First Nations Cultural Awareness Workshop - Wyndham Arts Community

**Please note: rescheduled date is Saturday 21 November, 10am - 1pm**

Wyndham Arts and Culture invites artists currently practising in Wyndham to attend a First Nations Cultural Awareness Workshop with cultural educator Jillian West. 

The workshop sits under Creative Wyndham's commitment to provide meaningful learning opportunities which deepen the understanding of First Nations cultures and histories. All places are funded through Council at no cost to participants. 

About the workshop

This interactive workshop is designed to deepen understanding of the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Participants will gain insights into past policies and practices and their enduring impacts on Indigenous cultures, communities and traditions. The session will also address and dispel common myths about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, fostering a more informed, respectful and culturally sensitive approach to communication and interaction.

Meet the facilitator

Jillian West brings over 20 years of experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through employment, education, and community development. A respected cultural educator, Jillian continues the legacy of her father, the late Japanangka Errol West, a renowned Aboriginal academic and "education warrior."

Important

This opportunity is open to artists currently practising in Wyndham. Places are limited and a waiting list will operate once we reach capacity. If you register and are then unable to attend, you MUST notify us so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.