Arrangement: Warren H Williams
Vocals: Genise Williams, Nicholas Williams, Damien Williams
Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboard and Bass: Warren H Williams
Western Aranda Translations Advisor: David Roennfeldt

Producer: Elijah Barbour
Recorded & Mixed By: Elijah Barbour
Mastering: Elijah Barbour
Project Management: Johanna Campbell

Hymn 249 ('Nearer my God to Thee') in the "Arrarnta Lyilhintja Lutheran Wurlamparinyaka [Western Arrarnta Lutheran Hymnal]" published in 1997 by Finke River
Mission Board, Lutheran Church of Australia, Alice Springs NT
Tune: ALH 416
Nearer, My God, to Thee, Sarah F. Adams
Western Arrarnta: Tr. sts. 1-3 HAH, Updated translation by TGH Strehlow - circa 1950

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board, changes each week to advertise community events. This week begins 15th August, 2019

Featuring the new ICTV Emu Graphics style, and original music by Cassi Williams.

Waringarri Radio 6WR is the number 1 radio station in the East Kimberley and is proud to be the only local community radio station in the area.

Their vision is to be the Aboriginal voice of the North East Kimberley.

More info at their website: www.waringarriradio.com.au

Video produced by the Department of Communications and the Arts Australia in celebration of the International Year of Indigenous Languages.

Nyamal Traditional Owners from Western Australia’s Pilbara region had their native title determination officially recognised at Shaw River on Tuesday about 100km east of Port Hedland.

The Nyamal people have been recognised as the traditional owners of 28,000 square kilometres of land in the Pilbara, from Marble Bar extending north towards Port Hedland.

The first claim for native title was submitted by Nyamal Traditional Owners in 1994 – two years after the ground-breaking Eddie Mabo case was won in the High Court.

Nyamal elder Doris Eaton talked with us and shared her thoughts, emotions and aspirations after the native title win!

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

Melinda Holden takes us into Bundaberg, out to the coast, through the scrubs and up the river to exemplify how the local place names represent deep connections to the Taribelang people and culture.

The 'This Place' project invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it.

'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

Leah Robinson and her Martu families love to hunt sand goannas in the western desert region of WA. The community at Parrngurr has a special place nearby – a significant waterhole where past elders first settled and lived.

Here it is you mob!!!

Desert Pea Media is very proud to present a collaboration with the Bwlgcolman community on Palm Island in Far North Queensland.

'Salty Plum' - starring the legendary Nashae Bulsey, was created as part of a larger multi-arts project spanning 14 days in July 2019. An outcome of a unique, collaborative creative process with Desert Pea Media artists, local young people, community members, Elders, and local services. This was made possible by an innovative and groundbreaking partnership with FNQ Primary Health Network.

The overall purpose of the project was to facilitate an important, inter-generational conversation about social and emotional well-being for Indigenous young people in 5 communities around FNQ (Kuranda, Bowen, Palm Island, Thursday Island & Lockhart River).

Desert Pea Media projects involve a dialogue-based storytelling process that encourages participants to analyze 'the real', 'the ideal' and 'the bridge'. In simple terms this means critically thinking about how to create positive change for yourself, for each other and for our communities.

Desert Pea Media has been working with the community and families of Palm Island for more than a decade, and the opportunity to reconnect and create new connections is invaluable to us. These inter-generational conversations around wellbeing, grief, trauma and hopefulness/aspiration are critical to healthy communities, and sadly uncommon.


The relationships the DPM team has built on Palm Island are friendships that are highly valued and respected. These projects not only uplift and inspire participants and community members, but are profoundly impactful experiences for our Creative Team, our core family and our corresponding audiences all over the world. It is a deep honor for us to learn, share and create with all of you amazing mob around this beautiful, sacred country.

'Salty Plum' was Co-Directed, Shot and Edited by incredible filmmaker and DPM brother - Mitch O'Hearn. We thank you brother for your artistic integrity, commitment and passionate work with our DPM family over the past few years.

Special thank you and congratulations to the Bulsey family, also to Frank and Lindsay at Palm Island PCYC, to Jeannie Samm and staff at PICC, and to Aunty Lizzie Doomadgee and Uncle Allen Palm Island.

Yirara2u Learning Online.

Aired on ICTV on July 28, 2020.

