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This episode we go on a crafty adventure to the outback. Talk to Sharna Nolan from the Skateistan project. And we have a wee feminist analysis of some current craft trends. Plus music, events and websites.

This week on the Craft Cartel podcast we go on a crafty travelling adventure to Uluru and check out some of the amazing Indigenous Craft collectives: 
Maruku Arts 
Kaltjiti Arts 
To understand more about the NT Intervention and how to support the resistance to the invasion, please visit the National Aboriginal Alliance and ANTaR. First track is 'Steven Wallace, Waiata Tangi' by Anatonio Te Maiotia from the album Tu Kotahi: Freedom Fighting Anthems supporting those affection by the October 15th Raids. We interview Sharna Nolan from the seriously awesome Skateistan project which is working to teach kids in Kabul how to skateboard. If you like the sounds of this project please make a donation to the project, and tell your friends!! Second track is 'There is a War going on for your Mind' by Flobots We also delve into the issues surrounding female body representation in the craft world and the current trend of vacant googly eyed big headed freaks. We'd love to hear what you think! This episodes links to check out are: The Groundswell Collective Make Art Like You Care Anti Advertising Agency ArtThreat Rebel Art Just Seeds Notices Free Tibet XStitch Comp Pop Goes The Needle Hoopla #2 (coming VERY soon!) Listen Now! The best way to listen to the podcast is to subscribe and download today! 
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