The ‘bangadyi nawi making a canoe,’ an engagement program by the hawkesbury regional museum © photograph by elissa blair
Make time for the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s essential neighborhood project, Bangadyi Nawi, on Saturday, 18 November 2023 at 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, adopted by an Official Opening by Hawkesbury Councilor and Deputy Mayor Barry Calvert at eleven:30 AM.
“The challenge has offered a transformative experience for local Aboriginal high school students who created a traditional canoe during 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 form learning opportunities for the whole community.”
The Saturday event is free of charge and could be booked on-line by way of Eventbrite: Celebration of Bangadyi Nawi and Opening of Canoe Exhibit. Light refreshments shall be supplied.
The Museum was additionally nominated recently at the IMAGinE Awards 2023 by the Museums & Galleries of NSW for its engagement program known as “Bangadyi Nawi Making Making a Canoe.”
Bangadyi Nawi & Museum Opening of Canoe Exhibit is situated at eight Baker Street in Windsor.