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| Five questions to Chris Tamwoy : on the power of music and education | Five questions to Chris Tamwoy : on the power of music and education |
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| Each week, a new guest hosts the @IndigenousX twitter account to discuss topics of interest as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. In partnership with IndigenousX, we’re inviting its weekly host to tell us about who they are, what issues they’re passionate about, and what they have in store for us during their upcoming week. | Each week, a new guest hosts the @IndigenousX twitter account to discuss topics of interest as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. In partnership with IndigenousX, we’re inviting its weekly host to tell us about who they are, what issues they’re passionate about, and what they have in store for us during their upcoming week. |
| Tell us about yourself | Tell us about yourself |
| I am an 18 year old guitarist from Logan, Brisbane and I'm of Torres Strait Islander descent from the Badu, Boigu and Darnley Islands. I completed Grade 12 last year and am now studying full time at university – a bachelor of music. As a part time job, I referee Rugby League for Queensland Rugby League. | |
| My biggest passion is music, and I have been playing the guitar since I was eight years old. | |
| Since playing at TEDxBrisbane last year, I’ve played some great gigs including the Woodford Folk Festival, Drive Time with the Doctor on Triple J, the Gold Coast Titans season launch, and will play at Bluesfest next week. | |
| What do you plan on talking about on IndigenousX this week? | What do you plan on talking about on IndigenousX this week? |
| My aim will be to share my stories as a musician, and share my culture. I am a huge believer in the power of positivity, so I always like to share things that make me look on the bright side of life. I have recently been working on raising awareness on racism and cyber bullying, youth suicide and Indigenous education, so I will tackle that, too. These are important issues, and people should be talking about them if we want to find solutions. | |
| What issues affecting Indigenous peoples are you most passionate about? | What issues affecting Indigenous peoples are you most passionate about? |
| Indigenous education is a big one –supporting kids to finish school and reach their full potential. There are so many challenges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face in our day and age as a result of past events, such as employment and a healthy lifestyle – but education gives people the power to be able to access better choices for themselves. I think better education opportunities will result in real outcomes in closing the gap. | |
| Who are your role models, and why? | Who are your role models, and why? |
| I have so many! I think John Butler is an amazing musician. My grandmother Maulo, my mum and dad and siblings. | |
| What are your hopes for the future? | What are your hopes for the future? |
| I want to become a successful musician and be a positive example for Indigenous and non-Indigenous kids. | |