Welcome to the Wimmera PCP supported calendar for

National Reconciliation Week 2021

Look out for the poster available in the Weekly Advertiser issued today, Wednesday 26 May 2021.

This week is celebrated each year and it's an important time for non-Indigenous people to celebrate the significant contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's have made to our society today. Many people aren't aware of the rich tapestry of black history we have in the Wimmera and Wimmera PCP and its staff encourage you to continually learn and support the philosophy of truth telling. We encourage all past participants of cultural training to engage in the activities and opportunities available to you this week and show your support as 'cultural champions' we know you want to be. 

NATIONAL SORRY DAY

Please also remember today is National Sorry Day which acknowledges and raises awareness of the history and continued effect of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from their families. 

You can purchase a Sorry Flower to mark the day from the Kimberley Stolen Generation Aboriginal Corporation

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UNITING WIMMERA PROUDLY SUPPORTS

SOUTHERN WOTJOBALUK TOUR

“wutji ba babi” (Men & Women)

with Uncle Ron Marks

Thursday 27 May 2021 &

Friday 28 May 2021 (Friday booked out)

 

meet at 9am the back carpark of Uniting Wimmera, 185 Baillie St, Horsham

 

9.00am:                    WELCOME TO COUNTRY

9.15am:                    Bus leaves Horsham for Dimboola

Arrive at THE DIMBOOLA COMMON & STINKY CREEK

Travel to the Florence Grylls Centre                                           

Travel to the Scarred trees at The Bridge (No photos – sacred place)

Walk to The Ranch & Billabong                                                   

Second lot of Scarred Trees on way to Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend – “wati yeti” History of this iconic area

Return to Lloyd Street for lunch

12.30pm:  Pick up Lunch and travel to DIMBOOLA PARK

History of the Park

Travel to Pink Lake – “dadidanja”

Call into Lochiel                                                  

Story of the Wimmera River

Travel to Antwerp                                                                                

The Cemetery & The Reserve and Ebenezer Mission – “banjibunag”

Travel to Horsham and if time permits, stop at Weir Park and The Yanga Track

4pm (approx) Return to Uniting Wimmera, Baillie Street

 

RSVP to Jaimie Clarkson, Uniting Wimmera  jaimie.clarkson@vt.uniting.org

Phone 03 5362 4069 | 0435 969 623