Dear colleagues,
The theme for this year’s National Reconciliation Week is “Be brave. Make change.” It is a challenge to all of us to be brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so we can make change for all. To support R&I staff to get involved, I am very pleased to invite you to attend a walking tour with the Koorie Heritage Trust.
Date: Thursday 30 June
Time: 3:30-4:30 (leaving from Federation Square - Meet at the Yarra Building)
Cost: The $30 per head will be covered by R&I, however, places are limited and we will be charged for no-shows. We are calling for expressions of interest in the first instance, and will follow up closer to the event date to ensure your availability has not changed. If it has changed, we can free up that space for someone on the waiting list.
Description: The Birrarung Wilam Walk takes you through Federation Square and down to the Birrarung Wilam (Common Ground) Aboriginal art installations, experiencing the Aboriginal history of the Birrarung Marr (Beside the river of mists) and Aboriginal Peoples of the Kulin Nation.
With one of our experienced Koorie guides, you will learn how the land on which Melbourne is located has changed over time and about the significance of the Birrarung Wilam to the local Kulin peoples. You will gain a deeper and more meaningful understanding of this incredible location; an important gathering place for the Kulin Nation and one of Melbourne’s most popular meeting hubs.
We’ll confirm your place and will keep a waiting list. If there is enough interest, we will run a second walking tour later in the year.
We hope you can join us!
Warm regards,
The R&I Ngulu
