Welcome to Country
Come join us for a very special Welcome to Country to open our festival with our very own Menang Elder Aunty Vern Gillies.
Walk through our beginnings from the Nyitting (cold) time until now, and learn a small part of Menang history prior and post white settlement – how things began and where we are today.
The story in the residency museum talks about marginalisation and rejection, but also about the strength and resilience of our people. It demonstrates that we can work together and overcome any obstacle.
These are common themes with our Queer community, so come listen to Aunty Vern for another wonderful hour of a truth telling walk through history.
Dates & Times
Thursday
20th February, 2025
5:30pm
Price
Free
Duration
1hAccessibility Information
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Event Accessibility
LightingLighting will be well lit
AudibleNoise will be low/moderate, with one speaker, and crowd noise at times
Space & Seating This will be a roving tour of the building
Venue Accessibility
ParkingACROD Parking available at the venue
ToiletsAccessible toilets available
EntrancesAccessible entry available at the front of the building
Talent
Aunty Vernice Gillies
