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Join us for an evening of Dreamtime stories with the Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Collective.Hear from Elders who have contributed to the Wirlomin book project and experience a selection of remarkable Noongar stories that form part of this community‑led initiative. The Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Project was co‑founded by award‑winning Noongar author and academic Kim Scott, and continues to strengthen cultural knowledge through storytelling, language and connection.
This event is suitable for all ages, including children, and families are very welcome to attend.
Banner image: Kangaroo illustration courtesy Wirlomin Noongar Language & Stories Inc.
Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories Inc. is an association with the following aims:
* to reclaim Wirlomin stories and dialect, in support of the maintenance of Noongar language, and to share them with Noongar families and communities as part of a process to claim, control and enhance Wirlomin Noongar cultural heritage;
* to return and consolidate Aboriginal culture in its rightful community, create an awareness of its importance and the potential for an appropriate sharing of a Noongar cultural heritage with the wider community;
* to promote Noongar arts and culture through language, storytelling, illustration, music, song and dance to the Noongar community in Perth, Albany and other selected regional centres;
* to promote, foster and encourage Aboriginal authors and illustrators;
* to promote the Wirlomin books as literature/art in Perth, Albany and selected regional centres and also to the book buying public; and
* to provide an opportunity for people to participate in cross-cultural shared activities between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people whilst learning about Aboriginal culture.
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99 Loftus St, Leederville WA 6007, Australia, 99 Loftus St, Leederville WA 6007, Australia, Perth
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