Tasma Walton

Tasma Walton, an award-winning actor and author with Boonwurrung/Bunurong heritage, delves deep into her family history and the power of storytelling. She recalls transformative childhood experiences inspired by her grandmother's saltwater tales. The conversation explores the darker realities behind her ancestor Nannertgarrook's story, revealing the harsh truths of sealers' abductions and the impact of intergenerational trauma. Tasma also shares her journey of writing 'I Am Nannertgarrook' as a reclaiming act of her heritage and identity.

Tasma Walton, an actor and author known for 'I Am Nannertgarrook', alongside Darren Rix and Craig Cormick, co-authors of 'Warra Warra Wai', explore the reclaiming of Indigenous narratives and identities. They discuss the impact of colonialism on First Nations families and the urgent need to restore traditional place names. Anthony Sharwood shares insights from his work on the Polish freedom fighter connected to the mountain. The conversation highlights storytelling's power in fostering cultural understanding and the emotional resilience inherited from women's histories.