Invitation to National Sorry Day

Mona Vale Memorial Hall 1 Park Street, Mona Vale, NSW, Australia

Come and join us Sunday 26th May 2024 An opportunity for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to come together to commemorate Sorry Day recognising the Stolen Generations. Start: 1.30pm • Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country • One minute silence to remember the Stolen Generations. • A reading from Aunty Nancy’s Book of Poems. • Didgeridoo playing + Clap Sticks Join us for afternoon Tea, Coffee, Damper, Kangaroo rissoles and more. Everyone is invited inside the hall to look at displays [...]

Aboriginal Astronomy with Will Stevens

Monday 16th September 2024 7:30pm – 9:30pm   Join us for an all-ages Aboriginal astronomy talk with Muruwari man Will Stevens   Learn about the role of the stars in Aboriginal society Hear cultural night sky stories See where in the night sky these star stories are located Marvel at the depth of scientific knowledge held within stories of the oldest continuous living culture on earth Enjoy Will’s lively presentation drawn from his experiences within his circle of family, elders, [...]

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New Moon Ceremony 3rd October

  Join us for the NEW Moon Ceremony Thursday 3rd October 2024 6.00pm for 6.30pm start Weather Permitting. Celebrate traditional Aboriginal culture with us in a New Moon Ceremony at Mooney Mooney Boat ramp at Deerubbun Reserve Central Coast Or The Entrance to Narrabeen Lagoon, Ocean Street Narrabeen There will be a Traditional Smoking Ceremony and a Welcome to Country performed by local Garigal men. Immerse yourself in the Smoke and release your problems, leave them with the old moon [...]