Person: Warren Foster
Warren Ngarrae Foster is a Monaro Yuin musician, actor, dancer and writer. Warren is the leader and founder of the Gulaga Dance Group, worked as a cultural consultant and vocal artist in Bangarra Theatre Company’s 2018 production ‘Dark Emu’. Musically, Warren uses hip-hop to spark discussions of reconciliation, culture and the dreams of young people. Warren is a highly regarded and respected community member and knowledge holder and regularly hosts cultural immersion and cultural tours around the significant and important sites of Wallaga Lake.
Gulaga Dancers
The Gulaga Dancers, led by Warren Ngarrae Foster, are a respected cultural dance group from Yuin Country. Guided by Senior Cultural Custodians,…
Warren Foster
Warren Ngarrae Foster is a respected Djiringandj/Yuin, cultural knowledge-keeper, artist, and storyteller from Wallaga Lake on the South Coast of New South…
Law of the Tongue
Warren Foster shares the story of the Law of the Tongue. He explains that there used to be a partnership between orcas and people to hunt the whales….
Mamadha (Native Cherry)
Warren Foster talks about the Mummuda, or native cherry. He explains how Yuin people see it versus how settlers see the plant. Warren talks through the uses of the plant….
Respect for Women
Warren Foster talks about the importance of respect for women as birth givers and teachers….
The Voice to Parliament
Warren Foster shares his understanding about why the Voice to Parliament referendum was unsuccessful….
Invasion Day / Survival Day / Australia Day
Warren Foster explains what Australia Day means to him and explains his feelings on January 26….
Migration
Warren Foster talks about migration and the similar ways that people and whales travel. Warren explains that whales also have songlines and pass their songs down….
Spirit
Warren Foster talks about spirit. He explains the beliefs Yuin people have and the way that spirit is connected to all….
