Learn from Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson Jnr. about the significant history of the land of which you are walking, and learn about the connection between Country and Wurundjeri Culture.
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Bill Nicholson Jr is the principal adult and cross-cultural educator at Wurundjeri working across the corporate, not-for-profit, and university sectors. Uncle Bill is passionate about sharing his extensive cultural knowledge with the broader community, and advocates for the rights of contemporary Wurundjeri to access and practice culture on their traditional homelands. As a Winston Churchill Fellowship recipient, Uncle Bill explored cultural practice and maintenance among First Nations communities in urban environments. He was also a member of the Victorian delegation nominated to attend the First People’s Assembly that led to the development of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Please bring:
- Walking shoes suitable for walking along bush tracks.
- Warm clothing.
- Water bottle.
There are toilet facilities located near the venue.
Meeting Location:
- Carpark above the Eltham Copper Butterfly PlaySpace
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event environment for all attendees. If you have accessibility or inclusion requirements regarding this event, please contact us about how we can help on [email protected].
Appropriate for
What to bring
- Water bottle.
What to wear
Wear warm clothing, and walking shoes suitable for walking along bush tracks.
Nillumbik Environment Team
Events run and organised by the Nillumbik Shire Council environment team. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners of the Country on which Nillumbik is located, we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future, and extend that respect to all First Nations People. We respect the enduring strength of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
You may cancel anytime before class starts and claim a full refund or transfer or credit note.
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