Walking and Yarning on Country

Connect to Country and learn about the significance of National Sorry Day at this Reconciliation Week event with Bidjigal Traditional Owner, Aunty Barb Simms, and local Traditional Knowledge Holder, Uncle Dean Kelly, a Yuin/Wailwan man.

Aunty Barb is a survivor of the Stolen Generations and Deputy Chair of the NSW/ACT Stolen Generation Council. Take the opportunity to join her in a yarning circle to hear about her experiences and the work that is currently being done to address the ongoing impacts of previous government policies.

Walk on Country along the Oatley Park foreshore with Uncle Dean as he shares knowledge passed down to him through his family and elders about how the local landscape and native plants were used and cared for by the old people over tens of thousands of years.

The morning will also feature cultural performances from the Djurawalinjang Dancers, a local Aboriginal dance group led by Aunty Calita Murray.

A free BBQ lunch will be provided by the Lugarno Lions. 

Sunday 25 May 2025

Address 

Oatley Park Castle
Dame Mary Gilmore Drive, Oatley.

Times

9.30am - 1.30pm.

Cost

Free.

Bookings

Bookings are essential. Book now using the Get Tickets button to avoid disappointment.

More information

• Experience: No experience required.
• Equipment: Comfortable walking shoes, water bottle and sun protection.
• Please note that the Walk on Country with Uncle Dean includes narrow dirt paths with uneven ground, rocks, tree roots and stairs so please be mindful of your own access requirements.
• Children are welcome to attend this event but must be supervised by parents or guardians at all times.
• ​If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event.