#olkola

[siancore]

Good Fortune Comes in Threes

There’s a reason Simpson Yam has a soft reminiscent smile on his face today. He’s part of a team of Olkola men who have just finished building algngga (wet season humpy) right in the middle of town for everyone to see.

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[mareekimberley-blog]

Last August I had the fantastic opportunity to camp on Olkoka Country in Cape York, Queensland. It’s a beautiful place & I learned so much from the Traditional Owners who were so generous with their time. We have so much to learn from our First Nations peoples about how to care for country. Now, more than ever, it’s vital to listen to their wisdom. You can read about my time on Olkola Country on my blog or read more about how the Olkola people are caring for country on their website (google it & you’ll find it) #capeyork #queensland #olkola #caringforcountry #alwayswasalwayswillbe https://www.instagram.com/p/B8QfEO5gyY1/?igshid=1qnx9egy8lp9m

[oceaniatropics]

Golden-shouldered Parrot, Olkola Land, NT, Australia, by Geoffrey Jones  

[superchunposts-blog]

A glimpse of the mural is visible when approaching on Goulburn Street, just off George Street, arguably Sydney’s main street. The depicted intensity of Munro’s gaze must draw locals and visitors alike to inquire further. The strong gaze almost makes me feel uncomfortable – I feel somehow small and ineffectual yet avidly optimistic and determined. As I approach on foot, I reflect on the new knowledge I have gained from the appearance of this artwork and my recent studies - LaVonne Bobongie, an Olkola woman’s words ringing true: ‘it’s in the uncomfortable and awkward spaces that we are stretched and we grow’ (Bobongie 2018).