Daily online learning episodes for everyone to enjoy.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 14: Atywetnpe ane Arlewatyerre (Perenite and Goanna Story)

Story by Hilda Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Summer is the first track from a forthcoming EP titled Homelands by Aboriginal led punk-rock band Chasing Ghosts. Frontman Jimmy Kyle is a proud Koori man, a descendent of the Thungutti mob from the mid-north coast of NSW. He speaks and writes with a potent mind. Every track on the forthcoming EP is about real people and real situations, all of them born from intense real-life stories. Wanting to do justice to the topics while bringing everyone on the journey and simultaneously still speaking the truth was a pressure that weighted heavy. “I was scared to write these songs, because a lot of the topics are challenging,” says Jimmy Kyle. “But that’s how I knew I was onto something. It made me feel nervous.”



“Summer” is one hell of an amped track with a beat that drives so strong it has the legs to keep rockin’ all Summer long. Produced by Jimmy Kyle and Lincoln Le Fevre (Luca Brasi, Wil Wagner, Lucy Wilson), accompanied with
an equally charged and culturally strong clip by award winning filmmaker Ben McFadyen and cover art by Wiradjuri, Ngiyampaa woman and Instagram design influencer @coffinbirth this power posse is one you need to be across.

“Summer “finds Jimmy Kyle singing in both English and, for the first time ever, in his native tongue as he explores the horrors of the 1856 Towel Creek massacre. The singer-guitarist delivers the song through the eyes of a grieving Aboriginal Elder, of the story of "Baaba" (Babaang) Jack Scott as a baby; the lone survivor of the Towel Creek tragedy. Incredibly, through a schoolyard incident when he was younger Kyle learned of a close family link to that Elder.

“The song explores white nationalism, colonisation, assimilation and ultimately reconciliation,” offers Kyle. “It asks the question of white Australia to come and reconcile the true history of the country and invites non-Indigenous Australians to see themselves as an extension of Aboriginal people.”

With a strong passion for Aboriginal languages Jimmy Kyle is committed to his culture and his community and has a long history working with First Nations Youth, Elders and community. Further, Jimmy’s cultural awareness training workshops and seminars are in high demand due to the cultural depth his brings to this space. He works with entities such as the Victoria Police, DHHS and other government agencies to help them better understand First Nations cultures and histories. “Only having a little knowledge is dangerous,” he says.


CHASING GHOSTS : are Jimmy Kyle (founder/frontman and chief song-writer ), Josh Burgan (guitar/vocals), Aaron Schultz (guitar/vocals), Jake Dargaville (drums), Chris O’Neill (keys/vocals) and Rohan Welsh (bass).

SANFL APY League Round 7 Highlights Mimili Blues Vs Amata Bombers at Indulka

You're watching Young Way on ICTV

Munumburra 1998: Kimberley Gold - It Really Doesn't Matter At All

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events. This week begins the 2 June 2022.

Featuring the ICTV Hawk Graphics style.

The Warlpiri people have been in the central Australian desert for roughly 22,000 years and still retain much of their culture and practices. Mamu Kurtaji is a contemporary adaptation of a traditional Warlpiri monster story. The Kurtaji man punishes those who break cultural law. He can sing himself invisible and walks on emu feathers so he cannot be heard and leaves no tracks. It is said that if you see the Kurtaji, it is too late.

These cards are part of a new range of Kaurna playing cards developed by KWP.

Aboriginal song and dancing from Elcho Island and Yirrkala, north-eastern Arnhem Land in the Top End of the Northern Territory perform dances, the women and men, carrying strips of material, with a song man, clapsticks and playing of the didgeridoo, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

STOMPEM GROUND 2022 - King of Hearts

The Pigram Brothers are a seven-piece Indigenous Australian band from the pearling town of Broome, Western Australia, formed in 1996.

They were heavily involved in Broome's musical and theatrical exports – forming the original backing band for Jimmy Chi's 1990 musical Bran Nue Dae, which received international acclaim.

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV,

This delightful short film is about a day trip to Wave Rock by two Goldfields boys. The language is the Tjupan language of the Goldfields region of Western Australia.

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

The NRRRL 2019 Aboriginal Knock Out Carnival
Men: Mission Brothers V Cubawee Connection
Oakes Oval, LISMORE

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV,

Reading the Country is a series created by Warlpiri knowledge holders from the Northern and Southern Tanami Indigenous Protected Ares with the Central Land Council.

