Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia
This is ‘Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia’, a podcast that takes you from the hot red earth to cooling monsoons, from the mighty saltwater crocodile to a healing native plum, and from a diehard football fan to a doctor who walks between two worlds.
We, the Larrakia people, the traditional owners and custodians of Darwin in the Northern Territory of Australia, invite you to discover our city, our land and sea, through our stories, our community, and our culture.
We are saltwater people and we come from a long line of storytellers. We continue this ancient storytelling tradition here as we invite you to understand our deep connection with our home and welcome you to visit and share this beautiful place.
For more information head to discover.darwin.nt.gov.au
This podcast series is proudly brought to you by City of Darwin.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2022
Walking between two worlds
As a child, Dr Aleeta Fejo, a Larrakia and Warramunga woman, was fascinated with how the body worked. Taking care of her people is her passion and her career. As a general practitioner, Dr Fejo looks…
Dungalaba - the mighty saltwater crocodile!
Saltwater crocodiles aren’t just incredible and fearsome reptiles, they are also culturally important in the Darwin region as a Larrakia totem. Steven Dawson is a Larrakia ranger who takes care of Co…
Big Weather Country
Big weather is a big thing in the Territory. Incredible heat and humidity. Cyclones, monsoons, lightning, and a world famous storm called Hector that goes by the clock.
Jackson Browne is a Larrakia …
A green ant changed my life
Sometimes you don’t know where life will take you. When he was a kid, all Larrakia man Daniel Motlop wanted to do was play Australian Rules Football (AFL). And he did! But after a successful professi…
Taking care of Country, one bird at a time
Taking care of Country is something the First Nations of Australia have been doing for thousands of years. Today, Larrakia Rangers like Gabby Millar and Sarah Rolland continue to take care of the lan…
We are Saltwater People
Join Richard Fejo, a Larrakia elder and Traditional Owner from Darwin, as he shares his story from being a wide-eyed young boy watching his family perform Welcome to Country ceremonies to being hande…
Burning boots and buffaloes
“One of my uncles played for the Buffaloes at that time and he won the Nicholas Medal. He was a deadly player in those days,” - Patricia Kurnoth is a diehard Darwin Buffaloes fan and cheers on her ch…
Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia
This is ‘Saltwater Stories of the Larrakia’, a podcast that takes you from the hot red earth to cooling monsoons, from the mighty saltwater crocodile to a healing native plum, and from a diehard foot…