HERSTORY on RTRFM: Charmaine Papertalk Green

A celebrated Wajarri, Badimaya and Wilunyu storyteller, Charmaine Papertalk Green’s work has commanded attention and accolades across an array of areas, from literary awards to school curriculums.

Writing and publishing since she was a teenager, Charmaine is a multi-hyphenate, with titles such as visual artist, author, poet, photographer, and academic under her belt. Frank and fervid, her work bridges topics that affect her community, such as loss, violence, and oppression.

Charmaine is also a vocal advocate for support of First Nations women in WA’s Midwest. Currently residing in Geraldton, she is the Chairperson for the Yamaji Arts Centre, an initiative she has been involved with for over 22 years.

Charmaine Papertalk Green was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Charmaine Papertalk Green speaks to Bec Bowman about all things , and the importance of science for conservation efforts.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.