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Sharing culture and stories

NAIDOC Week committee members Laurel Baxter and Allira Fry. Picture: Sam James
Sam James

EMERGING community leaders showcased their culture at Shared Connections, bringing people from all walks of life together to learn from each other and build strong relationships. Artwork by local artists was on display, Bayden and Cree Creatives taught weaving and coordinated emu feather jewellery making workshops. Marruk Project lead a clapstick design workshop, while Wirra […]

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