WOMEN’S BUSINESS LANGUAGE NGURRA
an inter-tribal gathering of local women from the Brewarrina shire REGION
Spearheaded by Moogahlin Performing Arts’ Regional Team, the Women’s Business Language Ngurra (Camps) has been an inter-tribal gathering of local women from the Brewarrina Shire Region.
Collective knowledges were brought together and shared over three separate camps for women and girls of the Murrawarri, Ngemba, and Yuwaalaraay, increasing cultural awareness and continuity through performance in the form of dance and song. Participants were invited to perform at the Opening Ceremony Corroboree for Baiame’s Ngunnhu Festival on Friday, 8 April 2022 at Weir Park, Brewarrina.
Registrations for the Ngemba Camp were open to participants living on-country.
For further information please contact
Lacey Boney, Regional Projects Coordinator
M: 0473 902 151
Ngemba WOMENS LANGUAGE NGURRA
27 - 29 January 2022, Brewarrina NSW
Share in Ngemba language dances, stories, and food, and visit local sites with Language Sharer Melissa Kirby and Ngurra Elder Aunty Diane Kelly.
Free for participants living on-country.
Yuwaalaraay WOMENS LANGUAGE NGURRA
25-27 March 2022, Angledool Station,Goodooga NSW
Share in Yuwaalaraay language dances, stories, and food, and visit local sites with a local Language Sharer. The Yuwaalaraay Ngurra is for female participants aged 10 years and up. Parent, Carer, and Guardian participation is also strongly encouraged.
Free for participants living on-country.
Murrawarri WOMEN’S LANGUAGE NGURRA
20 - 22 APRIL 2022, Ledknapper National park, NSW
Share in Murrawarri language dances, stories, and food, and visit local sites with Language Sharers Phyllis Cubby & Kelsey Barker. Aunties in residence include Patsy Hooper,Josie Byno, Vera Byno, & Doris Shillingsworth.
Free for participants living on-country with girls from Goodooga & Weilmoringle given priority for places.
