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Five questions to Marcus Corowa: this week on IndigenousX Five questions to Marcus Corowa: this week on IndigenousX
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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. Who are you, where are you from, what do you do?Tell us about yourself. Who are you, where are you from, what do you do?
I am a musician, singer and songwriter of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander decent. My Aboriginal heritage is from the Bundjalung nation of Northern New South Wales and my South Sea heritage is from the Island of Tanna in Vanuatu.I am a musician, singer and songwriter of Aboriginal and South Sea Islander decent. My Aboriginal heritage is from the Bundjalung nation of Northern New South Wales and my South Sea heritage is from the Island of Tanna in Vanuatu.
I grew up in Bowen, North Queensland. I spent my childhood years swimming and fishing in the local rivers, eating loads of mangos and learning how to play the guitar. I now live in Sydney and work professionally in the music industry.I grew up in Bowen, North Queensland. I spent my childhood years swimming and fishing in the local rivers, eating loads of mangos and learning how to play the guitar. I now live in Sydney and work professionally in the music industry.
What do you plan to talk about on @IndigenousX this week?What do you plan to talk about on @IndigenousX this week?
I plan to talk about all things National Aboriginies and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) and share behind the scenes photos from my various NAIDOC gigs around the country. I'll be connecting with other artists and organisers to help spread the word on what's happening in local communities to celebrate NAIDOC.I plan to talk about all things National Aboriginies and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) and share behind the scenes photos from my various NAIDOC gigs around the country. I'll be connecting with other artists and organisers to help spread the word on what's happening in local communities to celebrate NAIDOC.
What issue affecting Indigenous people do you think is most pressing?What issue affecting Indigenous people do you think is most pressing?
I think education is a pressing issue. Education is knowledge, and I think that if we can maintain our culture while pursing everyday education, then we will be better people for it.I think education is a pressing issue. Education is knowledge, and I think that if we can maintain our culture while pursing everyday education, then we will be better people for it.
Who are your role models, and why?Who are your role models, and why?
I look up to and respect the Indigenous men and women in my family who went before me and faced adversity to pave the way for my generation. They constantly inspire me and I like to draw on their stories and experiences when songwriting. Musically, my role models are my granddad and dad who surrounded me with music when I was growing up and taught me how to play the guitar from age six.I look up to and respect the Indigenous men and women in my family who went before me and faced adversity to pave the way for my generation. They constantly inspire me and I like to draw on their stories and experiences when songwriting. Musically, my role models are my granddad and dad who surrounded me with music when I was growing up and taught me how to play the guitar from age six.
What are your hopes for the future?What are your hopes for the future?
To see a greater increase in Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander children graduating from school and advancing into tertiary education. They are the future of our people and our voice, they have the ability to continue to make positive changes.To see a greater increase in Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and South Sea Islander children graduating from school and advancing into tertiary education. They are the future of our people and our voice, they have the ability to continue to make positive changes.
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