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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T190000
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting & Guest Speaker: Catherine Guinness
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday 18 November 2025Time: 7.00 – 9.00 pmLocation: Allwood House\, 901 Main Road\, Hurstbridge \nJoin the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group Inc. for our 2025 Annual General Meeting. We’re looking for more active members to be part of the year ahead—help shape our projects\, partnerships\, and community work for reconciliation in Nillumbik. \nThe evening will include the Election of Office Bearers\, followed by Yarns and Supper after the official meeting. \nRSVP below to help us anticipate catering for the supper. \n\nGuest Speaker: Catherine Guinness\nCatherine Guinness will share stories from Beyond the Meeting of the Waters: A Yorta Yorta Life Story\, co-authored with her partner Wayne Atkinson\, a Yorta Yorta Elder. \nBooks will be available for cash sale ($45) on the night. \nWe warmly invite all members and friends of reconciliation to attend and connect with our local community. \nLearn more about the book \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/2025-annual-general-meeting-guest-speaker-catherine-guinness/
LOCATION:Allwood Neighbourhood House\, 901 Main Road\, Hurstbridge\, Victoria\, 3099\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Annual General Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250831T090000
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SUMMARY:Counter Colonialism Workshop with Uncle Rob Patton
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a transformative learning experience that supports justice\, healing and change\n\n\n\n Sunday 31 August 2025 ⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm  Edendale Community Environment Farm\, Gastons Road\, Eltham \nTickets: Places are limited\, early registration is recommended: Book now via Humanitix → \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Workshop\n\n\n\nJoin Uncle Rob Patton for Workshop 1: Beyond Colonialism – Awareness Raising\, the first in the Counter Colonialism Workshop Series. \n\n\n\nThis interactive session invites participants to unpack the hidden ways colonialism continues to shape our lives\, relationships\, and institutions. Through lived experience\, storytelling\, and group reflection\, you’ll gain insight into how power operates\, challenge colonial narratives\, and explore new ways of supporting justice and reconciliation in everyday practice. \n\n\n\nAs one past participant shared: \n\n\n\n“It’s hard to describe how profound this experience was. It wasn’t just a workshop—it was collective healing.” \n\n\n\nNRG member Fairlie reflects: \n\n\n\n“As a past participant and member of NRG\, I found this Workshop to be insightful\, reflective and inspiring.” \n\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\n\n\n\nThis workshop offers a unique opportunity to: \n\n\n\n\nDeepen understanding of how colonialism operates interpersonally and systemically.\n\n\n\nReflect on your role within these systems.\n\n\n\nLearn practical skills to shift mindsets and practices.\n\n\n\nGrow in confidence working alongside First Nations peoples and communities.\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll be encouraged to listen deeply\, engage respectfully\, and leave with tools to support justice and healing in your own context. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n\n\n\nRob Patton is a social worker with more than 40 years’ experience working alongside Indigenous communities. With a background in community development\, trauma therapy\, and psychodynamic practice\, Rob brings lived experience as a colonised person together with decades of professional insight. His facilitation style is relational\, embodied\, and grounded in a commitment to truth-telling and justice. \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nVenue: Edendale Community Environment Farm\, Eltham. Edendale is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all visitors. Accessibility information is available via Cergé\, with a companion phone app for people living with disability\, parents\, carers\, and support workers.\n\n\n\nRefreshments: Light refreshments provided. Feel free to bring your own food if you’d like something more substantial for morning tea.\n\n\n\nBookings: Places are limited\, and bookings close Thursday 27 August. Early registration recommended.\n\n\n\nTicket Pricing:\n\n\n\n$90 – Low wage\n\n\n\n$135 – Standard\n\n\n\n$155 – Corporate/Government\n\n\n\nRegister here: Book via Humanitix\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by NRG\n\n\n\nNillumbik Reconciliation Group is proud to promote this local First Nations-led initiative. While NRG is not hosting\, we encourage members and the wider community to participate in this transformative learning experience. Attending will help lay the groundwork for deeper reconciliation partnerships in the future.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/counter-colonialism-workshop-with-uncle-rob-patton/
LOCATION:Edendale Community Environment Farm\, 30 Gastons Rd\, Eltham VIC 3095\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:21 Years of Barak Bushlands
