Big Ideas Join Jodi Edwards and her Sea Kin on a journey that flows like salt water — you won't see the sea in the same way
Jul 9, 2025
Join Jodi Edwards, a Walbanja woman and esteemed artist, educator, and researcher, as she connects with the ocean through her Unbroken Whispers project. Author James Bradley dives into the ocean's influence on human history and the environment. Mark Rowland discusses the Gaia Imperative, offering insights on restoring ecological balance. Together, they explore Aboriginal kinship with marine life, the vital role of women in fishing traditions, and the importance of preserving traditional ecological knowledge amid climate change.
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Jodi's Deep Sea Kinship
- Jodi Edwards shares her personal connection to Sea Country and sea kin from birth on the coast.
- She feels the ocean's heartbeat and kinship, rooted deeply in her Indigenous heritage and upbringing.
Matriarchal Sea Country Traditions
- Sea Country is traditionally matriarchal, led by powerful women like Burungaroo.
- Women practice ancient fishing knowledge, create fishing tools, and maintain ecological stewardship through cultural songs.
Reclaiming Indigenous Sea Names
- The project Unbroken Whispers reclaims Indigenous names for sea creatures, respecting original cultural connections.
- It highlights symbiotic relationships between Aboriginal peoples and marine mammals like whales and orcas.
