north east regional extra | June 12 - 18, 2024
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June 12 - 18, 2024 ◆ EMPOWERED: Beechworth’s Cate Ferguson gained a huge sense of belonging from studying the Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage at Charles Sturt University. PHOTO: Coral Cooksley
Cate’s empowering Indigenous journey By CORAL COOKSLEY
BEECHWORTH’S Cate Ferguson recently graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Graduate Certificate in Wiradjuri Language, Culture and Heritage. She is a proud Wiradjuri woman who has gained a huge sense of belonging to community following completion of the course in Indigenous studies. The graduate certificate with its 10-year anniversary this year is offered by Charles Sturt University and is an introduction to the Wiradjuri language where skills are developed to positively contribute to working in, support and empower Indigenous communities. The course was developed with the collaboration of Wiradjuri Elders and the dogged determination and commitment of Uncle Stan Grant senior and university teaching staff. Cate said the course has grown and evolved over the last decade, making it a comprehensive and an ongoing developing one designed to empower and encourage its graduates to walk out into the world with a plan based in Wiradjuri principles of doing and being, and a deep connection to their culture.
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