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 9 August 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMBarak Bushlands\, Eltham \nMeet at the William Barak sign along Diamond Creek Trail – off Falkiner Street; parking on Falkiner Street or at Eltham High School rear\, Ely Street \n\nTickets are FREE\, but registration is essential to book your tree-planting spot: Book now via TryBooking → \n  \nLet’s Celebrate Together: William Barak & Barak Bushlands\nJoin the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group and Friends of Biodiversity Hahnes Hill\, proudly supported by Nillumbik: The Green Wedge Shire\, for a morning of reconciliation\, community and culture as we mark two significant milestones: \n\nHonouring William Barak\, the last traditional ngurungaeta (leader) of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung—a respected leader\, artist\, diplomat\, and truth-teller (1823–1903)\nCelebrating 21 years since the naming of Barak Bushlands—formerly Falkiner Street Reserve—on 15 August 2004\, signifying Nillumbik Council’s commitment to Indigenous reconciliation. Read more about Barak Bushlands in our Special Places section\n\n\nWhat’s Happening\n\n11:00 – Gather & WelcomeMeet at the Barak Bushlands sign; join us for a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony led by Wurundjeri Elders.\nCeremonial Tree PlantingContinue a legacy of care—over 20\,000 native trees\, shrubs\, and grasses have been planted here through volunteer efforts since 1988. Help protect local wildlife\, including the platypus in Diamond Creek.\nDjirri Djirri PerformanceEnjoy a culturally rich dance by the only all-female Wurundjeri group\, Djirri Djirri (“willy wagtail”)—led by artist and cultural mentor Mandy Nicholson\, celebrating ancestral stories through song and dance.\nYidaki by Ganga GiriBe moved by the Yidaki’s (didgeridoo’s) powerful resonance performed by Ganga Giri\, a Palawa artist and global ambassador for the Yidaki—described by Peter Gabriel as “taking the didgeridoo places it has never been before”.\nBBQ & Community TimeEnjoy a free community BBQ thanks to Eltham Lions Club—an opportunity for reflection\, conversation\, and connection in our shared lands.\n\n\nWhy You Should Come\n\nReconnect with Country through traditional ceremony\, song\, and storytelling.\nHonour William Barak’s legacy\, remembering his leadership\, artistry\, and dedication to justice\nTake meaningful action by planting native species that support local ecosystems.\nExperience Wurundjeri culture in living\, evolving forms through dance and music.\nBe part of our reconciliation journey\, reinforcing a local foundation for deeper national change.\n\n  \nAcknowledgements\nThis event is presented by Nillumbik Reconciliation Group in collaboration with Friends of Biodiversity Hohnes Hill. BBQ by Eltham Lions Club. Supported by Nillumbik Shire Council. It builds on decades of community-led reconciliation—including the original 1998 Wingrove Park ceremony and Council’s 2004 naming of Barak Bushlands \nJoin us in planting seeds—literal and metaphorical—for reconciliation\, culture\, and community. Let’s celebrate our shared heritage and continue this journey together.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/21-years-of-barak-bushlands/
LOCATION:Barak Bushlands\, Barak Bushlands sign\, Diamond Creek Trail (off Falkiner Street)\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250718T200000
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SUMMARY:Cultural Awareness Training - Two-hour Community Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-hour cultural awareness session designed to build understanding\, respect and connection with Aboriginal people and culture. Delivered by experienced Aboriginal facilitators from the Koorie Heritage Trust\, this interactive session offers a welcoming and culturally safe environment for community members to learn about the rich diversity of Aboriginal cultures in Victoria. \nParticipants will explore key concepts of cultural competency\, gain insight into Aboriginal identity\, family\, Country\, and the Dreaming\, and understand the historical and contemporary impacts of colonisation. The session highlights the importance of respectful engagement and effective communication with Aboriginal individuals and communities. \nWhether you’re new to Aboriginal cultural learning or continuing your journey\, this session encourages open discussion\, reflection\, and shared learning. It’s a meaningful first step in supporting reconciliation and building stronger\, more informed community relationships. \nCome with curiosity and leave with deeper understanding and inspiration to continue your cultural learning journey. All are welcome. \nHosted by Nillumbik Reconciliation Group in collaboration with Allwood Neighbourhood House\, Nillumbik The Green Wedge Shire and Koorie Heritage Trust.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/cultural-awareness-training-two-hour-community-session/
LOCATION:Allwood Neighbourhood House\, 901 Main Road\, Hurstbridge\, Victoria\, 3099\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250527T233000
