Starting with a traditional smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country by the Wiradjuri Dunghutti elder Uncle John Dickson, the day featured a variety of stalls, face painting, free sausage sizzle, boomerang painting workshop, Kuri Murri dance performances and pamper pack giveaways.
Aunty Lyn Martin and RCC chairperson Lyn Lormer spoke about the significance of the week and the importance of the referendum’s success, encouraging all to vote ‘Yes’ for an Aboriginal Voice. The event also saw the launch of the first book about Aboriginal culture from an Arabic perspective, written by Lebanese Australian author Dr Jamil Dewihi, ‘The Story of an Aboriginal Grandmother’.
Councillor Karl Saleh said the day was a chance for the community to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements.
“I encourage everyone to vote ‘Yes’ this year in the referendum on constitutional recognition for Aboriginal people,” he said.
