ngulu wurneet, galada-al wurrung-u, parniwaru tyalingi, waran woorroong-ee, barringgi dyaling | river of language
The River of Language virtual tour brings to life the languages of south-eastern Australia through our voices, artwork and animations.
NAIDOC Week
First Peoples of Australia (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) have the oldest living and continuous cultures in the world. First Peoples have been caring for this country since time immemorial with artists, educators, scientists and activists contributing to all areas of Australia’s community.
Throughout NAIDOC (National Aboriginal Islanders Day Observance Committee) week we will be celebrating First Peoples histories, cultures and knowledge systems, and peoples.
Featured Stories
Wominjeka – Welcome
Our organisation, in partnership with the First Peoples of Victoria, is working to place First Peoples living cultures and histories at the core of our practice.
Black Day, Sun Rises, Blood Runs
Stories of colonial violence in Victoria.
The hidden history of Aboriginal stockwoman
As told by a Koa stockwoman, mother and doctor of philosophy.
The timeless and living art of possum skin cloaks
The First Peoples of south-eastern Australia have been making possum skin cloaks since time immemorial—today the practice is flourishing.
10 treasures of Aussie Rules
And what they say about us.
Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar
Melbourne is known for having four seasons in one day. But did you know there are seven seasons in the Kulin seasonal calendar.
The Plants of Milarri Garden
Milarri Garden, located within Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, is planted with native flora significant to the Aboriginal people of south-eastern Australia.
River animals
Our First People’s Educator Di-Di Vaha’akolo shares some special drawings from our River of Language exhibition
First Peoples in Australia Astronomy
Let’s explore a few of the constellations of the Boorong people of North West Victoria!