Sure to be a family favourite, this is coconut curried sausages for your next dinner ?
Ingredients:
- Keens Curry Powder
- bbq sausages
- potatoes
- carrot
- zucchini
- massel chicken stock cube
- garlic & ginger
- bay leaf
- mustard seeds
- coconut milk
- salt & pepper
- water
Like, save and share with your mob!

This short film is about how to say 'Given By' in the Ngaanyatjarra language from the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Join Mr. Nintipayi as he explains language each week.

Enjoy and check out GALCAC's YouTube channel for a new film each week!

Enjoy and check out GALCAC's YouTube channel for a new film each week!

DPM REMIX PROJECT - 'Meet the Artists' EPISODE 2

Bidyadanga Music Festival 2024

The Family Shoveller Band are proud Karajarri family members who were all introduced to music at a young age. They started playing in their backyard in the remote Aboriginal community of Bidyadnga, WA.

This short film is about how to show 'it, she, and he' in the Cundeelee Wangka language from the Goldfields region of Western Australia. Join Mr. Nintipayi as he explains language each week.

Enjoy and check out GALCAC's YouTube channel for a new film each week!

The first story is about Tjala, the Honey Ant. The second story is on the Watinuma and Irintata Horse Muster.

Tick and Flea control for dogs. Aimed at remote communities.

Yothu Yindi perform their song "Treaty' live at the 2003 Darwin festival.

Promotion explaining what the Anangu Tertiary Education Program does.

This video is a great lesson in Pitjantjatjara language translating words for eyes. mouth, nose, hair etc into English language

Seaside Drifters perform live in Concert.

Henry Augustine speaks to some Goolarri region elders. In today's episode, Henry speaks to Bonny Sampi, originally from Lomardina and Roy Wiggin from Sandy Island

An informative video about a place in Broome and the stories connected to that place.

Live recording of "Rodeo Road" by Fitzroy Xpress at the Nguyuru Waaringarrem Music Festival, Halls Creek 2012.

Road Worx perform Magic Black Women

Marine turtle and dugong are priority species for the Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation's Uunguu Rangers as well as federal conservation management plans. A new way to monitor these populations has been developed by the project team using a boat-based methodology. The team consists of the Ranger group, the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance Ltd (NAILSMA) and CSIRO.

God Our Creator - the water story in Genesis
Bible Reading: Genesis
Bible readers: Ester, Jacinta and Connie

Crocodile Safety video and information commissioned by the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory

Animation of the story of Yulu the Kingfisher Man by Adnyamathanha community with SharingStories Foundation.

In this soulful Hip Hop remake of an Australian classic Mau Power uses the first verse to pay homage to the Torres Strait Islands while the second verse is an ode to Australia, the great Island Home.

Shot on location in The Torres Strait Islands, the video was directed by Rush & Executive Produced by Mike Justice for Meridian Nights & One Blood Hidden Image PTY LTD.

Mau Power would like to thank Neil Murray, The Warmupi Band & Christine Anu for allowing him to continue this songline. Island Home’ contains vocal elements from My Island Home performed by Christine Anu. Used courtesy of Warner Music Australia PTY LTD under license.

2015 Lightning Carnival Day 2 Pioneers Vs Yuendumu.

Filmed by the ICTV Live Team at Traeger Park in Alice Springs during the 2015 Lightning Carnival

Live Music Film clip from Keep Culture Festival 2015, Beagle Bay

When Dion and Mali skip school, a mark is left on Lionel's important visit from the Minister.
Celine takes the kids to Hope's house after a fight with Napanangka, and Dion and Mali skip school. This leads to an unexpected surprise for Lionel during his very important meeting with the Minister after the two wagging kids leave their mark on Lionel’s dream for a new grandstand at the Alangkwa football oval.

Written by Warren H Williams.

Sixth and final poem of six in the Writings From The Dark series.

Highlight single from Bush Bands Bash 2016 from the performance of Lajamanu Teenage Band.

This video raises the issue of waste management from the perspective of of a changing world with new concerns in beautifully picturesque way. It draws the viewer in via the stunning rendition of our land and a dynamic musical score.

Live video from Wide Open Space Festival 2016. Desert Sevenz performing 2Ways on the main stage.

This video was recorded as a part of Barkly Regional council's Youth Diversion Program; Barkly Desert Culture.

