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.
Creation Story
Warren Foster shares a Creation story about the animals….
Culture
Warren Foster talks about Culture and what it means to him. He explains that Culture is the forefront of who he is and why he exists….
Dances
Warren Foster talks about traditonal dances. He discusses the different reasons for danc, its traditions and healing power….
Dulagaal
Warren Foster talks about the dulagaal. He shares stories about the dulagaal, what places they live in and his importance in culture….
Importance of Welcome to Country
Warren Foster talks about the importance of Welcome to Country. He explains the cultural significance it holds and likens it to being welcomed into someone’s home….
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….
Stolen Generation
Warren Foster talks about the Stolen Generations and shares the story of his father being taken….