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SUMMARY:Nillumbik Flag Raising Ceremony – Reconciliation Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Nillumbik Shire’s Flag Raising Ceremony to mark the beginning of Reconciliation Week 2025. This year’s event will include a Welcome to Country\, a didgeridoo performance\, and guest speakers including local students and community groups. \nThe Nillumbik Reconciliation Group (NRG) has been invited to attend and speak at the ceremony. We’re seeking feedback from members—would you like to see NRG participate? Would you be interested in representing us and delivering a short 5-minute speech? \nThis is a meaningful opportunity to stand in solidarity\, reflect on our shared history\, and reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation. \nPlease share your thoughts—and any ideas for what we might say—by 9 May. \nLet’s walk together toward a more just and united future.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/nillumbik-flag-raising-ceremony-reconciliation-week-2025/
LOCATION:Civic Centre\, Greensborough\, 32 Civic Drive\, Greensborough\, Victoria\, 3088\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik Shire Council":MAILTO:nillumbik@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:Yoorrook Justice Commission Walk for Truth
DESCRIPTION:UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN \n\n\n\n\nJoin us on a journey which aims to bring everyone together to walk toward truth\, celebrate the strength and resistance of Aboriginal people. \nYoorrook Justice Commission invites you to be part of the Walk for Truth from Portland to Parliament. \nEveryone is invited to join when Yoorrook Deputy Chair Commissioner Travis Lovett\, Kerrupmara Gunditjmara\, walks from Portland\, where colonisation began\, to Parliament\, where we can transform the future. \nStarting on Sunday 25 May on Gunditjmara Country at Portland\, the Walk will finish at Parliament House on Wednesday 18 June. You can see expected dates of each leg of the walk on the Walk For Truth website. \nThis powerful journey aims to bring everyone together to walk toward truth\, celebrate the strength and resistance of Aboriginal people\, and be proud to have the oldest living culture in the world as ours. \nAs Victoria’s first formal truth-telling process\, over the past four years Yoorrook has heard powerful truths from people right across the state\, giving evidence on the impacts of colonisation\, including systemic injustice\, as well as the strength\, resistance and achievements of First Peoples. \nThese truths form the basis of Yoorrook’s final reports\, documenting the past and providing a roadmap to transform the future. \nThe walk will be a powerful way to build shared understanding of these truths\, talking together about our history\, while walking together to transform our future. For First Peoples and for all Victorians.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/yoorrook-justice-commission-walk-for-truth/
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:NRG Meet & Greet Day
DESCRIPTION:Location:The Ironbark Shelter\, Edendale Community & Environmental Farm30 Gaston’s Road\, Eltham \nJoin us for a relaxed afternoon to meet new members\, learn about the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group (NRG)\, and hear from key figures in the reconciliation journey. You’ll have the chance to: \n\nMeet Kate McKay\, NSC Councillor for Swipers Gully Ward\, Nillumbik Shire Council Representative to NRG\nHear from Alana Marsh\, the newly appointed Aboriginal Partnership Officer at the Nillumbik Shire Council\nEnjoy light refreshments (BYO cup\, or drinks can be purchased at Cafe Eden nearby)\nBring your family and friends – all ages are welcome!\n\nRSVP:Please RSVP to help us plan for the event. Don’t worry if you’re unsure – you’re still welcome to attend without an RSVP! \nAdditional Info:This is an informal event where you can share ideas\, ask questions\, and connect with others in the community. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/nrg-meet-greet-day/
LOCATION:Edendale Community Environment Farm\, 30 Gastons Rd\, Eltham VIC 3095\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Member events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik Reconciliation Group":MAILTO:info@nrg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:First meeting for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our first meeting of the year will be on 5th February 7.00-9.00pm\, at the Old Eltham Courthouse. Julie and I have met to discuss how NRG will look in 2025. There are changes afoot\, with some changes to how our regular meetings happen. It’s also exciting that we now have an Aboriginal Partnerships Officer at Nillumbik Shire Council who I’m sure will be a great support to NRG as we will be for her. \nWe have had lots of thoughts – however we need to discuss these with you so we can set a program plan for the year\, and share the workload. I do hope you can be there on the 5th to share your thoughts and opinions. We’ll email an agenda to the mailing list the week before the meeting.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/february-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Old Eltham Courthouse\, 730 Main Road\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Regular meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nillumbik Reconciliation Group":MAILTO:info@nrg.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250126T061500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:January 26 Dawn Gathering 2025
