November 23, 2024

The ACT comic

At A Curious Tractor, we believe in the power of storytelling to cultivate change and foster connections. Our latest endeavour brings this belief to life through a vibrant comic strip series, illustrating the unique areas of our farm. Each scene is a visual representation of the core concepts and values that drive our mission. From the rich knowledge network of The Soil to the innovative hub of The Lab, we've created a dynamic, engaging way to share our journey with you.

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It is not perfect just yet but keen to keep playing and see how this speed to creation can help us to tell great stories in a different medium.

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Seeds of Change: Walking with Elders and Youth on Kalkadoon Country

Returning to Kalkadoon Country (Mount Isa) became a profound lesson in community-led change. Supporting Brodie's evolution as a youth mentor, I witnessed wisdom flowing from two key elders: Uncle George, whose decades as a Police Liaison Officer taught him that real youth work happens through consistent presence, and Gary at the Men's Shed, whose practical approach shows how healing happens through doing. A simple create bed project wove through these conversations, transforming from initial setbacks into moments of dignity and connection - particularly when building with community members like Mark. Aunty Joan's careful preservation of cultural knowledge through her self-taught writing grounded these experiences in deeper tradition, reminding us that Indigenous wisdom offers pathways through modern challenges. As Uncle George said, "If you speak from the heart and you tell, and you say the right things and you speak the truth, people listen" - a guidance that proved true throughout this journey of learning and connection on Kalkadoon Country.

The Spirit Must Be Strong

Through his work with Palm Island's rangers, Richard Cassidy shows how meaningful change happens when young people find their identity through both cultural connection and purposeful action - creating transformation that moves at the speed of ceremony rather than commerce.

Wilya Janta: A Paradigm Shift in Housing for Remote Aboriginal Communities

Tonight reminded us that the solutions we seek already exist in Aboriginal wisdom and ways of doing - we just need to listen, learn, and follow proper protocols in bringing them into the present.

The ACT comic

Read our other posts

Seeds of Change: Walking with Elders and Youth on Kalkadoon Country

The Spirit Must Be Strong

Wilya Janta: A Paradigm Shift in Housing for Remote Aboriginal Communities

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