Graham Ellis-Smith has provided services in a range of areas concerning Aboriginal people, culture and economic development for over 25 years. Graham's work has focused on employment and enterprise development, intercultural and environmental education (2 Way), access to and management of land; and culturally aligned and appropriate healing processes for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. In this episode we dig deep into Graham's life and experience perspectives on indigeneity, spirituality and universality throughout all aspects of his work.

Plus check out my new song ‘Midnight Sun’, from my solo musical project BoTik. This is the newest single from the album ''Songs At The End of the World'' coming out October 2021. The album addresses, amongst other topics, existential environmental issues.  For more info and the link to listen, visit linktr.ee/BoTik

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00:00:00 Welcome Back! Season 2!New Music!

00:05:00 Getting to know Graham and his local landscape

00:10:00 An Authentic Outdoor Education:Growing up with the Australian Bush as Playground

00:19:10 Connection consciousness, Indigeneity & Spirituality

00:27:30 Fundamental truths expressed through nature & shared indigenous origins

00:31:28 The Life Cycle: parallels across peoples and outdoor programs

00:42:30 Aboriginal Elders and Quantum Physics

00:43:45 Facilitating open spaces to talk about ‘strange’, ‘supernatural’ and otherwise spiritual experiences

00:50:20 Graham’s introduction into Aborigianal society

00:55:32 Acceptance and Responsibility to the land

00:57:40 Why have we forgotten about out connections with nature

01:03:32 How are we remembering who we are?

01:06:00 Outdoor Programs :‘Slowing down’ & being ‘’present’’ into

01:15:00 Mindfulness: Negotiating our Past and future while remaining in the present

01:22:00 Aboriginal Teachers on destroying the earth, destroying ourselves

01:24:52 Re(Creation): What are we re-creating when engaging in recreation?

01:34:00 Awareness: Falling asleep Collectively, Waking up individually

01:36:45 Take the opportunity to provide triggers, sew seeds, and build bridges

01:39:50 Closing Reflections

01:43:00 Song: “Midnight Sun” by BoTik