COMMUNITY | Events
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY...
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Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2021, More than a word. Reconciliation takes action, urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
SORRY DAY COMMEMORATION, WED MAY 26th
Market Building steps, 11am, all welcome
Smoking & Welcome to Country Ceremony: Uncle Rick Nelson
Speakers: Aunty Maxine Briggs and Uncle Larry Walsh
Introduction and MC: Vic Say
Address by the Mayor: Tony Cordy & Castlemaine Secondary College School Captains
RECONCILIATION WEEK EVENTS, MAY 27th-JUNE 3rd
Ongoing:
* Exhibition at Market Building - with Aboriginal artefacts, local stories, Aboriginal art by talented local artists and much more. 27th of May - June 3rd, 9am - 5pm
* Castlemaine Library - book display and participatory Sorry Tree installation
Events:
Thursday May 27th
* Reconciliation Week Launch, Market Building, Speaker Uncle Ron Murray and Sarah James, 10.30am, all welcome
Friday May 28th
* Aboriginal Storytime (Aboriginal Stories for 3 - 5 year olds), Castlemaine Library, 10.30am
* Dja Dja Wurrung Cultural Tour, Market Building - 9.30-1.30, Book @ http://www.bendigoregion.com.au/visit-castlemaine-maldon/whatson/dja-dja-wurrung-cultural-tour
Saturday May 29th
* Tabilk Mooroopook (Spirit of Country) celebration at Booladj Kiarp Bolealong (Creeks Meet) - Koorie led Landcare, Landcarers and friends event, 10-1pm, Book @ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tabilk-mooroopook-spirit-of-country-celebration-at-booladj-kiarp-bolealon-tickets-154358820387
* Film - Nalderun Surprise Film and Q&A, Theatre Royal, 1pm, book here
Sunday May 30th
* Film - WAWI + Q&A with director Michael Portway and Uncle Rick Nelson, 11am, Theatre Royal, booking link below
* Film - MILPIRRI + Outtakes + Q&A “Where are things now?" With Filmmakers Cath South and Stewart Carter along with Kath Coff and Wanta Jampijinpa Patrick, 12.30pm. Theatre Royal, booking link below
Monday May 31st
* Toddlertime with Aunty Kerri Douglas, Castlemaine Library, 10.30am
Tuesday June 1st
* Schools Tour, 9.30 - 10.30, 11.30-12.30 and 1.30 - 2.30pm
Wednesday June 2nd
* Uncle Rick’s History Walking Tour, CHIRP, 10am, book here (03) 5479 1000
* Film - TALKING WITH OUR ELDERS PREVIEW/PREMIERE + Q&A with Aunty Kerri Douglas and Jacinta Douglas, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal, booking link below
Thursday June 3rd
* Film - WE DON'T NEED A MAP + discussion with local writer Declan Furber-Gillick with Jan Wositzky, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal, booking link below
Nb-The Film program at Theatre Royal is part of The Central Victorian Indigenous Film Festival. Book here - https://theatreroyalcastlemaine.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/4f8dc793-e5b0-4708-94d3-dfae73b77044?Event=126047
For more information contact Nalderun on 0477 522 248 or www.nalderun.net.au
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We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new and improved Connect Mount Alexander website on Thursday 20 May at the Castlemaine Library, to coincide with National Volunteer Week (17-23 May).
As you may be aware, we had repurposed the Connect Mount Alexander platform during the COVID-19 pandemic last year to create a Virtual Emergency Relief Centre to provide important Covid-related information, resources and support networks to the community.
Now, as well as retaining information about COVID-19, it’s returning to its roots as a key site for community groups and organisations to self-promote and gain new members and volunteers.
The new interactive home page, features designs by local illustrator Trace Balla, to give the site a fresh new look and community feel.
We have re-introduced a section for local community ‘Events’ and ‘Directory’, as well as options for you to still find out information about local support and services.
We encourage you to revisit the site and log in to check that your club/group/organisation details are up to date.
If you log on before 5:00pm on Friday 18 June, you will go into the draw for a chance to win a $250 voucher for a local business service.
The log in page for Connect Mount Alexander can be found here: https://connectmountalexander.com.au/register-an-organisation/
If you need any assistance to log in to the Connect Mount Alexander or alternatively if your email address is no longer associated with a Connect Mount Alexander listing please send through the details via email: connect@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
We hope you enjoy the new and improved Connect Mount Alexander website.
Business Support Officer Community Partnerships | Mount Alexander Shire Council
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