Sydney Elders: Continuing Aboriginal Stories, interviews with Aboriginal Elders for the State Library of New South Wales, directed by Jonathan Jones

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15-30 May 2017

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4 moving images

Uncle Charles ‘Chicka’ Madden is from Gadigal country and is a recognised member of the Redfern and inner-city community. Uncle Chicka worked in the construction industry for most of his life and has been involved in many organisations including the Aboriginal Medical Service and Redfern All Blacks.

Uncle Dennis Foley is a Gai-maraigal man from northern Sydney. He spent much of his early years growing up on his grandmother’s country on the northern beaches. Uncle Dennis has worked in education and has published a book about his country.

Aunty Sandra Lee is a Dharug Elder of the Boorooberongal clan from Blacktown, where she is an active member of the western Sydney Aboriginal community. Her family is descended from Maria Locke, the first Aboriginal person to marry a European and own property. Aunty Sandra has been involved with many Aboriginal organisations and sits on several boards, constantly pushing for recognition of Dharug people.

Aunty Esme Timbery is a celebrated Bidjigal artist and Elder from the Aboriginal mission community of La Perouse on the shores of Botany Bay. Aunty Esme comes from a long line of Timberys and, like her ancestors, is a renowned shellwork artist whose work has been widely collected.

Sydney-based artist and independent curator Jonathan Jones is a Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi descendant of south-east Australia. He is well known for his site-specific installations, which explore Indigenous practices, histories, relationships and ideas.

References:
Sydney Elders : Continuing Aboriginal Stories. Sydney, NSW : State Library of New South Wales, 2018.

Four interviews with Aboriginal Elders, filmed in their homes or on their country, for the 'Sydney Elders : Continuing Aboriginal Stories' project, including an exhibition directed by curator Jonathan Jones, held at the State Library of NSW from 4-18 October 2018. The Elders represent different Aboriginal groups who continue to occupy the Sydney region from the north (Gai-maraigal), south (Bidjigal), east (Gadigal), and west (Boorooberongal).

Interviews include:
Charles "Chicka" Madden interview recorded at Alexandria, 18 May 2017
Dennis Foley interview recorded at Narrabeen, 15 May 2017
Sandra Lee interview recorded at Doonside, 30 May 2017
Esme Timbery interview recorded at La Perouse, 17 May 2017

In copyright:
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy copyright holder

Here is the link to the 'Sydney Elders : Continuing Aboriginal Stories' website sydneyelders.sl.nsw.gov.au/

Director, Jonathan Jones; producer, Fotini Manikakis; cinematographer, Justine Kerrigan; sound recordists, Jared Transfield, Dave Sims; editor, Elliott Magen; camera assistants, Jason Rodrigues, Luke Whitmore, Juliet Young, Bebi Zekirovksi.