National Reconciliation Week: Walk for Reconciliation Galup (Lake Monger)

Bringing our National Reconciliation Week program to a close, the Walk for Reconciliation is a powerful moment of place-based truth-telling, reflection, and solidarity. 

Karni Walbirniny Koorliny | Walk of Truth and Healing

This walk honours the storytelling that was passed down to Doolann-Leisha Eatts (Garlett) by her grandmother Yurleen Bennell (Garlett), and acknowledges all Carriers of the Galup massacre story. 

Curated by the Elders and team behind the Galup Arts Project (produced by Same Drum)

• Birdiya Noongar Cultural Consultants - Dr Glenda Kickett, Dr Liz Hayden, Lois May and Assoc. Prof. Ted Wilkes
• Curators - Ian Wilkes and Poppy van Oorde-Grainger

This year, we walk together at Galup (Lake Monger), a place of deep cultural and historical significance for the Whadjuk Noongar people. 

The journey will begin with a Welcome to Country, key speakers, song and Smoking Ceremony before we walk together in truth and unity. 

This is a walk of TRUTH and HEALING, as we share place-based truth-telling of stories about the history and significance of Galup (Lake Monger).

Powerful stories will be shared, including those about restoring the area's Whadjuk Noongar name. 

What to Expect: 

• Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country  
• Powerful song, cultural storytelling, and speakers  
• Koolangka (children) 11:30am wave for young ones up to age 12 students and their families to engage in learning, connection to country and interactive reconciliation activities. (Please only register for this wave if you are attending with a young person 12yr or under) 

🚶 Walk Waves:

● Wave #1 starts at 11:30 AM (for children up to age 12 and guardians/teachers)

● Wave #2 starts at 1:00 PM (for age 13+ and adults) 1km walk

● Wave #3 starts at 2:30 PM (for age 13+ and adults) 1km or 3.5km walk

Everyone is welcome to take part in this shared journey of reflection, learning, and place-based truth-telling. 

This event is proudly supported by South32 and Lotterywest. 

If you are a non-member and would like to join the movement today for early bird registration / discounted tickets please follow this link - Join the Movement

For all parking and other queries please check out our frequently asked questions by following this link - NRW FAQs

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