A New Dawn

by

Desert Pea Mob

April-May 2009

This song promotes a message of reconciliation and working together for indigenous and

non-indigenous communities.

It was created by Desert Pea Media with students from Boggabilla Central School in remote north west NSW, as part of their hip hop literacy program.

Smugglers of Light Foundation have supported the production of the song, which is currently getting airplay on Triple J.

This film clip was produced by Desert Pea Media, in partnership with the Smugglers of Light.

Congratulations to the kids

from

Boggabilla Central School NSW !!

Charting in the top 100

on Triple J's unearthed Feb. / March 2010.

click here to cast your vote

About Hip Hop Media

 

Hip hop literacy is a ground breaking media mentoring technique,

focusing on the relationship between indigenous young people

and contemporary mainstream music.

This hugely successful, innovative technique effectively

engages young people, enables a healthy dialogue around

local issues and cultural education.

Engaging young people through hip hop storytelling

builds literacy and rhythmic numeracy in a non-confrontational,

culturally relevant way.

Manipulating an ‘americanised’ musical form to explore local ideas,

advocate awareness of local issues and celebrate local culture

and community.

  

The content of our media outcomes focus on a message

of tolerance and cultural understanding - across the schoolyard

and also the community.

Our short programs create opportunities for young people

of all backgrounds to learn, create and communicate

relevant contemporary stories in a way that directly

accesses their peer groups.

By telling their stories across a relevant cultural platform,

young people can increase rates of literacy, attendance

and develop a sense of pride in community, country and culture.
Featuring a unique mentoring process, we model a microcosm for reconciliation, creating opportunities for participants to see

and understand the process of living and working together.

  



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