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.
Songs
Warren Foster talks about songs, songlines and the different reasons for song….
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….
Tea Tree
Warren Foster talks about the tea tree plant, tea tree oil and the way it was used….
Timber for Tool Making
Warren Foster talks about different trees, bark and their purposes. He shares what was crafted from different woods and how they were made….
Traditional Covering
Warren Foster talks about clothes, or what someone would use to cover themself. He talks about animal skins and fur that were used….
Wallaga Lake Community
Warren Foster talks about Wallaga Lake, the community and the history of the place….
Buran (Stringy Bark)
Warren Foster talks about Buran and the multiple ways stringy bark is used….
Whaling Days
Warren Foster talks about the whaling industry in Eden. He talks about his great grandfathers and shares some of their stories from whaling and fishing….
Bush Medicine
Warren Foster talks about bush medicine. He explains how taking medicine, eating bush tucker or eating the native animals was also a way of taking in the land and a strengthening of the connection to Land and Country….
