11. Ella Noah Bancroft on walking in the world as an Indigenous woman
Recently I met Ella Noah Bancroft, a writer and activist for the environment and Indigenous rights. In today's episode she shares her story of growing up as an Indigenous woman in Australia and why living with integrity is so important.
THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON
Moving back to country, living on a mission.
The displacement of indigenous people in society.
Growing up as the daughter of an artist.
Intergenerational trauma.
Creating The Returning, a place where women can come together to skill share.
Dedicating herself to no new clothes.
Creating an anti-fashion brand.
The importance of spending time in nature to get centred.
A return to community, land based skills, smaller agriculture, food soverignity and
Finding your own truth.
The process of writing.
Being honest and open about sensuality and sexuality.
Facing your fears.
Using Instagram as a platform to be part of the conversation.
What’s happening in Australia in relation to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Working as a mentor in indigenous communities.
FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE
Instagram - Ella Noah Bancroft
Ella’s mum Dr Bronwyn Bancroft
Ella’s book of poetry - It takes courage to tell the truth.
Ella’s clothing rang - Yhi Collective
Ella’s women focussed community event The Returning.
Helena Norberg Hodge’s TED Talk The economic of happiness
My book Still: The Slow Home.
Come as you are by Emily Nogoski
Come join our Facebook group at ImprintPodcast
Podcast production: Yaga Media