The video was recorded and filmed with Indigenous men from the Barkly community of Tennant Creek, in conjunction with traditional owners.

This video shows Violet Wadrill Nanaku making mangarri (damper).

It was produced by Felicity Meakins (University of Queensland).

For more information, contact Felicity Meakins (f.meakins@uq.edu.au) or Karungkarni Art (karungkarniart@gmail.com).

This video shows Violet Wadrill Nanaku demonstrating how to make wirriji (hair string).

It was produced by Felicity Meakins (University of Queensland).

For more information, contact Felicity Meakins (f.meakins@uq.edu.au) or Karungkarni Art (karungkarniart@gmail.com).

Yirara College TV: Term 4, Episode 6 - 2017

We catch up on all the glitz and glam from last week’s senior’s formal, say goodbye to one of beloved teachers and we visit CAAMA studio.

The weekly sneak peak of new videos on ICTV week beginning 28th December, 2017

First Languages Australia short with Ken Smith speaking about the Kokatha language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

Tara know what she wants to do when she leaves school and is working hard towards her goals.

Wangga Dancers: Jalalay Festival 2017. Culture is the compass. 19th 21 Septemberr 2017

Waringarri Radio 6WR is the number 1 radio station in the East Kimberley and is proud to be the only local community radio station in the area.

Their vision is to be the Aboriginal voice of the North East Kimberley.

More info at their website: www.waringarriradio.com.au

Kurraka learns some surprising birth order names!

This series was created by Kaurna Warra Pintyanthi.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

First Languages Australia short with Jacqueline Spurling speaking about the Wangkatja language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

A special message from guest Youth Week presenters Toby and Ronan.

ICTV is proud to celebrate National Youth Week!

From the 13th through to the 22nd of April

ICTV will have two hours of special Young Way programming – every day on ICTV starting at 3pm.

Friday the 13th, till Monday the 23rd of April.

This special programming has been picked by Young people in community, for Young people in community.

All of the special playlists have been selected from ICTV PLAY.

Happy Youth Week everybody!

National Youth week on ICTV is proudly supported by ALPA, Colemans Printing and Yirara College.

National Youth Week on ICTV!

ICTV, showing our way!

'Courage and Excellence' is about breaking stereotypes. Having the courage to defy expectations and create a positive and respectful future for yourself and your community.

Written, recorded and filmed over 5 days in March 2016 in the remote community of Walgett in Northwest NSW, 'Courage and Excellence' is an outcome of a Desert Pea Media community project with a group of young Indigenous people enrolled at Walgett Community College.

Special thanks to DPM mentor and community elder - Ros McGregor for her unwavering support and friendship over nearly 10 years, and to the Walgett community.

For more info visit - www.desertpeamedia.com

First Languages Australia short with Des Crump speaking about the Kamilaroi language.

First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first languages.

More info: www.firstlangauges.org.au

Part of the 'Break It Down: Community Conversations Around Mental Health' project 2017/2018. (DPM/PHN WNSW)

It takes a long time to build trust between a patient and a psychologist, and no one knows that more than clinician, Jenny Molyneux. Through her work providing mental health counselling to four remote NSW communities, Jen can see that there needs to be dedicated support staff in each town, to give that necessary time to build relationships. The Aboriginal youth suicide rate is the highest in the world and that has to change. Jen knows firsthand that before you start helping someone with their mental health, they want to know you, and that’s why she believes in meeting people on their turf and being active with them. There’s a long way to go, but Jen’s insight can help us get there.

ICTV is proud to announce a special week of programming - in support of National Mental Health Week 2018 - from the 8th to the 14th of October.

Here's a special Mental Health Week message recorded with William Lowah (Kake Nooks) from Sandy Bore.

To support the week, we’ll be having special programming every night from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

A huge thank you to our major sponsors:

Karungkarni Art and Culture Centre
iTalk Studio
PAKAM – Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media
Desert Pea Media
MHACA – Mental Health Association of Central Australia
Primary Health Network (NSW)

This years’ theme is Talk, Support and Recover.

The aim of mental health week is to promote social and emotional wellbeing in the community, and to encourage people to maximise their health – and the coping capacity of communities, families and individuals – to increase mental health recovery.

ICTV, showing our way.

Recorded at Saltwater Music Festival 2018, Broome, WA.

Dodge City Boyz cover of Scrap Metal song Make it Work

Instructional video about how InDigiMOB helps in teaching digital technology.

