040 | 100 Torres Webb: Preserving and sharing culture

Torres Webb, a proud Indigenous man from Erub in the Torres Strait, is a community leader advocating for traditional knowledge to heal Country and confront climate change. Working on projects addressing climate change across Australia’s north, Webb is also passionate about sharing Indigenous knowledges with students and educators.

See Torres Webb in conversation with investigative journalist Rachael Hocking, recorded live at Powerhouse as part of 100 Climate Conversations. Entry is free, but bookings are essential as places are limited. Doors open at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. No late admittance.

100 Climate Conversations is a two-year survey of visionary Australians who are accelerating the net zero carbon revolution. To find out more and subscribe to the podcast visit 100climateconversations.com.

Torres Webb is a proud Far North Queenslander and Indigenous man from the Torres Strait (Erub, Darnley Island). Torres has a long history of working with a range of educational institutions and communities to promote and showcase the depth of Indigenous scientific knowledge: Ways of being, knowing and doing. He has significant experience of developing science curriculum for all Australian educational sectors. Additionally, Torres has led over 150 different professional learning opportunities for teachers. Utilising inquiry- and strength-based approaches to learning and teaching he focuses on building teacher capability to authentically and respectfully embed Indigenous science knowledges in their practice.

Rachael Hocking is a Warlpiri woman from Lajamanu, currently living on Gadigal land in Sydney. She is a journalist, curator and presenter who is passionate about sharing First Nations stories. Her work can be found across Black media, from the national Indigenous newspaper Koori Mail to NITV. She is a director on the board of the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma in the Asia Pacific, and Common Ground.