[Edited extract from public address]
The purple Kangaroo Apple Flower, traditionally worn by Boon Wurrung women, is the motive for the ceremony as it represents the vision, vigilance and victories of Boonurung women past, present and future.
Day of Mourning Special Mention to Mr. William Cooper, who in 1938 brought to national attention a strong social justice message on this very day called the ‘Day of Mourning‘.
The presentation included Welcome To Country, readings, prayers, tributes to past Elders and welcome song and Ter Ge (Torres Stratit Islander song).
Liner notes included the following:
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Boon Wurrung Foundation
Address: Level 1, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
Phone: (03) 9537 2222
Cultural Consultancy Email: info@boonwurrung.org.au
Website: https://www.boonwurrung.org
A collaboration between Boon Wurrung Foundation, City and People of Port Phillip supported by National Australia Day Council
Bringing our community together on Australia Day to commemorate and celebrate the rich, diverse culture of the First Peoples of this land.
The Boon Wurrung are First People of the Bays (Port Phillip and Westernport) and South East Victoria.The purple Kangaroo Apple Flower, traditionally worn by Boon Wurrung women, is the motive for the ceremony as it represents the vision, vigilance and victories of Boonurung women past, present and future.
Day of Mourning Special Mention to Mr. William Cooper, who in 1938 brought to national attention a strong social justice message on this very day called the ‘Day of Mourning‘.
The presentation included Welcome To Country, readings, prayers, tributes to past Elders and welcome song and Ter Ge (Torres Stratit Islander song).
Liner notes included the following:
“My vision is for all Australians to take pride in our shared history – recognizing the important role of the first Australians – and recognizing the value and importance of our heritage went to celebrating our strengths and achievements as a nation.
My wish is for all Australians to work towards acknowledging that we have both the first and shared history – a history that provides us with both lessons of the past and pride in the future.
I commend this important step taken both by the city of Port Philip to establish the We-Akon Dilinja ceremony – as an integral part of their Australia day program“.
Parbin-ata Carolyn Briggs AM
“This ceremony provides and input opportunity to come together to reflect on the past as we move forward as a community.Where: Alfred Square, St Kilda
We are the first Council to support an Australian Day event of this kind and we hope communities across Australia will adopt this concept, which is a perfect fit with the national Australia Day Councils call for all Australians to reflect, respect, and celebrate“.
Councillor Bernadine Voss, Mayor, City of Port Phillip
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Boon Wurrung Foundation
Address: Level 1, 14 Acland Street, St Kilda VIC 3182
Phone: (03) 9537 2222
Cultural Consultancy Email: info@boonwurrung.org.au
Website: https://www.boonwurrung.org