Richelle shares some Arrernte words.

Waringarri Radio 6WR is the number 1 radio station in the East Kimberley and is proud to be the only local community radio station in the area.

Their vision is to be the Aboriginal voice of the North East Kimberley.

More info at their website: www.waringarriradio.com.au

Pirrki or Kanya - Money.

Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/

Bush Bands Bash 2019: Mutitjulu Band-Wati Kutju

Bush Bands Bash is a foot stomping musical celebration under the starry desert sky. Played to an audience of thousands the concert is the biggest annual showcase of Aboriginal desert music in Australia. Presented by MusicNT, the Bush Bands Bash concert is the culmination of an intensive music and industry skills camp for remote musicians from the Northern Territory, Western Australia and South Australia. Working with inspiring national mentors and industry heavyweights; bands hone their craft and polish their skills ready to perform at the concert.

More info: https://www.musicnt.com.au

Nungalinya College (Darwin) is the national indigenous training college for the Anglican, Catholic and Uniting Churches in Australia. Offering several quality courses, a Cert 2 in Media Studies was started in 2013. The students major project was to film and edit their own story into a short documentary. These are their stories...

Wadawurrung country stretches from the mountains to the sea. It includes hills, rivers and grassy plains, creeks and coasts and includes modern towns such as Werribee, Geelong and Ballarat in Victoria.

Since colonisation, white fellas have tried to write down our Wadawurrung language, even though there are no equivalent sounds in English.

We had no written language so early settlers wrote down what they heard using their own language trying to reproduce the sounds.

In this series of short films we correct some of the language spelling of the places we all know and explain the meaning behind our stories.

Language needs a place to live, and this is a chance for us to tell our stories and our language.

Our language is sleeping, but will soon reawaken.

This video is set in Wurdi Youang, which means big hill in the middle of a plain. It is located about 60km south-west of Melbourne and is now known as the You Yangs. Here we explain the story behind how this impressive series of granite ridges, was formed and why it is part of an ancient song line.

Story: Bryon Powell
Producers: Tammy Gilson & Larissa Romensky
Animation: Stephanie Skinner
Actors: Rhyder Harrison

This video was originally contributed to the ABC Open Mother Tongue project, which invited Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to share a story about their mother tongue.

Desert Pea Media is very proud to announce a new collaboration with the Yaegl community in Maclean/Yamba, in the Lower Clarence Valley of the North Coast of NSW.

This production was created over 7 days in December 2019 - an outcome of of a unique, collaborative creative process with Desert Pea Media artists, local Original Nations young people, community members, Elders, High School staff and local services.

The overall purpose of the project was to facilitate an important, inter-generational conversation about social and emotional well-being for Original Nations young people in 8 communities around the North Coast. The project is called 'Break It Down - Community Conversations Around Well-being' - funded by North Coast Primary Health Network.

Desert Pea Media projects involve a dialogue-based storytelling process that encourages participants to analyse 'the real', 'the ideal' and 'the bridge'. In simple terms this means critically thinking about how to create positive change for yourself, for each other and for our communities :)

The connections created during this project with the community and local young people are friendships that the DPM team highly value and respect. We as a team feel deeply honored to learn, share and create with the Yaegl community. These projects not only uplift and inspire audiences and community members, but everybody involved.

'Being, On Country' was directed and shot by filmmaker Mitch O'Hearn and edited by Roy Weiland. We thank you both for your artistic vision and awesome work.

Special thanks to Uncle Ron Heron and Shane Eamons, staff at Maclean High School and all of the Yaegl Elders and community members for having us on country, and making us feel so welcome.

These disclaimers are used on ICTV and the ICTV PLAY website to warn people watching that the upcoming video contains images, voices and names of deceased people.

This project was made possible thanks to project support from The Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Uluru Climb Closure Celebration: Inma 9

(One Man Dance)


On Saturday the 26th of October 2019 the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Board and Traditional owners closed the climbing of Uluru permanently.

On Sunday the 27th of October 2019 the Board and Traditional owners held the closing of the climb celebration.

ICTV was lucky enough to attend the celebration and record this amazing mark in Anangu history.

This project was made possible thanks to support from Parks Australia, Maruku Arts and The Central Land Council.

Thanks also to project partners PY Media and NG Media.

ICTV, showing our way.

