Cultural Connections: Cultural Awareness Day

Come along and learn from Traditional Owners about traditional practice and cultural protocols at Burraja- an Indigenous cultural and environmental discovery centre located right here on the Border. Experience a smoking ceremony, learn about cultural awareness in a safe space, take a guided river walk and taste some bush foods. Learn about traditional tools and weapons, spend some time in the women's weaving circle or learn to knap stone tools in the men's space.

Places are limited, bookings essential.

Please note: participation in the weaving and knapping activities are limited to children 10 years and older. Children under this age will be able to attend these activities but not participate.

WHERE AND WHEN: 10am - 3pm, Friday 1st November, Burraja, Gateway Island.

Morning Tea and lunch are provided

Physical Fitness Level Required: EASY- MEDIUM ( Sitting/ standing for a periods of 45mins or more, walking for 1/2 hour or more, knapping & spear throwing requires physical strength).

WHAT TO BRING:

- Water bottle.

- Camp chair or picnic blanket to sit on

- Weather appropriate clothing, sunscreen and a hat

- If you are unwell on the day please remain at home in consideration of the health of others

For further information or queries contact Chontelle, Landcare Project Officer

chontelle@kclg.org.au ~ 0491 624 943

Due to our limited funding it is difficult to cater for every dietary requirement at our events. If you have special dietary requirements please bring your own food and drink.

Photos

Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups (KCLG) may use photos taken of you at this event to publicise the event and may retain the photos for future possible use in other projects. This can only occur with your approval, which will be collected during your registration. Please read the below participant photography consent statement carefully.

By agreeing to having photos taken during this event you give consent to KCLG freely using your photographic image without any personal compensation or remuneration. You also relinquish and waive any current or future rights in connection with the photos, including any intellectual property rights you may have in the photos. Your consent is subject to KCLG not using your image in a negative, unethical or defamatory manner, or for commercial gain or political purposes. The photos remain the property of KCLG and any personal details linked to the photos will be kept confidential and not used for any other purpose

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