DESCRIPTION:Last year some of us joined with Reconciliation Banyule at a dawn gathering at Eltham North Adventure Playground (ENAP). Whilst it was freezing it was a magical time to be there. Julie and Jan M have decided they will go down to ENAP at 6.15am again this year. We are not organising anything formal\, but encourage anyone to come along and reflect on the meaning of the day. We will focus on 26th January as being Survival Day  We hope more like minded people will join us. We can only do this from our own individual perspectives\, but the controversy around this date being chosen as Australia Day has implications for all Australians. You are encouraged to bring any relevant writings\, or just thoughts\, to share. \nPlease come along and bring anyone else you think might be interested.  Maybe bring a thermos\, cup\, chair and snack.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/january-26-dawn-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:Eltham North Adventure Playground\, The Parade\, Eltham North\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:Aboriginal Sunday
DESCRIPTION:In 1938 William Cooper and other Aboriginal leaders asked Australian churches to set aside the Sunday before Jan 26th as Aboriginal Sunday — a day to act in solidarity with Aboriginal people and the injustices being experienced by them. \nSt. Margaret’s Anglican Church would like to invite the NRG and friends to a service to mark this day. \n9.30am\, Sunday 19 January\, 2025\n79-81 Pitt Street Eltham \nThe service will also be livestreamed on Zoom  \nDisplays\, books\, refreshments to follow \nVisit our yarning circle for contemplation / discussion \n 
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/aboriginal-sunday/
LOCATION:St. Margaret’s Anglican Church\, 79-81 Pitt Street\, Eltham\, VIC\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Margaret's Anglican Church":MAILTO:parishoffice@stmargaretseltham.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:NRG Annual General Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited by Nillumbik Reconciliation Group to come along to our “not so ordinary” Annual General Meeting \nWednesday 20th November 2024\, 7pm-9pm \nMummery Room\,\nEdendale Community Environment Farm\n32 Gadstons Road\, Eltham \nHear Uncle Charles Pakana\, a journalist and founder of Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN)\, inspire us to continue the important journey of Reconciliation. \nAlso\, our own NRG member\, Diane Parry talks about her recent trip to the Mutawintji Cultural Festival which she describes as Garma without politicians”. \nNRG is seeking more active members & we invite you to join us\, not just for tonight\, but for the year ahead. \nStay after the official meeting for yarns and supper. \nRSVP\nFor catering purposes please RSVP with a text message to 0438 123 966 with ‘NRG’ and your name & contact details\, by November 13th 2024.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/nrg-annual-general-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Edendale Community Environment Farm\, 30 Gastons Rd\, Eltham VIC 3095\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:Relive Captain Cook's arrival from an indigenous point of view
DESCRIPTION:Eltham Bookshop\, witht he support of Nillumbik Reconciliation Group\, warmly invite you to celebrate a very special evening with Darren Rix and Craig Cormick\, authors of Warra Warra Wai. \n‘Warra Warra Wai’ was the expression called to Cook and his crew when they tried to make landfall in Botany Bay. It has long been interpreted as ‘Go away’\,\nbut is perhaps more accurately translated as ‘You are all dead spirits’. \nBoth 250 years late and extremely timely\, Warra Warra Wai is an account of what First Nations people saw and felt when James Cook navigated their shores in 1770. \nThe answers lie in tales passed down from 1770 and in truth-telling of the often more brutal engagements that followed. \nThe price of entry includes one copy of the book\, Darren Rix’s music and an insightful conversation)
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/relive-captain-cooks-arrival-from-an-indigenous-point-of-view/
LOCATION:Edendale Community Environment Farm\, 30 Gastons Rd\, Eltham VIC 3095\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
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SUMMARY:Monsalvat Red Chair Series: Our Indigenous Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Montsalvat is relaunching its popular Red Chair conversation series with events from July to December\, 2024\, where we can listen to experts in their field\, engage in stimulating conversations and enjoy some hospitality. In honouring this tradition\, we have developed a new series\, modelled on the past but looking to the future and dealing with the big issues facing us today. \nDr Peters\, a descendant of the Yarra Yarra\, Yorta Yorta\, Ngurai willum and Taungerong clans\, is a lifelong Richmond supporter and long-term employee at Swinburne University\, where he is currently an Associate Professor of Indigenous Studies. \nAndrew led the development of Swinburne University’s first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and is an advisor on the Swinburne University Human Research Ethics Committee. Recent research projects include an evaluation of a study support program for Indigenous inmates at Port Phillip Prison; an enquiry into private rental for Indigenous people and the role and effect of Indigenous culture and knowledge; and an evaluation of cultural identity and continuity of young Indigenous leaders in the REAL Program of the Korin Gamadji Institute at the Richmond Football Club. \nAndrew was appointed to the Board of the Richmond Football Club in February\, 2023\, and is also on the board of Oonah Health and Community Services Aboriginal Corporation in Healesville\, and Chair of the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Committee as well as other community roles.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/monsalvat-red-chair-series-our-indigenous-melbourne/
