Ngarrindjeri Sharing Circle

Learn about traditional Ngarrindjeri bush tucker and take part in preparing and cooking foods such as kangaroo, wombat and fish.

Wa:tji Pulyeri (little Blue Wren) by Phyllis Williams

The Living Culture Camp Coorong session is a 'hands on' look at some of the artefacts from the Ngarrindjeri Camp Coorong museum.

• Contributors:

• Tom Trevorrow - Facilitator

Auntie Eileen McHughes and Auntie Phyllis Williams will take young people on a journey of learning some traditional Ngarrindjeri language and songs. Learn how language was used and how it is still used today.

A fantastic opportunity to buy Ngarrindjeri arts and crafts throughout the conference at the Ngarrindjeri Sharing Circle in Jekejere Park.

Sharing Poetry by Mandy Brown and daughter Courtney Hebberman

Come and learn from Cyril Trevorrow and sons about Native Plants and how you can use them in your everyday life.

Verna Koolmatrie and Rita Lindsay Jnr will talk about their experiences of creating a traditional possum skin cloak. Both women have had very different experiences learning about their traditional cultural way of working with possum skin.

Welcome to country, then what? RAA conference participants can share how they give back.

Workshops will be led by award winning director and producer Jennifer Lyons-Reid and Carl Kuddell. Surfing on Country salutes the Kumuwuki / Big Wave theme by combining appropriate digital media practices with an inquisitive exploration into what happens after the Welcome to Country acknowledgments: What aspects of Indigenous culture do people take home, what can we all share, and what experiences of reconciliation can regional artists and arts workers bring back into their daily practice?

Weaving has long been an established way to provide practical implements, ground covers and shelter in a number of cultures.

This workshop shares some insights into the Ngarrindjeri traditional weaving techniques as well as its potential to influence contemporary art and craft.

Create and Connect in association with esteemed Ngarrindjeri elder, Cultural Leader and weaver Ellen Trevorrow and contemporary fibre artist Sandy Elverd.

• Contributors:

• Sandy Elverd - Facilitator
• Ellen Trevorrow - Facilitator

Learn about traditional Ngarrindjeri bush tucker and take part in preparing and cooking foods such as kangaroo, wombat and fish.

Learn how to make a feather flower from Georgina Trevorrow and Rayleen Rigney, hear about the history of how and why the Ngarrindjeri people made feather flowers.

Spend time one on one with an Ngarrindjeri elder, this session is for anyone who wishes to ask questions or just hear a story from an Ngarrindjeri elder. In this session participants will have at least half hour one on one with their selected elder.

Learn how to make a feather flower from Georgina Trevorrow and Rayleen Rigney, hear about the history of how and why the Ngarrindjeri people made feather flowers.

A fantastic opportunity to buy Ngarrindjeri arts and crafts throughout the conference at the Ngarrindjeri Sharing Circle in Jekejere Park.

Welcome to country, then what? RAA conference participants can share how they give back.

Workshops will be led by award winning director and producer Jennifer Lyons-Reid and Carl Kuddell. Surfing on Country salutes the Kumuwuki / Big Wave theme by combining appropriate digital media practices with an inquisitive exploration into what happens after the Welcome to Country acknowledgments: What aspects of Indigenous culture do people take home, what can we all share, and what experiences of reconciliation can regional artists and arts workers bring back into their daily practice?

Weaving has long been an established way to provide practical implements, ground covers and shelter in a number of cultures.

This workshop shares some insights into the Ngarrindjeri traditional weaving techniques as well as its potential to influence contemporary art and craft.

Create and Connect in association with esteemed Ngarrindjeri elder, Cultural Leader and weaver Ellen Trevorrow and contemporary fibre artist Sandy Elverd.

• Contributors:

• Ellen Trevorrow - Facilitator
• Sandy Elverd - Facilitator

Vicki Hartman and Georgie Trevorrow – ‘What Do You See’ Ngarrindjeri book reading

Vicki Hartman and Georgie Trevorrow – ‘What Do You See’ Ngarrindjeri book reading

Stephanie Gollan – Muluwonk (Bunyip)

A hands on look at some of the artefacts from the Ngarrindjeri Camp Coorong museum.

• Contributors:

• Tom Trevorrow - Facilitator

This workshop is about recreating a 'whirly' a temporary type of home used for when fishing, visiting family, traditional ceremonies.

Welcome to country, then what? RAA conference participants can share how they give back.

Workshops will be led by award winning director and producer Jennifer Lyons-Reid and Carl Kuddell. Surfing on Country salutes the Kumuwuki / Big Wave theme by combining appropriate digital media practices with an inquisitive exploration into what happens after the Welcome to Country acknowledgments: What aspects of Indigenous culture do people take home, what can we all share, and what experiences of reconciliation can regional artists and arts workers bring back into their daily practice?

Weaving has long been an established way to provide practical implements, ground covers and shelter in a number of cultures.

This workshop shares some insights into the Ngarrindjeri traditional weaving techniques as well as its potential to influence contemporary art and craft.

Create and Connect in association with esteemed Ngarrindjeri elder, Cultural Leader and weaver Ellen Trevorrow and contemporary fibre artist Sandy Elverd.

• Contributors:

• Ellen Trevorrow - Facilitator
• Sandy Elverd - Facilitator

Emu egg carving will be demonstrated and their use explained by Cyril Trevorrow and sons. Young people will have an opportunity to paint their own emu egg to take home.

The Rritjarukar (Willy Wagtails) Choir sing and perform songs entirely in the Ngarrindjeri language. All are welcome to see the Rritjarukar Choir perform. There is also an opportunity through this workshop to join in and experience the Ngarrindjeri culture first hand, through the art of dance and song.