First Nations Cultural Awareness Workshop - Wyndham Learning Festival
Description
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."
This event is part of the Wyndham Learning Festival 1-7 September. Check out over 100 FREE events here.
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