LOCATION:The Barn Gallery\, Montsalvat\, 7 Hillcrest Avenue\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montsalvat":MAILTO:montsalvat@montsalvat.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240826T003737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T003737Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Treaty
DESCRIPTION:First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria\, in partnership with Nillumbik Shire Council and Banyule City Council\, invite you to a discussion panel and Q&A about the journey towards Treaty in Victoria. \nThe panel discussion is hosted by Uncle Charles Pakana\, and aims to educate us all about Treaty and inspire us to undertand the benefits of Treaty for all\, and why Treaty is important for us personally. \nTreaty merch will also be on sale at the event. \nCome along to find out more from the elected Assembly’s Members\, ask questions and show your support for the journey to Treaty. \nNote: This event will be  filmed and photographed. During the panel discussion there will be a place you can sit if you do not wish to be videoed.  Please advise us on the day if you do not wish to be photographed.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/lets-talk-treaty/
LOCATION:Diamond Valley Sports & Fitness Centre\, 44 Civic Drive\, Greensborough\, Victoria\, 3088\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Treaty
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ORGANIZER;CN="First Peoples%E2%80%99 Assembly Of Victoria":MAILTO:engagement@firstpeoplesvic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240831T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240826T005419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T010058Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Investing in Indigenous Art
DESCRIPTION:After a winter break\, renovations\, and the challenges of COVID\, Pardalote is roaring back to life! This August\, Pardalote Collections is excited to host two events as part of the Eltham Town Arts and Culture Festival. \nJoin us for an insightful session on Collecting and Investing in Indigenous Art as they launch a new initiative: a rotating Indigenous art collection. Enjoy wood-fired pizza and wine in a cozy setting. \nThe event will be held in the private front room\, accessible via Commercial Place. \nBookings are essential\, and spots are limited to 25 attendees. Don’t miss out! \nRSVP by text to Cathy 0409 088 772 or drop by Pardalote\, 4 Midway Arcade\, Eltham 3095. Open WED – SAT 10am-4pm.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/collecting-and-investing-in-indigenous-art/
LOCATION:The Missing Gorilla\, 1/70 Commercial Place\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pardalote Collections":MAILTO:info@streamlinepublishing.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240828T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240719T122746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T164711Z
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SUMMARY:Hear Anita Heiss in Conversation with Kate Mildenhall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of profound storytelling and insightful conversation as the renowned author Anita Heiss engages with the acclaimed writer Kate Mildenhall. This special event will be held on 28th August 2024 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the enchanting Barn Gallery\, Montsalvat\, 7 Hillcrest Avenue.\nIn this event\, Anita Heiss will delve into her latest historical novel\, Dirrayawadha : Rise Up\, a continuation of the themes explored in her acclaimed work\, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams). It shows the resistance leader Windradyne as the remarkable figure he was and surrounds him with fascinating figures otherwise lost to history. Known for her ability to re-people Australia’s past with rich\, vibrant characters\, Heiss’s new novel is set against the backdrop of the frontier wars\, a tumultuous period that profoundly shaped the nation’s history. Through the lens of resistance\, resilience\, and love\, Heiss offers readers an unflinching look at the struggles and triumphs of Indigenous Australians. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a complementary glass of wine and an assortment of cheeses as they immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Heiss’s storytelling. Each entry ticket includes a copy of Heiss’s latest novel\, allowing guests to continue their journey into the heart of her historical narratives long after the evening concludes. \nSingle entry $45: (Book Tickets)\n \nCouple entry $60 (Book Tickets) \n  \nAbout the Author\, Anita Heiss\nAnita Heiss\, a prominent figure in contemporary Australian literature\, is celebrated for her compelling novels that weave together history\, culture\, and the enduring spirit of Indigenous Australia. With a PhD in Communication and Media and an extensive body of work that spans genres including fiction\, poetry\, and non-fiction\, Heiss is not only a prolific writer but also a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and representation in the arts. Her writing often reflects her Wiradjuri heritage\, imbuing her narratives with authenticity and a deep connection to her ancestry. \nAbout the moderator\, Kate Mildenhall\nThe conversation will be moderated by Kate