Since 2011, First Nations clans have been sharing their stories on their terms with ​Red Earth Groups​

Yidumduma Bill Harney is the last fully initiated Elder of the Wardaman people of the Victoria, Flora, and Katherine River Districts of the Northern Territory of Australia. Born in MUY MUY clan country in the early 1930. He is a Master Storyteller, Songman, Didjeridoo Player/Maker, Painter, and Author. All his art forms have the deepest roots in the celebration of his Wardaman Aboriginal heritage and his unique ability to “walk in both worlds” and communicate the joy of his culture to a global audience.

Along with her sisters Molly, Janice & Dorene, Margaret is a Traditional Owner in a homeland in Rock Country, West Arnhem Land. As a senior Elder, she is consulted on all matters concerning her community. She loves sharing her culture and traditions, especially around Skin Names – what this means, and how it works. Margaret, spends most of her time with family, working together to hunt, gather, weave, and enjoy bush tucker delicacies – including File Snake!

Joseph Parry has been living out at Woodycupildia and Nauiyu since he was a child. Joe is very friendly and talkative and loves sharing his stories. He is very passionate about sharing his and his family's knowledge, which is why he started the Watjan Tours business. His goal is to set up the tour business so that his family can live out on country and stay away from the distractions of the city.

Dianthea Murray is the daughter of the Traditional Owners of a remote Homeland near Bulman NT. She lives and works in Bulman alongside many of her family at the local school as a teaching assistant. Her passion is sharing her knowledge of the country with the students at the school and the students who visit.

Lois is the daughter of Donald Fraser OAM, one of the original architects of the APY lands. She lives on a homeland there, where her children and many of her nieces and nephews are currently studying at primary school. She loves spending her weekends on Country, sharing Songline stories, hunting for Maku (witchetty grub) & kangaroo, and enjoying a yarn by the fire. Lois is proud of her culture and her family’s story, and wants to share it with generations to come.

Sammy lives just outside of Mimili on a homeland in the centre of the APY Lands. He learned English later in life and prefers to speak in Pitjantjatjara, the traditional language of the area. Having worked as a stockman on cattle stations in Mimili for most of his life, he is a well known local character. These days enjoys a fairly Traditional life on the land, telling people who venture out about his life and culture.

Peter lives in a remote homeland in the Daintree Rainforest. He is driven to support his Homeland to grow and modernise, straddling the traditional and modern worlds. Having spent much of his life watching the Homeland change over the years and the seasons, he is extremely knowledgeable about local flora and fauna. Peter loves sharing a story and damper with visitors who come to learn about his land.

Kathleen is passionate about sharing her culture with local kids and visiting groups alike, as she is keenly aware of how culture and stories are being lost over time. As an Elder of the Kuku Yalanji nation, she is actively involved in a lot of education and youth initiatives in the Cape York peninsula, and the next generation are paramount to keeping the traditions of her people alive.

Bernie has worked his life on station properties and a nearby sand mine. Now that he has retired from this and has more time on his hands, he is keen to continue expanding his edible native fruit garden and is passionate about hosting groups on his land to share his knowledge and stories from his rich cultural heritage.

Desmond is the Traditional Owner of Yungee homeland. Desmond grew up in the Homeland and spent much of his childhood learning to hunt and gather on Country with his parents, siblings and cousins. Desmond also managed Yungee when it was still Starcke Cattle Station, learning the ropes from his father. With the help of Red Earth, Desmond and his wife Estelle are continually upgrading the homeland to be able to host more groups and share the unique culture and history of their clan with others.

Bulla (or Uncle Bulla) is a Balnggarrawarra Traditional Owner and Senior Ranger at Melsonby Station. Melsonby Homeland is located on ancestral land passed down through Bulla's family. Bulla is the head ranger at Melsonby and leads a group of rangers who look after Melsonby's country. He is very passionate about living on Country, caring for the land, and loves encouraging others to see the beauty and value of Country. Bulla is working with archaeologists and universities to help catalogue and preserve the rich rock art and cultural heritage sites in the area.

Ian Woibo is the Traditional Owner of his family's land at Kalkajaka (Black Mountain) and the custodian of vast areas stretching from Hopevale to the Wujal Wujal area. He is deeply rooted in the land and his ancestral heritage, but he loves having a yarn with visitors, sharing his knowledge and the tales of the mysterious Black Mountain. Oh, and his damper is to die for!