Session 1: Turruk - Belonging

We invite you to join us for a compelling series of yarning circles and intimate masterclass workshops hosted by Uncle Shane Charles and First Nations Leaders.

Session 1: Belonging with Allen Kong + Uncle Shane Charles

Date: Thursday 28 April 2022

Time: 10 am - 1 pm

Venue: Armagh, 226 Kooyong Road, Toorak.

10 am: Uncle Shane Charles welcomes us to the Turruk program with a yidaki healing and expresses his vision for the program. He explores the concept of belonging by creating a culturally engaging space for knowledge sharing with reciprocal partnership building between First Peoples and diverse multisector, intercultural, intergenerational communities. United by a common commitment to regenerate Country and walk together for change.

He invites First Nations leader Allen Kong, Director Indigenous Architecture and Design Victoria and sustainability architect who will explore Why Belonging Matters ; creating a spirit of place with diverse intercultural , intergenerational and multisector voices.

11.30 am: Create your own River of Life Map. Using the metaphor of a river, identify pivotal moments in your life, feeling vulnerable, stuck, courageous towards finding flow. Reflect upon your own journey of reconciliation and healing facilitated Sarah Naarden

Ron Lawler expresses his 'River or Life 'as a life long journey walking with First Peoples and shares Initiatives of Change connection with Aunty Marg Tucker.

The sessions continue every Thursday until 2 June 2022

Schedule of sessions: Click links to buy tickets for other sessions

5 May   - Authentic Leadership with Alana Marsh + Uncle Andrew Gardiner

12 May - Inclusive Dialogues with Uncle Glen Loughrey + Dr Maya Ward

19 May - Healing Historical Wounds with Dean Stewart + Uncle Shane Charles 

26 May - Diverse Relationships with Jai Allen Wright + Sarah Naarden

2 June  - Trustbuilding Futures with Tracey Evans + Dylan Charles + Uncle Shane Charles

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