A series of documentary films of First Nations people in Orange, NSW made by students from Canobolas Rural Technology High School with the support of Show Me The Way.
The mission life wasn’t easy but Uncle Neil felt lucky, having a good family and community support. He learnt a lot from his Elders who passed down stories from one generation to the next.
Tidda is a Wiradjuri word meaning sister. Tidda Tradies is a women’s shed empowering Aboriginal women to maintain and take care of their own homes. It’s a safe place where women can come and mix with other women and take care of each other.
Jordon sits with the Orange Aboriginal Land Council as Aboriginal Community Connector. He connects young fellas to support services, community and culturally appropriate activities.
Mary’s knowledge of the Wiradjuri language has given her a deeper understanding of history and culture. It’s given her more of a connection to who she is and who her mob is. She teaches kids acknowledgements and is moved by seeing everyone speaking language.
Gerald owns and runs Indigenous Cultural Adventures, an organisation that has cultural tours and camps, bush tukker, catering and events. He says that its really about sharing the cultural journey with others, young and old.
Sharon is the Director of Nursing at Bloomfield Hospital. She loves being able to follow a patient’s journey from being unwell to treatment, recovery and leaving hospital. She is very conscious of home and family and how import that is. She talks about her Nan and how she played an important part in her life. She remembers her as always a fighter.
Pam sees education as key to everyone’s success. She achieved a Batchelor in Community Management as a mature age student. She reached a point where she realised the jobs she could do she needed formal qualifications.
Hayden now feels he has healed and is not the chaotic man he once was. Today his artwork is a bit more detailed, a bit more settled. Now he gets to sit and be still, reflecting on the stories his old fellahs told him.
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