Didgeridoo You Know?

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Didgeridoo You Know? — Exploring Aboriginal Australian Cultures Australia's story didn't begin with Captain Cook. Not even close. For tens of thousands of years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have developed incredibly diverse cultures, languages, traditions and ways of understanding the natural world. In this episode of Educate a Mate, we explore some of the fascinating history and traditions of Aboriginal Australian cultures — from storytelling, art and music to connections with Country, kinship, traditional knowledge and the cultural significance of the didgeridoo. We also look at the impact of European colonisation, the treatment of Indigenous Australians, the Stolen Generations and how Aboriginal cultures and communities continue to survive, adapt and thrive today. How old are Australia's Indigenous cultures? What is the significance of Dreaming traditions? Why is Country about far more than simply owning land? And yes... what's actually going on with the didgeridoo? Turns out, there's an enormous amount we weren't taught in school. 🎧 Follow/subscribe to Educate a Mate for more deep dives into history, science, cultures, mysteries and the wonderfully weird corners of human knowledge. Listener Notice: This episode may contain strong language, swearing and informal expressions used for humour, emphasis and natural conversation. It also discusses colonisation, discrimination and historical mistreatment of Indigenous peoples. Views and opinions shared by hosts or guests are for discussion and educational purposes. Learn something. Share something. Educate a mate. 📧 Contact: educateamatepodcast@gmail.com