Reconciliation Week
27 May 2009 - 03 Jun 2009 @ Maroondah Federation Estate
Reconciliation Week Celebrations - Maroondah Federation Estate
32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood
Date: Wednesday 27 May
Time: 10.00am
Venue: Maroondah Federation Estate Courtyard
(Note: wet weather venue – Lifestyle Room 1 and 2)
The event will include a Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony by a Wurundjeri/Wandoon elder, flag ceremony conducted by student representatives and an exciting display by the internationally acclaimed One Fire Aboriginal Dance Troupe. Cr Natalie Thomas will also be launching Council's Reconciliation Policy.
At the conclusion of these proceedings, school students will be invited to participate in a range of inspiring indigenous workshops aimed to develop their awareness of indigenous culture and heritage.
For more information about this event please contact Council’s Cultural Events and Liaison Officer, Amanda Atchison, on 9298 4553.
The Crossing Cultures Experience
Community art project
Maroondah Gallery foyer
Wed 27 May - Wed 3 June (Reconciliation Week)
An exciting collaboration of work undertaken by students from the Monkami Centre and Kalinda Primary School in conjunction with indigenous artists will be showcased at Maroondah Federation Estate during Reconciliation Week.
For more information about this event please contact Council’s Cultural Events and Liaison Officer, Amanda Atchison, on 9298 4553.
"Beneath Tall Trees" Indigenous program
Yarrunga Community Centre, Croydon Hills Drive, Croydon Hills
An Indigenous program will be held at Yarrunga Community Centre on Wednesday 27 May which will run in line with Council's event. A movie screening and free workshops will feature, giving the Maroondah community an opportunity to become involved in a range of Indigenous-based experiences.
For further information please call Yarrunga Community Centre Program Manager Jeanette McRae on 9722 8942.
Reconciliation Week Morning Tea
47 Patterson Street, Ringwood East
The Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place will be hosting a morning tea on Thursday 28 May. The morning tea will begin at 10.30am and will be held at 47 Patterson Street, Ringwood East.
For further information please contact Julie Saunders on 9725 2166.