Aboriginal Cultural Learning Experience

Aboriginal Cultural Learning Experience

  • Ages 16+

Immerse yourself in a unique cultural learning experience with Sister Kate's Home Kids Aboriginal Corporation

By Canning Libraries

Date and time

Tuesday, December 10 · 9:30am - 12:30pm AWST.

Location

Canning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC)

Cnr Kent Street & Queens Park Road Wilson, WA 6107 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours
  • Ages 16+
  • Free venue parking

Join Jenny Day and Jacinda Blurton, decendants of the stolen generations, to learn:

  • about Aboriginal cultures and about Aboriginal artefacts
  • the story of the former Sister Kate's Chidren's Home in Queens Park;
  • about the stolen generations; and
  • Sister Kate's Children's Home Aboriginal Corporation's (SKHKAC) vision for a place of healing on their Bush Block in Queens Park.

This is a unique exprience to meet with an Aboriginal Elder and have a yarn (talk).

The Cultural Learning Experience will take place in the Canning River Eco Education Centre and may include a short walk on country along the Djarlgarro Beelier (Canning River) on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. Attendees will receive a booklet from SKHKAC about the stolen generations and cultural learning.

Special effort is made to make this learning experience a safe space to ask any questions you may have about Aboriginal people and cultures and the stolen generations.

Ideal for people who want to connect, learn more and how has a passion to progress reconciliation.

Delivered as a partnership between City of Canning and Sister Kate's Home Kids Aboriginal Corporation, aligning to the City's Reconciliation Strategy and reconciliation actions.

Frequently asked questions

Is this event a safe space to ask questions about Aboriginal people?

Yes, the facilitators welcome all sorts of questions about Aboriginal people and culture and they are experienced in delivering cultural learning representing the Sister Kate's Children's Home Aboriginal Corporation.

Is this event accessible?

The building and neighbouring parkland is accessible to people in wheelchairs. The City endeavours to create inclusive events, for any other accessibility queries please contact us via email at community@canning.wa.gov.au or call 1300 422 664.

Can I experience traditional ceremonies as part of this experience?

Facilitators will follow Noongar cultural protocols and permissions given to them by Whadjuk Noongar Elders and question will be answered on the day. If participants do not experience traditional ceremonies then there is an opportunity to ask and learn about them.

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