26 January - Merri-bek City Council Mourning Ceremony

Join the Mayor and Elder Uncle Andrew Gardiner as we pause for a moment of reflection and mourning on January 26. This is our time to unite, to journey together in solidarity towards a path of healing and reconciliation.

We invite to you to listen and learn from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices on a day that symbolises the enduring spirit and resilience of First Nations communities across the country.

This event will include a Welcome to Country by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Andrew Gardiner,  Smoking Ceremony byWurundjeri man Thane Garvey and a reflective activity for community members.

Light refreshments will be provided at 9am.

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This event is proudly presented by Merri-bek City Council on the unceded land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin nation. Merri-bek pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that sovereignty was never ceded.
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Access

• If you require any additional support or assistance to attend this event, please reach out to (communityconnection@merri-bek.vic.gov.au or 9240 1111) and we will endeavour to meet your access requirements.
• This event will take place outside on a level surface. Seating will be available.
• There will be an accessible toilet available.