Adi Cox

We talk to Mathew Miller who talks about the importance of looking after the land and animals on the APY lands.

Healthy Stores - 4 Research Community Participation

ICTV's Community Bulletin Board changes each week to advertise community events. This week begins the 1 April 2021.

Featuring the ICTV Hawk Graphics style.

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV, week beginning on 6 May, 2021.

This video was created in Yuendumu, December 2013 as part of the Red Sand Culture (RSC) Music Program. RSC participants engage in creating and recording their own songs, along with exploring other multimedia creative outlives, like making music video clips.

This track was written with the senior girls class at the Yuendumu School for their annual Christmas concert. Written, recorded, produced and filmed in one day.

Incite Arts Mentoring Artists:
Rupert Faust & Tashka Urban (aka Choon Goonz)

Red Sand Culture is a Hip Hop Music and Dance mentoring project delivered by Incite Arts, in partnership with the Warlpiri Youth Development Aboriginal Corporation (WYDAC- Mt Theo Program).

Visit the Red Sand Culture website for more information -- www.redsandculture.com

We had a couple of days on Melville Island to run a music program for Red Dust Role Models at Tiwi College. The front page of the NT news carried a 50/50 chance of a Cyclone as we boarded our little twin engined plane to Melville. On arrival, we were told that there would be no students at the college this week with the chance of the cyclone bringing more rain to the waterlogged island ..... the roads already 'eating' four-wheel drive vehicles in slippery bogs.
A quick change of plan and a few phone calls by headmaster Clancy had us all ready to head to Milikapiti (just over an hour north) in the morning.

With our intreped Red Dust leader at the helm of the troopie we dodged our way around the bog holes and made it to Milikapiti Primary for our impromptue workshop.

On our way into the settlement we came accross some of the Tiwi College students with bags in hand ready to be taken to the college for the week. They were disapointed to find out that school was cancelled but decided to hang around just in case there was time to write and record a song after the primary students had completed their workshop.
We had 2 hours at the end of the day and their patience was rewarded with this beautiful song and video ... amazing what you can achieve in 2 hours!!

Short animation about cats in Indigenous communities.

Part 2, of a 3 part episode.

Mud crabbing with my Cousin-Brother Tyson Hamilton on Jabirr Jabirr / Ngombol Country with our Yagu (Brother in law - Leon) and one of his son's (Bubba).

It was a BIG day - hence the three part episode - but worth it...

Our videos use royalty free music supplied by Epidemic Sounds.

After so long of self isolation at home due to the COVID19 threat we decided to get out and do some shore fishing.

Didn't have a big catch but we had a good morning out of the house.

Our videos use royalty free music supplied by Epidemic Sounds.

NO FISH TODAY, but we did manage to catch some sights of the beautiful Barred Creek!

We'd like to express a big thank you to the Traditional Owners of this area for allowing us to fish, hunt and film on your country.

LIVE Stage @ PY MEDIA with Tunu Smith and New Beats Band
Tune in again with PY Media as we go live with more APY Land Anangu talent.

Indulkana Sports Weekend: WINTJALANGU SAINTS VS INDULKANA TIGERS

Bush Bands Bash 2021

The biggest celebration of Indigenous music in Central Australia.

This year's lineup features Docker River Band, Mr J Whiskey Trio, Wildfire Manwurrk Band, Eastern Arrernte Band, DESERT 7 HIPHOP, Jonathan Doolan and the Areyonga Band, Karrku Reggae Band, Moonlight Reggae, plus Divas: Ray Ray, Kirra Voller and Desmo Lewis

Munumburra 1998:

Today we collect and prepare some bush medicine which is good for fixing issues with your skin. Banrrarragu, pronounced bandadagu. We also take a walk in the mangroves and eat some long-bomb shells while we're waiting for the medicine to heat up.

Station ID: Gap Youth Centre 3

Jul 7, 2018 Men and boys from Numbulwar, East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory perform dances on the dusty corroboree ground, accompanied by singing and playing of the didgeridoo, at the Barunga Festival, 2018.

Try this for your next feed of Curry whether at home or camping ?
Ingredients:
- Keens Curry powder (very important)
- 500g diced chuck beef
- (1) whole brown onion (halved and sliced)
- (1) medium carrot (sliced)
- (2) small/medium potatoes (peeled & diced)
- frozen peas
- garlic paste
- ginger paste
- dried coriander leaves
- Garam Masala powder (about a teaspoon)
- Italian tin whole peeled tomatoes
- salt & coarse black pepper
- Ghee butter
- water
Rice:
- jasmine rice
- turmeric powder
- chicken stock powder
Method as per the video, be sure to measure with your heart ❤️
Enjoy! ?

