MALAAMI CONSERVATION NGAARLU
GUMBAYNGGIRR NYAMI (WOMAN) GAYI (TALKING) NGAARLU (WATER)
Hosted: Centre for Ecological Learning and Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA)
Location: Thora General Store
Date: 23 September 2024
Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Provided: Refreshments durning intermission
Free Event
This event honours the element water and the tradition of knowledge sharing. A special opportunity to connect with the wisdom of Gumbaynggirr women knowledge holders from three generations, sharing the importance of water within Gumbaynggirr culture. This is the second of four elements: Waagay/Fire, Ngaarlu/Water, Wajarr/Earth, and Muya-ngarra/Air.
Aunty Lisa Kelly and Dr. Chels Marshall shared: “From the ripples of energy and the flow of life, Ngaarlu (water) awakens the senses of nurturing and responsibility for Gumbaynggirr Jagun (homelands). For thousands of years, Gumbaynggirr people have used water for ceremony and LORE. In line with our Gumbaynggirr creation and stories we will be discussing the cultural needs and requirements of healthy clean water in Gumbaynggirr Jagun. The event offers a gathering of Gumbaynggirr women elders and knowledge holders on a panel who yarn about the importance of water for mind, body, spirit and soul – and for looking after Kin – as well as future directions for nurturing Cultural integrity of women and water”.