Ngalu Warrawi Marri (We Stand Strong)
Celebrate the ongoing resilience of First Nations cultures in a free after-hours event featuring live music, tours and workshops.
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Recommended Age: 12+
Ngalu Warrawi Marri means ‘We Stand Strong’ in the language spoken by the First Nations peoples of Sydney. This name was gifted by Gadigal, Yuin and Wiradjuri artist, Nadeena Dixon, for the first Ngalu Warrawi Marri event in 2017.
This Reconciliation Week, come together to build connections for a stronger tomorrow. As the Australian Museum celebrates the ongoing resilience and reclamation of First Nations cultures, immerse yourself in an evening of live dance and music, free guided gallery tours and a range of drop-in learning activities across the whole Museum.
As part of the celebrations, we are proud to launch Ngurruwarra/Derndernyin, the newest exhibition at the Museum, showcasing incredible works from the Kaiadilt, Lardil and Gangalidda peoples of the Wellesley Islands. With a panel of community members and artwork spotlight tours, be amongst the first to see this powerful reflection of culture.
Don't miss this unforgettable night of creativity, connection and conversation as we continue to honour culture and learn from one another.
Event program
Time: 6pm
Location: Hintze Hall Stage
To open the evening, guests will be welcomed to Gadigal Land.
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Location: Level UG
Join us in celebrating the opening of Ngurruwarra/Derndernyin, a new exhibition featuring a 20-metre-long canvas artwork that highlights fish traps, a central part of culture and identity for First Nations communities across the southern Gulf of Carpentaria.
This expansive artwork is a collaboration between artists from Mirndiyan Gununa Aboriginal Corporation, Mornington Island Art and researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage.
Time: 6.15pm & 8.30pm
Location: Hintze Hall Stage
Performers from Mornington Island showcase art and culture across the night, through dance and storytelling, to create a dynamic and engaging atmosphere for audiences to enjoy.
Time: 6.30pm - 8.45pm
Location: Hintze Hall
Discover the rich world of bush foods and traditional medicine with Mornington Island community members. Get up close with natural materials and learn how they’ve been cultivated and utilised for generations.
Then, learn the traditional practice of string making from Mornington Island community members. Get hands-on and explore how natural fibres are transformed into strong, functional string, while gaining insight into the cultural knowledge behind the practice.
Time: 6.30pm - 8.45pm
Location: Burra & Billabong Waterhole, L2
Join Yorta Yorta weaver, Bree Firebrace, and learn how to transform recycled materials into beautiful, woven pieces of art.
Embrace your creativity in a First Nations jewellery-making workshop, led by Ngiyampaa weaver, Tarni Eastwood.
Take part in a game of Winambuu, a Wiradjuri language card game to spark your understanding of Wiradjuri and your competitive side.
Time: 6.30pm, 7.40pm & 8.15pm
Location: Ngurruwarra/Derndernyin & Garrigarrang
Join in a free tour of one of our galleries, led by a First Nations guide, and learn about the beautiful and diverse communities that have cared for Country for generations.
Enjoy an artwork spotlight talk in new exhibition, Ngurruwarra Derndernyin as a Mornington Island community representative offers a deeper insight into the artwork on display.
Take in a tour of our permanent Garrigarrang gallery to learn stories and insights into the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Time: 6pm - 8.45pm
Location: Hintze Hall
Visit a range of diverse stalls to support local First Nations vendors. Enjoy an array of products and designs.
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