This is not the way you’ve know to make Cabbage Stew, it’s just my way of expressing my love for cooking and sharing it with you!

Honestly the best Cabbage Stew I’ve ever had! So good, easy to make and I’m ?% certain the mob will enjoy this one!
Ingredients:
- Rump Steak
- Bacon
- bacon hock
- onion
- garlic
- ginger
- cabbage
- beef stock powder
- bay leaves
- thyme
- salt & pepper
Optional: you can also add potatoes & carrots too but growing up it was just beef, bacon & cabbage BUT it’s up to you, whatever you desire ?
Method:
1. Brown the beef, remove then set aside.
2: Cook the bacon & onion until soft then add the garlic & ginger. Cook for a minute or two let the flavours release, add the beef back in, stir thoroughly.
3. Add the bacon hock, thyme, bay leaves, salt & pepper then top up with water. Season with beef stock powder, stir then bring to a simmer and let it go for 1 to 1.5hrs until the beef & hock are tender.
4. Add the cabbage at the end, cook for another 10-15mins until soft. Serve up with rice.
Enjoy! ?
Like it. Save it. Cook it. Share it.

Nyul Nyul and Bardi Jawi Oorany Rangers highlight the benefits from having women rangers working on country.

Return to Ngadju country with elder, Dorothy Dimer, and learn about kangaroos in the Ngajdu language.

Titutjara Tjungu was filmed across the APY Lands and features the Pukatja Wati Group.

The song is written and performed by Indulkana’s Jeremy Whiskey and asks the question: who is looking out for our people struggling with mental health?

NPY Women’s Council (Tjungu team) produced the video as part of suite of resources funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.

Yajilarra Festival 14th-15th July 2023

It’s not OK if someone shares – or says they will share – a nude or sexual image or video of you, without your consent. This is known as image-based abuse or revenge porn.

If this happens to you, eSafety can help.

Find online safety advice and support in multiple languages for First Nations people, including resources about how to be safe online and what to do if things go wrong: https://www.esafety.gov.au/first-nations

Chasing the Rainbow is a whimsical short film produced on a smart phone about memory and childhood. Sam shares her favourite spot to hang out with her friends as a child in Port Augusta, South Australia.

Chasing the Rainbow is part of UMEE STORIES: WE ALL HAVE YARNS presented by Umeewarra Aboriginal Media.

“Considering that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People all have the oldest continuous culture that we know of, there is a lot of atmospherical and physical accuracy embedded within our stories and our culture.” 

As a PhD candidate and passionate STEM communicator, this proud Gamilaroi woman explores how the traditional knowledge of the world's oldest continuously surviving civilisation can support modern science to further our understanding of the world around us. The sky is truly the limit for this young alumna!

The 2023 recipient of the Indigenous Alumni Award is… Karlie Noon.

Revival of the Black Footed Rock Wallaby on the APY Lands SA in 2006.

Inarma women's choir prepares the next generation (Western Arrarnta)

The Newboys Band sing about home for their people, community, and country and have, as a result, captured the hearts, attention and interest of the intensely loyal and passionate audiences of Central Australia.

The Newboys Band have amassed an impressive reputation as one of the hardest-working bands in the Northern Territory, travelling hundreds of kilometres to perform at sporting events, festivals, and anywhere else with a space for live music.

Filled to the brim with enthralling melodies and energy, The Newboys Band have played some passionate performances at Territory Day, Desert Harmony Festival, and Bush Bands Bash.

Live performance from Kiwirrkurra Community in WA. Celebrating 40 years of community.

Live performance from Kiwirrkurra Community in WA. Celebrating 40 years of community.

Live performance from Kiwirrkurra Community in WA. Celebrating 40 years of community.

Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship of Australia National Convention
Venue: Central Oval, Port Augusta
Date: 5th - 10th January 2020

Yarning Circles are one way that Indigenous Australian researchers can indigenise their research practices but these circles are much more than a conversation with a group of people.

Learn more:
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/centre/purai

The weekly sneak peek of new videos on ICTV,