Mildenhall\, an accomplished author and podcaster known for her insightful and engaging literary discussions. Together\, Heiss and Mildenhall will explore the themes of truth-telling and historical narrative in Heiss’s work\, providing a platform for a deeper understanding of the stories that have often been left untold in mainstream Australian history. \n  \nDon’t miss this chance to witness an inspiring exchange between two of Australia’s literary voices in the picturesque setting of the Barn Gallery. This event promises to be an enlightening and memorable experience\, celebrating the power of storytelling in bridging cultures and uncovering truths. Secure your place now and be part of a night dedicated to the enduring legacy of resistance\, resilience\, and love in Australian history. \nSupported by Montsalvat\, Eltham Bookshop\, Simon & Schuster Australia and Nillumbik Reconciliation Group.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/hear-anita-heiss-in-conversation-with-kate-mildenhall/
LOCATION:The Barn Gallery\, Montsalvat\, 7 Hillcrest Avenue\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eltham Bookshop":MAILTO:books@elthambookshop.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240714T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240622T132806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T233759Z
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SUMMARY:NAIDOC Week: Dreamtime Rhythms
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the vibrancy of Aboriginal culture with traditional dance\, Didgeridoo melodies\, storytelling\, and artefacts. \nThis event offers a profound journey into Indigenous heritage\, honouring its beauty\, diversity\, and enduring spirit.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/naidoc-week-dreamtime-rhythms/
LOCATION:Eltham Library\, Panther Place\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NAIDOC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service":MAILTO:ypmail@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240622T132652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T233745Z
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SUMMARY:NAIDOC Week: Deadly Stories and Craft
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate First Nations language\, culture and community through storytelling\, dance and song. \nIn Eltham Library’s NAIDOC Week (naidoc.org.au) Deadly Stories hear from and learn about First Nations picture books that families can enjoy reading together. \nStories will be followed by a fun and creative First Nations inspired craft activity.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/naidoc-week-deadly-stories-and-craft/
LOCATION:Eltham Library\, Panther Place\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NAIDOC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service":MAILTO:ypmail@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240701T130048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T233729Z
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SUMMARY:NAIDOC Week: Author Talk - Astronomy: Sky Country
DESCRIPTION:Join Krystal De Napoli for a discussion of her book in the First Knowledges series Astronomy: Sky Country\, co-authored with Karlie Noon. \nAstronomy: Sky Country explores the connections between Aboriginal environmental and cultural practices and the behaviour of the stars. Learn how sophisticated astronomical expertise embedded within the Dreaming and Songlines is interwoven into a deep understanding of changes on the land. \nKrystal De Napoli is a Kamilaroi educator and aspiring astrophysicist devoted to the advocacy of Indigenous knowledges and equity in STEM. She is researching star formation rates in galaxies. In 2018 Krystal became the first non-Genomicist to be awarded the Illumina Women in Genomics bracelet\, and she has curated a national public database on Indigenous science for the Australian Council of Deans of Science. \nEntry is free but registration is required.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/naidoc-week-author-talk-astronomy-sky-country/
LOCATION:Watsonia Library\, 4-6 Ibbottson Street\, Watsonia\, Victoria\, 3087\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Events,NAIDOC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service":MAILTO:ypmail@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240711T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240620T230257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T233355Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Reflections on the Voice
DESCRIPTION:This NAIDOC Week\, join Professor Andrew Gunstone at Eltham Library for a discussion of his recent book Reflections on the Voice – during and after the campaign. \nProfessor Gunstone will explore the referendum and its aftermath\, with implications for our ongoing national journey of reconciliation. The book looks at ways we can recommit to Voice\, Treaty and Truth. Copies of the book will be available to purchase for $20 (card only). \nFree\, but registration required \nAbout the book: \nFor many decades\, Indigenous peoples have been advocating to have a say on matters that impact upon their lives. On 14 October 2023\, the Australian public voted in a Referendum on whether to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. \n\nThis is the first book to explore the Referendum and its aftermath\, and the implications of both for Australia’s ongoing national journey of reconciliation. \nProfessor Gunstone’s book\, written for a general audience\, explores several key areas\, including: reconciliation\, racism\, Indigenous rights\, ‘equality’\, truth-telling\, community engagements\, international agreements\, such as UNDRIP\, allyship\, and recommitting to Voice\, Treaty\, and Truth.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/author-talk-reflections-on-the-voice/
