Lighting the Wilin and National Reconciliation Week Morning Tea

Each year, we come together for Lighting the Wilin, a beloved annual event which marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week at the University, and the anniversary of the founding of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development.

We invite all University of Melbourne students, staff, and our broader community to join us for this important event.

On the morning of 24 May, we’ll gather in the Wilin Garden to recommit to Reconciliation and to celebrate the vital role of the Wilin Centre, in an event led by Boon Wurrung elder N'Arweet Carolyn Briggs AM.

After Lighting the Wilin, we invite you to join us in the Fiona and Sidney Myer Gallery to enjoy morning tea and the newly opened exhibition:

Paul Maymuru: Miliyawuy and Milngiya

Please arrive at the Wilin Garden by 10AM for the beginning of this event.

Please register for this event via this page so that we’ve got accurate numbers for catering.

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Read more about Paul Maymuru: Miliyawuy and Milngiya.

Image: Paul Maymuru Milgiyawuy (detail), 2024, acrylic on canvas

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions and University guidelines, there are a number of conditions currently in place for our in-person events. To read more about the University's COVID-19 response, please visit: https://www.unimelb.edu.au/coronavirus.

• Covid-19 vaccinations (or valid exemptions) are a requirement for anyone attending University of Melbourne campuses.
• Wearing a mask remains recommended when you cannot physically distance.
• Please stay at home if you feel unwell or have been ordered to isolate.
• Walk-ups and latecomers will be admitted at the discretion of front of house staff.