Field Notes & Narratives
Every story here was shared willingly, recorded with care, and published with permission. These are real voices from real places.
The Kula Project in Rwanda — $25,000 for coffee farmer fellowships and savings circles. Odette increased her coffee yields; a family achieved school for all children through a micro-business loan....
BG Fit's weekly Tuesday gym sessions at Mount Isa PCYC have grown from 5 to 20 regular attendees, building trust through consistency....
The Palm Island Aboriginal Community recently gathered to celebrate a momentous occasion, the opening of the newly upgraded Palm Island Early Childhood Center. The day was filled with joy and pride, d...
Agnes Watton - Riding Out the Storm Alone === [00:00:00] Because like she's the only one on the island that's got an elevator. Oh, really? Yeah. Not because of her health. Yep. Condition. Um, could...
Elder Ethel Robinson shares a poignant story of her family's history, weaving together threads of resilience and survival. Her father, Tom, was a Southie Aboriginal from Halifax, while her mother was ...
Elder Frank Daniel Landers shares a poignant story of resilience and community, reflecting on his life journey from Ingham to the Palm Island Aboriginal Community. Born in the 1940s, Frank's family wa...
Elder Ethel Robinson, a distinguished member of the Palm Island community, shares a poignant narrative of resilience and cultural heritage. Her story begins with her father, Tom, a proud Southie Abori...
Patricia Doyle: Palm Is Where the Heart Is === [00:00:00] Um, my name's Ben. Hi, Patricia Francis. And your sisters? Yeah. Proper sisters. Yep. I'm gonna record, is that okay? Yeah, that's fine. So...
Winnie Oba, a cultural advisor from the Palm Island Aboriginal Community, shares a heartfelt narrative of her familial roots and the resilience embedded in her heritage. Her story begins with her moth...
Uncle Allan Welcome stands as a storyteller and custodian of Great Palm Island, weaving together the past and present of a land rich with culture and history. As he speaks, he paints a vivid picture o...
From Exemption Cards to Cyclones: Remembering, Surviving and Rebuilding on Palm === [00:00:00] Fires because it took bad or foot, whatever. Yeah. I didn't get affected by any of that. Yeah. But peo...
Ruby - Power out === [00:00:00] About Palm Island, you know? Yeah. So yeah, that's us. Amazing. Thank you. Might might take a few pictures. Yep. Yeah we can we do a picture on the beach? Come on, ...
Food, Water and Supply Stress === [00:00:00] Usually a letter, a letterhead, and it's like, I elder blah, support this program, blah. And then, and then it's got a signature. But in my, in my mind ...
Ruby Sibley is an Aboriginal woman who has spent her entire life on Palm Island, a place she describes with deep affection. "I love Palm," she says, relishing the peace and quiet her home offers compa...
Christopher - Two Different Judgements in Australia === [00:00:00] Yep. When that thing happened. Yep. I've got time happened. Yep. It just, it was just the whole island. Yeah. And kids Yeah, for s...
In the close-knit Palm Island community, Hailey Jane Wetzel stands as a pillar of support and resilience. As the manager of the Child and Family Center, Hailey has seen firsthand the profound impact o...
Rachel Atkinson, the dedicated CEO of the Palm Island Community Company (PICC), has spent nearly 18 years nurturing a model of community-driven empowerment. Reflecting on her journey, Rachel shares ho...
In the heart of the Palm Island Aboriginal Community, Elder Del Louise Pryor shares her poignant story, weaving a narrative of connection, loss, and resilience. She begins with her grandfather, Peter ...
In the heart of the Palm Island Aboriginal Community, an elder's voice resonates with wisdom and a vision for empowering the youth through meaningful engagement. The elder speaks of the disconnect bet...
In the heart of Palm Island, a story of resilience unfolds as community members strive to restore their vital daycare facility after a devastating storm. The storm left the building soaked and mold-in...
