Koori July 10, 2025Bayley Mifsud Koori or Koorie is a term used for a Victorian Aboriginal person/people.After doing some additional research, it also seems to apply for some parts of NSW.Here are some other states...
Cultural Appropiation July 10, 2025Bayley Mifsud To put it simply, if a non-Indigenous person profits from Aboriginal culture, it constitutes cultural appropriation.I’ve had a lot of messages after my story on Instagram (a non-Indigenous man, who...
Tidda 'Sister' July 10, 2025Bayley Mifsud Tidda – a word meaning ‘sister.’ While there are a lot of Aboriginal languages (over 250), the word Tidda is shared by many Koori mobs. Browse my other blog posts...
Naarm July 10, 2025Bayley Mifsud Thought it was about time I addressed this.I’ve been asked a lot over the past two weeks about these terms, and truth is, I haven’t put much thought into it...
Indigenous November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud Indigenous is the umbrella term for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.‘First Nations’ is another umbrella term however my preference is ‘Indigenous Australian’.Please note this is my preference but...
Naarm 'Melbourne' November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud Did you know that Naarm is the Woi Wurrung word for Melbourne?“Nah-mm”Either Naarm or Narrm - there is no correct way to spell it due to the language only being...
ATSI and why we don’t say it November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud ATSI and why we don’t say it.For those that don’t know, ATSI stands for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.It’s a term that has become popular as businesses and big corporations...
Indigenous or First Nations November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud Indigenous or First Nations.This is an interesting conversation that I’ve been having more and more over the past few years so I thought I’d share some insight.For me PERSONALLY (highlight,...
Boundary Road November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud Did you know that Boundary Roads were first created as borders for Aboriginal people and communities…Boarders which were the limits where Aboriginal people weren’t allowed out/in.A crazy concept to me...
Blak November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud The term ‘Blak’ traces its origins back to 1994, attributed to the creative vision of Aboriginal artist, broadcaster and political activist, Destiny Deacon. Destiny was an influential figure in the...
Why we don't say 'Emerging' November 18, 2024Bayley Mifsud In Aboriginal culture, Eldership is an earned position.Earned through years of experience, commitment and contribution.Years of leading and leadership.Years of nurturing, inspiring and encouraging.The status of Eldership (different from leadership)...
