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Poetry in First Languages workshop on Dharawal land

8th May 2019

Red Room Poetry’s Kirli Saunders led Poetry in First Languages on Dharawal land with First Nations poet Ethan Bell, musician Nicole Smede, artist Aunty Trish Levett and Language Custodian Jacob Morris. 40 First Nations students from local primary and high schools created poetry in language with thanks to Merrigong Theatre Co and Wollongong Art Gallery and all our generous supporters. 

Watch the video from WIN News Illawarra.

WIN News Illawarra

David Astle Cryptic Crossword (SMH 1 May 2019)

1st May 2019

This is a David Astle puzzle, cmissioned by Red Room Poetry as part of the sydney Writers Festival. DA Will perform his work tonight at Art After Hours at the AGNSW (1 May 2019). 

SMH

Wordplay: Cryptic challenges that step outside the box

26th April 2019

If your name is Bob and you’re fond of crosswords, then stop reading now. To shorten the odds, if you’re a word-wangling Bob with a significant birthday on the horizon then avert your gaze. 

SMH

Justicematters podcast – poetry in indigenous language (episode 3)

22nd April 2019

This episode emphasises the role of Elders in mentoring young indigenous offenders on the diversionary program at Balund-a. Uncle Lewis Walker has been a regular collaborator in the annual Red Room Unlocked poetry and music workshops.

Justicematters

Poetry in First Languages program expands

10th April 2019

The unique Poetry In First Languages (PIFL) program developed by Red Room Poetry has announced it will expand its teaching of poetry in First Nations languages beyond New South Wales and into Queensland, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory this year.

Copyright Agency

‘Songlines are our poems, they are the maps of our journeys’

26th March 2019

A First Nations poetry program is teaching the younger generation to create poetry in language, liberate ideas of identity and culture, and learn about the environment.

National Indigenous Times

Webinar: First Languages, Education and Reconciliation

22nd March 2019

Guest webinar co-host, Gunai author, poet and educator, Kirli Saunders, shares practical insights and inspiration from Red Room Poetry’s Poetry in First Languages initiative.

Register to watch the webinar.

Big Marker

Breakfast with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck, with guest Kirli Saunders

22nd March 2019

Kirli Saunders speaks with Wendy Harmer and Robbie Buck about Red Room Poetry's program, Poetry in First Languages. 

ABC Radio Sydney

Celebrating Poetry in First Languages this World Poetry Day

21st March 2019

The unique Poetry In First Languages (PIFL) program developed by Red Room Poetry has announced it will expand its teaching of poetry in First Nations languages beyond New South Wales and into Queensland, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory this year. 

Art News Portal

The poet who wants all students to be well versed in Aboriginal languages

21st March 2019

Kirli Saunders has a bold proposal: teach Australia’s kids local Indigenous languages by writing poetry.

NITV (SBS)