Sheree Jacobs, Author at SharingStories Foundation

Sheree Jacobs

The Three Traditional Tribal Groups launch Mungo Stories: Walk Together

We are thrilled to announce that the Barkandji/Paakantyi, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa communities with SharingStories Foundation have launched the innovative new mobile app called Mungo Stories: Walk Together.  The project is the result of years of collaboration with NSW Parks and Wildlife and Mildura Primary School. The innovative project is not only a culmination of […]

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We are thrilled to announce that the Barkandji/Paakantyi, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa communities with SharingStories Foundation have launched the innovative new mobile app called Mungo Stories: Walk Together.  The project is the result of years of collaboration with NSW Parks and Wildlife and Mildura Primary School. The innovative project is not only a culmination of

Western Australian Regional Mentorships

Mentoring is central to SharingStories’ creative practice.  Over 12 years our team has worked towards mentoring emerging First Nations content creators in creative and digital arts, using new media.  SharingStories is pleased to announce the launch of  three Regional Mentorships in Broome for emerging creatives and cultural practitioners, Georgia King, Stanley Francis and Jake Powers.  

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Mentoring is central to SharingStories’ creative practice.  Over 12 years our team has worked towards mentoring emerging First Nations content creators in creative and digital arts, using new media.  SharingStories is pleased to announce the launch of  three Regional Mentorships in Broome for emerging creatives and cultural practitioners, Georgia King, Stanley Francis and Jake Powers.  

Boorp Boorp Boondyil Anniversary

Watch the promo video here. As we are coming up to Boorp Boorp Boondyil’s first anniversary, we are thrilled to announce that the Jaara exhibition,  recently won two prestigious awards. The exhibition was Winner of  the Indigenous Recognition category for the National Awards for Local Government. This award highlights how emerging initiatives can positively impact

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Watch the promo video here. As we are coming up to Boorp Boorp Boondyil’s first anniversary, we are thrilled to announce that the Jaara exhibition,  recently won two prestigious awards. The exhibition was Winner of  the Indigenous Recognition category for the National Awards for Local Government. This award highlights how emerging initiatives can positively impact

WA Skills Development Program

First Nations People are the first storytellers who have told stories from generation to generation. This year, SharingStories Foundation commenced a new First Nations mentoring program in partnership with Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School and independent First Nations creatives Michael Jalaru Torres and Kimberley  Benjamin. Mentoring is at the heart of how SharingStories supports cultural

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First Nations People are the first storytellers who have told stories from generation to generation. This year, SharingStories Foundation commenced a new First Nations mentoring program in partnership with Purnululu Aboriginal Independent Community School and independent First Nations creatives Michael Jalaru Torres and Kimberley  Benjamin. Mentoring is at the heart of how SharingStories supports cultural

Nyikina Community launch Woonyoomboo Touch Display Panel

Last Friday, the Nyikina Community, in partnership with SharingStories Foundation (SSF), launched an important cultural resource – Woonyoomboo: The Night Heron interactive display panel. The Woonyoomboo creation story and songs were handed down from Darby Jayi-Kali Narngarin to his daughter Annie Nayina Milgin. The creation of this work was a journey that took place over

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Last Friday, the Nyikina Community, in partnership with SharingStories Foundation (SSF), launched an important cultural resource – Woonyoomboo: The Night Heron interactive display panel. The Woonyoomboo creation story and songs were handed down from Darby Jayi-Kali Narngarin to his daughter Annie Nayina Milgin. The creation of this work was a journey that took place over

Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom

SharingStories Foundation has launched Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom with 11 partner communities. With just over 2% of educators identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, embedding First Nations perspectives is a significant challenge for non-Indigenous educators. The latest research shows many teachers lack the resources to teach and deliver First Nations content. To address

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SharingStories Foundation has launched Jajoo Warrngara: The Culture Classroom with 11 partner communities. With just over 2% of educators identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, embedding First Nations perspectives is a significant challenge for non-Indigenous educators. The latest research shows many teachers lack the resources to teach and deliver First Nations content. To address

SharingStories Foundation appoint Co-CEOs to new leadership structure

Ten years after launching SharingStories, Founder and CEO Liz Thompson will step into a Creative Director role and pass the foundation’s leadership to Co-CEOs: Pitta Pitta woman and educational expert Sharon Williams, and experienced operations and program director Taz Miller. While the Co-CEO model is not new, our organisation has embraced this less colonised approach

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Ten years after launching SharingStories, Founder and CEO Liz Thompson will step into a Creative Director role and pass the foundation’s leadership to Co-CEOs: Pitta Pitta woman and educational expert Sharon Williams, and experienced operations and program director Taz Miller. While the Co-CEO model is not new, our organisation has embraced this less colonised approach

2022-2032 International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Language is Culture. Language is central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, demonstrating diversity in how it is expressed, learnt and practised across the Nation. With UNESCO declaring the next ten years as the Decade of Indigenous Languages, this year provides a significant platform to acknowledge and support the ongoing revitalisation and continuity of

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Language is Culture. Language is central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, demonstrating diversity in how it is expressed, learnt and practised across the Nation. With UNESCO declaring the next ten years as the Decade of Indigenous Languages, this year provides a significant platform to acknowledge and support the ongoing revitalisation and continuity of

Liz Thompson Wins Pro Bono Australia’s Innovator Award

After decades, supporting First Nations communities in the recording and sharing of cultural knowledge and stories, Liz Thompson has been awarded the Judges Award for Innovator in the 2021 Pro Bono Impact Awards. The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication over many years. Liz began working with Indigenous communities in 1992

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After decades, supporting First Nations communities in the recording and sharing of cultural knowledge and stories, Liz Thompson has been awarded the Judges Award for Innovator in the 2021 Pro Bono Impact Awards. The award is a testament to the hard work and dedication over many years. Liz began working with Indigenous communities in 1992

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