National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
In support of the NRW 2024 theme of Now More Than Ever, Frankston City Council is proud to bring you:
· An engaging talk with respected speaker, Uncle Lionel Lach from Living Culture Ltd.
· An insightful exploration of reconciliation
· A showcase of artefacts, traditional bush tucker and medicines
· The opportunity for questions and discussion
This Reconciliation event is free to attend, at Frankston Library. All ages are welcome.
About Uncle Lionel
Uncle Lionel Lauch is a Gunditjmara Kirrae Wurrung-Bundjalung man, residing in his country on the Mornington Peninsula.
Lionel has a passion for expanding and sharing his vast knowledge of cultural practice, stories, production of artefacts and traditional tools, bush foods and medicine, healing, buildings practices, artworks, music, dance, traditional ceremonies and contemporary engagement programs. He embrace the opportunity to share his extensive knowledge of the land and indigenous cultures and traditions through talks and educational programs in agreement with both the Bunurong Land Council and the Boonwurrung Foundation on which we are based on.
Frankston City Libraries is proud to be able to provide workshops, information sessions and events FREE of charge to the community. Help us make this event a success by committing only if you can attend. If plans change, please cancel promptly to support our authors/facilitators in preparing for your participation. This will support the ongoing delivery of our programs. Thank you!
