Ep 116 Mitch Tambo - A Gamilaraay Voice for Change. Summer Days Throwback 2023

20/02/2023 51 min Temporada 7 Episodio 8
Ep 116 Mitch Tambo - A Gamilaraay Voice for Change. Summer Days Throwback 2023

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 If you're yet to hear Mitch perform 'You're the voice", I beg you to head to the link at the bottom and listen. Carrying the message of unification, love and kindness. Culture is not foreign to Mitch who imbeds a celebration of it into every facet of life as tools to build identity and a strong sense of place. For him living and breathing culture is the start middle and end of it.An articulate, straight talker he sheds light on why everyone deserves a chance to not only survive but to thrive.  His super-power-story-telling ability notches up a few ranks when on stage and over the last few years he has found a platform for passing on knowledge through song and dance. Nerves and awe aside, Jade manages to dig a little into the psyche of this incredible individual, who without question shows us why the first nations people of this country were not hunters and gatherers but the most purposeful people to have ever walked.Show NotesMa-wollagoolabah - self, family, communityFalling in love with his identity and eagerly celebrating this in a respectful and authentic wayThe value of being raised by a strong single motherPublicly honoring women to the point of reverenceBeing relentless in our desire to keep talking to convey a message of transparencyCircle people - we are connected to everything and everything is connected to usCan song and dance as mediums take their place as a much needed storytelling toolsEmojis are an ancient format Humans disconnection from spirit, soul and heartBeing the most connected and the most disconnected simultaneouslyHolidays = connection to the natural world. Do we love holidays or do we love the opportunity to unconsciously  connect to our evolutionary placeBuilding an understanding of the spirit in the landOpening yourself up to ‘feel’ Honoring our ancestors, offering a rightful seat at the decision table and acknowledging the knowledge held by indigenous people"We're not hunters and gatherers, we’re the most purposeful people to have ever walkedThere are so many conversations to be had - we need to keep talkingHis mob cared for the land to co-exist not to be captured or controlled Walking together and healing so we can get to where we need to get toThe first people of a land MUST be heard first If your hearts in the right place you can only do the best you can with what you've got to ‘level’ up’Stradling the reality of living an urban life with intent and purpose while knowing how powerful a childhood on country can beSelf perception vs how others perceive youInstilling identity, belonging and connection through ritualLiving and breathing culture as part of every day lifeAvoiding the traps of fame by staying focussed on his purposeStaying grounded by knowing that he is just a vessel with a message who is part of something so much bigger than himStarting with self love - heal, educateConditioning that has bred fear of differenceComing together with an intent to heal, love and listen. Having real conversations which are birthed out of truthMitch Tambo InstagramMitch Tambo - You're the VoiceKeen to buy the Futuresteading book? Its now available at all good bookstores or you can order online here.Support the showSupport the show

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