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Giyi Para – Booked out

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When

Saturday

April 1
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where

The Wollotuka Institute
University of Newcastle Callaghan Campus
Ring Rd, Callaghan NSW 2308

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Tickets

$Free but registration required
+ Transaction fee

Giyi Para – Booked out

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships.

In the spirit of this continued gathering practice, The Wollotuka Institute, in partnership with Newcastle Writers Festival, invites you to an evening of story telling, community, and celebration.

– From 5.00pm, children can join in Scribbling Magic with award-winning illustrator Dub Leffler.

– From 5.30pm, learn more about Aboriginal languages with Ray Kelly.

– From 6.30pm, hear from writers Jackie Huggins, Julie Janson, and Amy Thunig about the power of telling your story. Includes a special performance by Nardi Simpson.

– From 7.30pm, join in a special dance.

A BBQ will be held and food will be free to all. Registration required via the ticket tab to assist with catering and seating. 

The Speakers

Jackie Huggins

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships. In the spirit…

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Ray Kelly

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships. In the spirit…

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Amy Thunig

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships. In the spirit…

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Dub Leffler

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships. In the spirit…

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Julie Janson

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships. In the spirit…

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Nardi Simpson

For thousands of generations First People in our country have gathered in a continuing practice of coming together to share knowledge, celebrate country, and strengthen ongoing relationships. In the spirit…

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