ABC Speaking Out

North East Arnhem Land group, East Journey drop by, Aboriginal Choreographer, Tammi Gissell discusses her latest work for the debut of the Ochre Contemporary Dance Company in Perth, find out about Deadly Maths and brand new music from Yothu Yindi.

The Saltwater Freshwater Festival has announced its headliners for the 2013 event at Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW and the Yabu Band discuss the year they've had.

When you met New South Wales Art Gallery intern, Tahjee Moar last year she wasn't sure what her final project would be.<br><br>Tahjee discusses her final project and what she hopes to do after she finishes her degree at the Centre of Fine Arts in Sydney.<br><br>Plus new music from Western Australian based band, Oz Island who've just released their debut album.

Mysti Vine admits that she is one of the few Black Burleque performers on the international stage.<br><br>Mysti grew up in Barbados with her grandparents before they moved to Canada.<br><br>She currently performs in London and you'll hear an interview I did with her back in August 2012.

The University of Sydney wants to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pharmacists and believes a summer camp might hold the key.<br><br>Plus Aboriginal Chef, Clayton Donovan talks about his restaurant, how he became a Chef and why he'd like to see more bush food used in everyday Australian cooking.

Meet 2011 David Uniapon Award winner, Dylan Coleman who recently launched her first book, <i>Mazin Grace</i> which is based on her mother's life growing up on a mission in South Australia.<br><br>Plus new music from African Australian Hip Hop outfit, Diafrix.

<i>Boundary Street</i> is a new play which looks at the influence of the jazz clubs set up by African American soldiers in Brisbane during World War II.<br><br>Heywire is looking for stories from young people living in regional Australia and new music from Uncle Seaman Dan.<br><br>Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout or soundcloud.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.

The former Aboriginal mission of Purga in south-west Queensland recently held its first NAIDOC event and you'll hear stories from the trainees of Brisbane's Indigenous radio station, 98.9FM who have been working with Speaking Out which is a partnership between the station and ABC Radio.<br><br>Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout or soundcloud.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.

The Yung Warriors talk about their new album, <i>Standing Strong</i> and you'll hear about a new self guided tour giving you the Aboriginal history of the Manly Dam on Sydney's Northern Beaches.<br><br>Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout or soundcloud.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.

<i>Lines in the Sand Arts Festival</i> is not far away and will bring together artists, residents and visitors on North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane.<br><br>And Ostwelve from Canadian music platform, RPM.FM drops by with another stash of the latest First Nations music from the U.S, Canada and this time Igloolik!<br><br>Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout and join the conversation.

<i>I've Been Working on the Railway</i> is a new exhibition sharing the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who worked on Australia's rail network during the 50s, 60s and 70s.<br><br>Hear about how the Napranum community on the West Coast of Cape York are trying to tackle the high cost of fresh fruit and vegetables and new music from Perth's Ulla Shay.<br><br>Come find us at facebook.com/abcspeakingout

You'll look back at the 20th anniversary of the Mabo vs Queensland High Court challenge, BlakDance 2012 lands in Brisbane and check out the first major conference into Australia's Indigenous watercraft.

You'll find out who the 2012 Red Ochre Award winner is, hear about Robyn Caughlan's new memoir <i>Waiting at the Gate</i> and new music from Sydney MC, Sky'High.

The Medics talk about their debut album, <i>Foundations</i> which was released this week.<br><br>Ostwelve from Canadian music platform, RPMFM, drops by to play the latest First Nations music from Canada and the US.<br><br>And Part 2 of my conversation with Malik Farrakhan, Chief of Security for Public Enemy and former professional footballer, Actor and Model.

Rachel Perkins from Blackfella Films talks about their partnership with the Sydney Film Festival and their co-production with ABCTV on <i>Mabo</i> - a telemovie on the story behind Eddie Mabo's High Court challenge with four other plantiffs. <br><br>Plus - Malik Farrakhan is the Chief of Security for US Hip Hop group, Public Enemy. He's been involved with the band for 23 years. <br><br>But prior that, he and his brother were also the first African American siblings to play Professional Football together for the same team back in 1967.