Annual Survival Day Ceremony
Event description
Invitation-
Survival Day 2023
All Australians are invited to come along to the Benarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Solidarity Group’s local acknowledgement of Survival Day, January 26, 2023, for a short ceremony at the waters of the Benarrawa (Oxley Creek). On this day we celebrate the survival of the first peoples of this country, especially the people who lived, gathered, raised their families and cared for the waters and lands along the banks of the Brisbane River and Benarrawa (Oxley Creek).
When: Thursday 26th January 2023
Time: 7:15am for a 7:30am start
Where: Gather at the bronze canoe, near Simpson’s Playground, end of Graceville Avenue, Graceville
What to bring: Bring your clap sticks, a hat, water, a rug to sit on or folding chairs, native flowers to be cast into the river as part of ceremony, your own keep cup/mug and a small plate of food with tongs that can easily be served for shared breaky. We will be observing any Covid-19 restrictions and will have masks available.
ALL WELCOME!
This is an activity of the Benarrawa Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Solidarity Group, and supported by Benarrawa Community Development Association. Phone: 3379 9925
Email: paula@benarrawa.org.au