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UNDERFLIP SCHOOL holiday skiers weren’t the only ones enjoying the winter on Mt Buller last week, with these Gang-gang cockatoos also making the best of freezing conditions. PHOTO: Tony Harrington
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Mansfield ready for NAIDOC Week THE Mansfield Shire Council has been working with the Gadhaba Local Aboriginal Network and Taungurung Elders, Aunty Bernadette Franklin and Aunty Angela ten Buuren to offer a range of events for NAIDOC Week, starting on July 2. “We are excited and happy to see the range of events offered in Mansfield Shire for NAIDOC week,” said Aunty Angela ten Buuren. “The Gadhaba network has been working closely
with the Shire to put together a program that offers education, art, and activities to be shared by first peoples with the community.” Mayor Cr James Tehan said council “was happy to be working with First Nations and Taungurung people to present NAIDOC Week 2023”. “It is an opportunity to share, educate and come together to recognise and celebrate our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” he said.
An official opening will take place on July 2 from 2pm at the Station Precinct. A smoking and welcome ceremony will be followed by the raising of the Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander Flags, the unveiling of the stunning new mosaic rocks in the Gadhaba Gathering Place, and afternoon tea and music. Throughout the week there are a range of activities for all to enjoy, including: Mullum Wetlands walk with Vern Simsen who will
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a documentary about Brenda’s journey to unearth the truth about her past, and to reconcile the two sides of her family. The return of Kids Storytime with local Gadhaba chairperson Miranda Connaughton, a favourite from last year. Week-long Gadhaba display from Aunty Angela ten Buuren at the Visitor Information Centre. All activities are free to attend, and some have limited spots and need to be booked.
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discuss bush tukka, plant types, and Indigenous land management. Hear from Uncle Ronald Briggs about the upcoming referendum. Ron was awarded the Reg Blow Reconciliation Award from the City of Whittlesea and was nominated for a National Reconciliation Award. Weaving and clay ochre sculpture workshops with favourite Taungurung artist Cassie Leatham A screening of the new film ‘The Last Daughter’,
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STORYTIME: NAIDOC Week last year.
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