Exploring the Importance of Indigeneity with Dr Jarita Holbrook

“When I go into those two different communities, I have to introduce myself differently” – Dr Jarita HolbrookToday, Kate, Rae and Felice sit down with Dr Jarita Holbrook to talk about their experience working with Indigenous communities. They discuss the ways in which researcherscan build connections with Indigenous communities and how communication is imperative in collaboration. They talk about the importance of identity when introducing yourself to different audiences and how holding multiple identitiescan be a strength. The discussion then turns to code switching and whiteness, andthe way privilege plays on conceptions of race. Jarita also shares their experiences in Perth and how they navigate issues around funding their research.Episode links:Check out Astrofest in 2026 hereRead about the FAIR and CARE principles forIndigenous Data Governance hereDelve deeper into code-switching here Find out more about Whiteness Theory hereWatch Jarita talk about inclusivity in quantum gravity and cosmology hereFind Jarita on Bluesky @astroholbrook.bsky.social This episode was brought to you by:Episode Host: Kate HolmesSpecial Guests: Dr Jarita Holbrook Produced: Rae Kumar and Felice NgAudio edited: Matthew GillShow notes by: Clare Boon  and Camila Pardo