Dr Ngardarb Francine Riches is a descendant and elder of the Bardi Jawi and Karajarri people from the West Kimberley, born and raised in Derby, Sunday Island and One Arm Point. Over the past 30 years, Dr Francine has heavily involved herself in the Arts, this includes painting, producing Sculptures (Public Art), conducting Art Therapy sessions and illustrating Children’s books. As an Indigenous consultant, she offers support on a variety of projects.Inspiration for Dr Francine’s work comes ...
Oct 19, 2021
23 min
Dr Ngardarb Francine Riches is a descendant and elder of the Bardi Jawi and Karajarri people from the West Kimberley, born and raised in Derby, Sunday Island and One Arm Point. Over the past 30 years, Dr Francine has heavily involved herself in the Arts, this includes painting, producing Sculptures (Public Art), conducting Art Therapy sessions and illustrating Children’s books. As an Indigenous consultant, she offers support on a variety of projects.Inspiration for Dr Francine’s work comes ...
Oct 19, 2021
23 min
Dr Ngardarb Francine Riches is a descendant and elder of the Bardi Jawi and Karajarri people from the West Kimberley, born and raised in Derby, Sunday Island and One Arm Point. Over the past 30 years, Dr Francine has heavily involved herself in the Arts, this includes painting, producing Sculptures (Public Art), conducting Art Therapy sessions and illustrating Children’s books. As an Indigenous consultant, she offers support on a variety of projects.Inspiration for Dr Francine’s work comes ...
Oct 19, 2021
25 min
Lena buckle Fraser was born in Beagle Bay mission in the West Kimberley and is connected to the Nykina , Walmatjarri , Nyul Nyul people of the Kimberley region. She’s 80 years of age , but is also the youngest of 10 children ! Lena is a multi talented woman, who has had a full life and enjoyed many rich experiences. She shares her recollections of growing up in the Kimberley, under a different era, and some of her fondest memories of the past . She is well known as a lover of l...
Sep 9, 2021
26 min
Lena buckle Fraser was born in Beagle Bay mission in the West Kimberley and is connected to the Nykina , Walmatjarri , Nyul Nyul people of the Kimberley region. She’s 80 years of age , but is also the youngest of 10 children ! Lena is a multi talented woman, who has had a full life and enjoyed many rich experiences. She shares her recollections of growing up in the Kimberley, under a different era, and some of her fondest memories of the past . She is well known as a lover of l...
Sep 9, 2021
27 min
Lena buckle Fraser was born in Beagle Bay mission in the West Kimberley and is connected to the Nykina , Walmatjarri , Nyul Nyul people of the Kimberley region. She’s 80 years of age , but is also the youngest of 10 children ! Lena is a multi talented woman, who has had a full life and enjoyed many rich experiences. She shares her recollections of growing up in the Kimberley, under a different era, and some of her fondest memories of the past . She is well known as a lover of l...
Sep 9, 2021
25 min
Thelma Norman is a Mirrawong- Gajerrong woman born at Rosewood Station, now living in Kununurra, East Kimberley. After Thelmas Mum died young, Thelma was sent to Forrest River Mission which was operated by the Anglican Church. Thelma had an enjoyable childhood, growing up in the bush, especially enjoying life with all the other children who were at Forrest River, before entering the workforce. At almost 75, Thelma yarns about her life story and recollections. She has recently reti...
Aug 24, 2021
28 min
Thelma Norman is a Mirrawong- Gajerrong woman born at Rosewood Station, now living in Kununurra, East Kimberley. After Thelmas Mum died young, Thelma was sent to Forrest River Mission which was operated by the Anglican Church. Thelma had an enjoyable childhood, growing up in the bush, especially enjoying life with all the other children who were at Forrest River, before entering the workforce. At almost 75, Thelma yarns about her life story and recollections. She has recently reti...
Aug 24, 2021
16 min
Thelma Norman is a Mirrawong- Gajerrong woman born at Rosewood Station, now living in Kununurra, East Kimberley. After Thelmas Mum died young, Thelma was sent to Forrest River Mission which was operated by the Anglican Church. Thelma had an enjoyable childhood, growing up in the bush, especially enjoying life with all the other children who were at Forrest River, before entering the workforce. At almost 75, Thelma yarns about her life story and recollections. She has recently reti...
Aug 24, 2021
25 min
Pastor Karen Skinner is a Nyikina woman from the West Kimberley. She a Mum of 5 daughters, and ‘Mim’ (‘Grandmother’) to many. She calls Looma Community her home. Karen is a respected Elder throughout our region, and is known for her healing prayers, and her passion and love for sharing the Word of God and encouraging others in the Faith. She relaxes by ‘going bush’ and you might even find her by the side of a riverbank with a fishing line, trying to catch dinner.
Aug 19, 2021
30 min
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