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Get comfy and enjoy story time with Aunty Fay Muir, community leader and Senior Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder.
Enjoy some traditional and contemporary songs, and a reading from the book ‘Respect’ by Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson.
Where: View online by Port Phillip Library Service Facebook page.
Produced with the Boon Wurrung People, Torres Strait Islander and First Nations communities, this spirited online gathering pays respects to Koiki with healing and traditional songs, storytelling, live music and cooking.
More: visit the Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee Mabo Day page.
Stay connected, stay strong, and stay safe. Unity in the Struggle
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Diversity & Inclusion
City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: St Kilda Town Hall | 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Victoria 3182
Contact: Todd Condie, Indigenous Policy Officer
Tel: 03 9209 6818
Email: Todd.Condie@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Website: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au
Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May to 3 June. The dates commemorate the anniversaries of the 1967 referendum and the historic Mabo decision.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year City of Port Phillip will be holding some online activities to recognise and celebrate this important week.Children's story time at the library - Friday 29 May at 10 am
'Respect' with Aunty Fay MuirGet comfy and enjoy story time with Aunty Fay Muir, community leader and Senior Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder.
Enjoy some traditional and contemporary songs, and a reading from the book ‘Respect’ by Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson.
Where: View online by Port Phillip Library Service Facebook page.
Mabo Day - Wednesday 3 June
Mabo Day is the anniversary of the courageous achievements of Edward "Eddie" Mabo, known as Koiki. To celebrate, we’re holding some free performances and live events commemorating the Torres Strait Islander man who paved the way for the Native Title Act and changed the course of history.Produced with the Boon Wurrung People, Torres Strait Islander and First Nations communities, this spirited online gathering pays respects to Koiki with healing and traditional songs, storytelling, live music and cooking.
- Parbin-ata Carolyn Briggs AM of the Boon Wurrung Foundation will open Mabo day proceedings with a powerful Mabo Day Welcome to Country.
- 12.30pm-1pm: Sounds of Mabo Day Listen to soulful music by Pirritu
- 2pm-2.30pm: Tastes of Mabo Day Join the cook up as Torres-owned restaurant Mabu Mabu shows you how to prepare sweet and delicious Sabee Domboi.
More: visit the Yaluk-ut Weelam Ngargee Mabo Day page.
Stay connected, stay strong, and stay safe. Unity in the Struggle
MORE:
Diversity & Inclusion
City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: St Kilda Town Hall | 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, Victoria 3182
Contact: Todd Condie, Indigenous Policy Officer
Tel: 03 9209 6818
Email: Todd.Condie@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Website: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au