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My Backyard, a story about the Wadawurrung People
PANEL DISCUSSION
Sunday 25 August 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+10)
'My Backyard' is a story and artwork about what happened to the local Wadawurrung people after white settlement and the colonisation of Australia.
The newly published booklet brings together a collection of paintings and poetry by the late Ron Milligan, long-time member of both Geelong One Fire and Reconciliation Victoria. Over many years Ron gathered information and shared his knowledge to educate the local community in understanding and connecting with the history of the Wadawurrung, and his works are a poignant statement on the settlement of whites in the district. The publication has been produced in consultation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
Join Vicky Grosser, President of Geelong One Fire and co-producer of the booklet, Ron’s daughter, Kerry Spina, and Kylie Clarke, Gunditjmara, Wotjobaluk, Ngarrindjeri, Muandik woman to talk about the project and Ron’s work. Led by Tom Molyneux, Gunditjmara man & creative professional based in Geelong.
Tickets $20pp OR $10pp for Geelong Regional Libraries Members (free to join).
Check out our other Local Word sessions - www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword
Location
Wurdi Youang, Level 5, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre
51 Little Malop Street
Geelong Victoria 3220
Contact Details
events@grlc.vic.gov.au
03 4201 0600