Maroondah Celebrates Reconciliation

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Every year, Maroondah City Council celebrates Reconciliation Week between 27 May and 3 June.

These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the Reconciliation journey — the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Event 

  • Date: Friday 2 June
  • Time: 10am to 12noon
  • Venue: Ringwood Town Square (or Realm if poor weather)

In 2023, Maroondah is celebrating with performances by proud Mutti Mutti man, award-winning singer/songwriter Kutcha Edwards, the Eastwood Primary School Choir and singing group Yeng Gali Mullum who will launch their new CD ‘Cultural Synergy’ on the day.

The event will start with a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country. Kutcha Edwards has a long history of connection with Maroondah and we are delighted that he is available to perform.

The event will also launch two arts projects:

  • “From our Elders”, a video installation project created by Daen Sansbury-Smith in ArtSpace at Realm. Daen has interviewed a number of Elders connected with Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place (MMIGP) and from Tasmania and South Australia.  
  • Artwork on the Realm windows by MMIGP artist Amanda Wright featuring paintings of local Elders Aunty Irene Norman and Aunty Daphne Milward.

Please RSVP to arts@maroondah.vic.gov.au for catering purposes. There will be a light morning tea at the event

This event has been developed by Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation and Maroondah City Council.

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When

  • Friday, 02 June 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

Ringwood Town Square, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 3134, View map

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