LOCATION:Eltham Library\, Panther Place\, Eltham\, Victoria\, 3095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service":MAILTO:ypmail@yprl.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240620T140140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T233711Z
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SUMMARY:NAIDOC Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:NAIDOC Week 2024 commemorates the theme “Keep the fire burning! Blak\, loud and proud” honouring the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country\, to each other\, and to the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. \nNAIDOC\, originating from the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee\, is a significant annual event that celebrates the history\, culture\, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It provides a platform to recognize their diverse contributions to Australia’s social\, cultural\, political\, and economic fabric. \nThe week-long observance is inclusive\, inviting all Australians to engage in learning and reflection on Indigenous issues\, histories\, and cultures. The week is celebrated not just in the First Nations communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies\, schools\, local councils and workplaces. It encourages community participation through cultural events\, art exhibitions\, music performances\, and educational activities that promote reconciliation and mutual respect. \nHistorically\, NAIDOC Week traces its roots to the 1920s when Aboriginal leaders and activists organized Days of Mourning to protest against injustices and commemorate the resilience of Indigenous peoples. Over time\, it evolved into a celebration of Indigenous pride and a call for unity and recognition of rights. \nToday\, NAIDOC Week serves as a vital opportunity to amplify Indigenous voices\, advocate for justice\, and foster understanding and appreciation of Australia’s First Nations’ cultures and traditions. It continues to evolve\, reflecting ongoing challenges and aspirations for reconciliation\, empowerment\, and healing within Australia’s diverse society. \nHere are some ideas on how to celebrate NAIDOC Week: \n\nDisplay the National NAIDOC Poster or other Indigenous posters around your classroom or workplace.\nStart your own hall of fame featuring First Nations role models.\nListen to Indigenous musicians or watch a movie about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history.\nMake your own Indigenous trivia quiz.\nStudy a famous Indigenous Australian.\nResearch the Traditional Owners of your area.\nStudy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and crafts.\nWork with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist to produce an artwork representing the theme.\nRun an art competition for your school or community.\nResearch Indigenous history online or visit you library to find books about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.\nVisit local Indigenous sites of significance or interest.\nLearn the meanings of local or national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander place names and words.\nInvite local Elders to speak or give a Welcome to Country at your school or workplace.\nInvite a First Nations sportsperson or artist to visit you.\nInvite Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander dancers to perform.\nHost a community BBQ or luncheon.\nHold a flag raising ceremony.\nOrganise a smoking ceremony.\n\nFor more details and events\, see the NAIDOC website: https://www.naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-week
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/naidoc-week-2024/
LOCATION:Nationwide\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National
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ORGANIZER;CN="NAIDOC":MAILTO:info@naidoc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240706T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240706T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240709T071039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T071039Z
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SUMMARY:National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the prestigious National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony 2024\, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This event acknowledges the extraordinary contributions of Indigenous Australians across various fields\, including art\, education\, and community service. \nAs the Official Broadcast and Education Partner for NAIDOC week\, the ABC will telecast the NAIDOC Awards on Saturday night hosted by Total Control star Rob Collins\, 10 News First presenter Narelda Jacobs\, and comedian Steph Tisdell.  MTV and ARIA award-winning musician Jess Mauboy will headline the night’s entertainment and the ceremony will be streamed on ABC iview and simulcast on NITV. \nYou can watch the full ceremony on ABC iView. \nFor more details about the event\, see the Awards Ceremony page on the NAIDOC website. \nDon’t miss this inspiring celebration of culture\, history\, and achievement!
