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Indigenous poets in Sydney honored survival and resistance at "Speaking Fire," a truth-telling event emphasizing listening and solidarity.
On Saturday, Indigenous poets and creatives gathered in Redfern, Sydney, for "Speaking Fire," a event curated by Gomeroi poet Rob Waters to honor survival, resistance, and Blak brilliance through spoken word.
Held in a site central to First Nations activism, the gathering emphasized truth-telling and deep listening, urging non-Indigenous audiences to listen without interruption.
Named for fire’s cultural role as a gathering and symbol of resilience, the event aimed to move beyond romanticized storytelling toward meaningful connection.
Part of Story Week, a national initiative celebrating Indigenous narratives, it highlighted lived experiences and called for solidarity through active listening.
Poetas indígenas en Sydney honraron la supervivencia y la resistencia en "Speaking Fire", un evento de verdad que enfatiza la escucha y la solidaridad.