Exploring the unique literary scene on a tiny island at the edge of the world...

In this final episode of season one, pakana researcher, writer, poet, and activist, Theresa Sainty, discusses the painstaking, profoundly important work involved in the retrieval of palawa kani, which is based on the ancient languages that were spoken across Lutruwita prior to invasion. Liz and Theresa consider the ongoing legacy of colonisation, as Theresa unpacks the resonance of palawa kani place names, and reflects on the power of language as a connecting force between community, culture and country, and the past and the present.

For our Cities of Literature Book Picks, Liz talks about her own novel, Catherine Wheel, at the suggestion of Remotely Lit’s producer, Tiffany Dimmack, and the Topical Chat sees Liz and Kate delve into the study of Creative Writing – a timely choice, given that they'll be co-teaching the 2027 Faber Academy Writing a Novel course in Nipaluna/Hobart.

Fingers crossed, we hope to see you next year, for season two!

Correction to the content of this episode: The taypani milaythina-tu (Return to Country) exhibition at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, was not, as stated in this episode, by Milangkani Projects. It was a TMAG exhibition.

Find the complete show notes at the Remotely Lit website.

Written and presented by Liz Evans. Produced by Tiffany Dimmack.

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