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/national-naidoc-awards-ceremony-2024/
LOCATION:ABC iView
CATEGORIES:NAIDOC,National
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240630T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240630T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240620T135108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T135144Z
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SUMMARY:Caring for Country & New NRG Website Launch
DESCRIPTION:An invitation by Nillumbik Reconciliation Group to a Caring For Country Gawa Trail planting day\, opening with a smoking ceremony. \nGawa Wurundjeri Resource Trail (Melways 272 D5) \nWe will be planting 200 indigenous plants\, including local trees such as Stringy Barks and acacias. There will be a fire lit and a smoking ceremony. \nWe will also be launching our new website and refreshed plans for engaging with our community and networks. \n\nBe sure to wear stout footwear and gloves\, and dress for weather conditions.\nTools provided.\nRefreshments supplied but please bring your own drinking water.\nPlease note: There are no toilets. There is limited parking.\n\nProudly supported by Nillumbik Reconciliation Group and Shire of Nillumbik. \nPlease RSVP ASAP for planning and catering purposes.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/caring-for-country/
LOCATION:Gawa Wurundjeri Resource Trail\, 873 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road\, Watsons Creek\, Victoria\, 3097\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Special Places
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jill Kellow":MAILTO:jnkellow@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240507T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240412T042159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T043134Z
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SUMMARY:Ablaze: The story of Bill Onus
DESCRIPTION:Film: Ablaze (2021)\, 81 minutes\, rated PG Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/reconciliation-banyule-screening-ablaze \nReconciliation Banyule and Nillumbik Reconciliation Group in partnership with Monty First Nations Allies are excited to invite you to join us at our private screening of ‘Ablaze’. \nAblaze tells the story of Bill Onus\, a Yorta Yorta and Wiradjuri man from Victoria\, a truly heroic cultural and political figure who revived his people’s culture in the 1940s and ignited a civil rights movement that would\, against enormous odds\, change the course of history. \nThrough rare archival footage\, state-of-the-art animation\, vividly created digital motion graphics and eye-witness accounts\, Ablaze is the compelling tale — part detective story\, part contemporary opera — of how Bill and supporters brilliantly orchestrated their campaign for equality through performance\, entertainment\, film and sheer audacity outsmarted mighty forces seeking to destroy Indigenous cultures\, languages\, and communities. \nAfter the film there will be an opportunity for Q&A\, followed by an update on events and activities our reconciliation groups have planned for the months ahead\, and opportunities for getting involved involved. \nDon’t miss out\, be sure to book your ticket! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \nA behind the scenes with sneak peak of Ablaze with Bill Onus’s grandson and film Director Tiriki Onus. Source: Screen Australia
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/ablaze-the-story-of-bill-onus/
LOCATION:HOYTS Greensborough\, 25 Main Street\, Greensborough\, Victoria\, 3088
CATEGORIES:Film Screenings
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240412T043547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T043547Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Reflections on the Voice
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of Andrew Gunstone’s Reflections on the Voice: During and After the Campaign. \nThis book is the first comprehensive exploration of the Referendum and its lasting impact on Australia’s ongoing national reconciliation journey. \nProfessor Gunstone’s book\, written for a general audience\, explores several key areas\, including: reconciliation\, racism\, Indigenous rights\, ‘equality’\, truth-telling\, community engagements\, international agreements\, such as UNDRIP\, allyship\, and recommitting to Voice\, Treaty\, and Truth. \nProfessor Gunstone is a leading authority on reconciliation. He is Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation at Federation University\, where he established and leads the National Centre for Reconciliation\, Truth\, and Justice. He is also the Co-Chair of Reconciliation Victoria. \nEminent Indigenous leader\, Dr Jackie Huggins AM FAHA\, who wrote the Foreword\, will launch the book\, and will join Professor Gunstone on a panel to discuss reconciliation in a post-Referendum environment. The panel will be moderated by Uncle Charles Pakana\, Founder of Victorian Aboriginal News. \nThe event is free\, but bookings are required.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/book-launch-reflections-on-the-voice/
LOCATION:Readings Carlton\, 309 Lygon Street\, Carlton\, Victoria\, 3053\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240722T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070021
CREATED:20240622T024637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T233655Z
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SUMMARY:Beruk: the life and legacy of William Barak
DESCRIPTION:Come explore and connect with an exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of William Barak. \nTo the colonial world he was William Barak\, to his people he is Beruk. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung artist and the last Ngurungaeta\, activist\, leader\, trailblazer – Beruk remains a source of knowledge for Wurundjeri people through his works and he continues to influence generations worldwide. \nThe beruk exhibition\, curated by descendants of Beruk\, for the first time welcomes home two artworks\, Corroborree (Women in Possum Skin Cloaks) and a Parrying Shield back to Wurundjeri Country and community where they belong. \nHonouring Beruk’s cultural legacy\, this exhibition explores objects\, paintings and portraits Beruk and other residents of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve created during the post-colonial era of the mission station. \nNo bookings required. \nAbout the gallery\nThis exhibition was created on behalf of Wurundjeri people and the community by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre and a Wurundjeri working group. \nberuk is the first exhibition in the Library’s newly established gallery dedicated to presenting Victoria’s Indigenous voices. Led by the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre\, the gallery will host a changing program of exhibitions and events that celebrate the stories of Indigenous Victorians and provide meaningful experiences for visitors to connect with material held in the Victorian State Collection. \nExhibitions and programming will be presented by State Library Victoria through the Victorian Indigenous Research Centre with the support of the Hansen Little Foundation. \nState Library Victoria acknowledges the generosity of Porter’s Paints in supplying the custom colour for this gallery.
URL:https://www.nrg.org.au/event/beruk-the-life-and-legacy-of-william-barak/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Victorian Indigenous Research Centre":MAILTO:virc@slv.vic.gov.au
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