Malaami Conversations - with Uncle Cecil Briggs.

A Malaami Project initiative, brought to you by the Centre for Ecological Learning (CEL)

Born in Bellingen in 1939, Uncle Cecil Briggs is a proud Gumbaynggirr Elder and a living archive of deep custodial knowledge and wisdom. Uncle Cecil has a strong calling to share his voice with us all at this time.

This event is the first of a series of conversations that will center Gumbayngirr voices as we work to malaami (“return to origin”) and support a life-sustaining future for all beings. Let us come together and be moved to deeper awareness, connection and respect by Uncle Cecil’s rich stories and powerful truth-telling.

DETAILS:
Sunday 9th of July 2023 at the Malaami meeting place, outside in the gardens behind Thora General Store.

12:30-3:30pm (NOTE CHANGE OF TIME from previously advertised time)

12:30-1:30 Welcome and smoking ceremony with Uncle Micklo Jarrett
1:30-3:00 Stories with Uncle Cecil Briggs, with interviewer Birrugan Dunn.
3:00-3:30 Singing and hanging out

Food and drinks are available for purchase at Thora General Store.

BYO chairs or blankets and cushions, BYO mug - and please dress accordingly for an outdoor event! In case of rain, the event will be held at the Thora Hall.

Parking is available next door at Roses Park Campground or on the opposite side of the road at Thora Hall.

*All money collected from this event will go directly towards an honorarium for Uncle Cecil and to support further Malaami events. We appreciate any extra donation on top of the registration fee.

Gumbaynggirr/First Nations people are invited to attend this event at no charge.

Anyone who is experiencing financial challenges is very welcome to join us - please contact us at info@cel.org.au for a complimentary ticket.