Are you curious about Aboriginal cultural heritage?

In late April, the North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is hosting two engaging events with a focus on cultural heritage along the Campaspe River at Redesdale and Rochester.

The North Central CMA is committed to better incorporate traditional ecological knowledge, where available, into natural resource management decisions, planning and policy-making processes, and in the development and delivery of public education programs.

North Central CMA Project Manager Angela Gladman said the events are a great opportunity for the community to learn more about cultural heritage from Traditional Owners.

“Understanding who the Traditional Owners are and learning about cultural sites and artefacts helps us all to understand the history of the landscape we live in,” she said.

“These events are part of a broader three day event bringing together the three Traditional Owner groups along the Campaspe River – Dja Dja Wurrung Clans (west of river), Taungurung Clans (east of river) and Yorta Yorta Nations (north of Rochester).

Together, with a small number of scientists and North Central CMA staff, we will hike and canoe three sections of the river, exploring, sharing and learning on Country.”

Ms Gladman said part of the event is providing the opportunity for the local community to come along to two events where they can learn more about the rich culture in their own backyard.

“The events are free and we are encouraging community members to come along to the Redesdale Hall from 3.30pm – 5pm on Wednesday 26 April 2017 to learn about local cultural heritage and geology with a second evening session the following night, Thursday 27 April, at the Rochester Racecourse Recreation Reserve from 4.30pm-6pm with a focus on cultural heritage and rivers.”

To register, phone the North Central CMA on 5448 7124 by Friday 21 April.

These events are supported by the Regional Aboriginal Capacity and Caring for the Campaspe projects, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme and Victorian Government’s Regional Riparian Action Plan.  

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