The ‘bangadyi nawi making a canoe,’ an engagement program by the hawkesbury regional museum © photo by elissa blair
Make time for the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s important group project, Bangadyi Nawi, on Saturday, 18 November 2023 on the Museum.
Everyone is encouraged to take part within the collaborative occasion by the Museum, the Dharug Community, and the Brewongle Environmental Education Centre.
The Welcome to Country ceremony shall be led by Erin Wilkins, followed by an Official Opening by Hawkesbury Councilor and Deputy Mayor Barry Calvert at 11:30 AM.
“ Bangadyi Nawi & Museum Opening of Canoe Exhibit has offered a transformative experience for native Aboriginal highschool students who created a traditional canoe throughout an inter-generational camp, led by Elder Uncle Dean Kelly and with Uncle David Payne and Dharug Educator Erin Wilkins,” the announcement indicated.
“As a new exhibit, the canoe will shape studying opportunities for the whole community.”
The Saturday event is freed from cost and can be booked on-line by way of Eventbrite: Celebration of Bangadyi Nawi and Opening of Canoe Exhibit. Light refreshments shall be offered.
The Museum was additionally nominated lately at the IMAGinE Awards 2023 by the Museums & Galleries of NSW for its engagement program referred to as “Bangadyi Nawi Making Making a Canoe.”
The Hawkesbury Regional Museum is located at eight Baker Street in Windsor.