‘We’re all part of that river, we drink one water from the one main rainfall. Everybody.’

Through this short film, senior Gooniyandi artist Mervyn Street shares his art and storytelling about the waters of the Warlibiddi/Margaret and Martuwarra/Fitzroy Rivers catchment, and their vital significance to the Country and people’s lives.

Mervyn is sharing his wisdom through these words to help viewers understand the rhythms of water and life and what they mean in his philosophical tradition. He also hopes it will help viewers understand the importance of the Warlibiddi/Margaret and Martuwarra/Fitzroy Rivers not only to sustain life, but also to mediate social connections and to carry culture.