The Nature Between Us

EP2 Tishiko King - The Power of First Nations Voices

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In this ep, Tessa chats with Tishiko King, a proud Kulkalaig woman from the Island of Masig in Zenadth Kes (Torres Straight Islands). She's the Campaigns Director at Seed Mob, an organiser for the Our Islands Our Home campaign and an all-round legend who is passionate about sharing culture, amplifying social inequality, and advocating for the rights of First Nations people. Tish is currently based in Naarm but has bounced around a bit throughout her interesting life. Hear about her journey to studying marine biology, how she went from working for a mining company to fighting gas exploration in the NT, her experience of attending COP26 last year and the many powerful First Nations led campaigns she is currently fighting for. You can follow Tish @thediaryofagreengirl and get behind Seed Mob at @seedmob and Our Islands Our Home at @ourislandsourhome This season is proudly supported by Spooked Kooks Surfboards, For Purpose Recycling and Camp Cove Swim. To go in the running to win an epic prize-pack head to our website for more details www.thenaturebetweenus.com @thenaturebetweenuspodcast @tessadejosselin