04/06/25 10:01 Filed in:
Culturehttps://douglas.qld.gov.au/traditional-canoe-to-be-crafted-from-tree-removed-from-mossman/A prominent First Nations organisation and enthusiastic local primary school students are teaming up to transform a recently removed tree into a traditional canoe, in a unique cultural and educational project.
The milky pine, which stood beside the Douglas Shire Council administration building on Front Street, was removed today due to damage it was causing to a driveway, stormwater drainage and a nearby fire hydrant.
Thanks to a $25,000 NAB Foundation Grant, the Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation will collaborate with Mossman State School to repurpose the tree into a traditional canoe as part of the Nganjin Ngaral Kaljan Yala Makarr Muruku Balkanya project — a community recovery initiative.
Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation chairperson John Hartley said the tree would be put to good use.
“We are going to craft a traditional outrigger dugout canoe from it and it will then stay as a permanent exhibition for a long time,” Mr Hartley said.
“It’s really about the conversations we have while doing the project and affording the children some opportunity to talk with Elders and to learn about how things were done a long time ago.”
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Culture | EventsPainting Together@2xPaint Together - Kuku Yalanji Bama
If you're free on Tuesday April 29, come have fun with paint!
🖌️ Paints, lunch, and company provided.
🎨 BYO canvas.
📍 Mossman Uniting Church Hall
🕥 10:30 AM
Contact Julie: 0458 494 794
🎨 Download calendar reminder for Paint Together event 26/04/25 16:59 Filed in:
Culture | EventsWomens Choir@2xKuku Yalanji Women’s Choir – Singing for Water, Land, and Sea
The Kuku Yalanji Women’s Choir is calling out for participation!
We invite Kuku Yalanji women and young girls to join us in reviving language and culture through song.
📍 Mossman Area
📞 Contact Julie: 0458 494 794
Come and be part of this beautiful movement of connection and culture.
26/04/25 16:58 Filed in:
Culture | EventsTraditional Weaving@2xTraditional Weaving Workshop
Join Kalkamanungu Shanelle Young for a special weaving workshop for First Nations women and young girls. Come share stories, culture, and connection through the art of traditional weaving.
📅 April 22, 2025, Download to calendar📍 Uniting Church Hall, Mossman Click to show in Google Maps📞 To book
Call Julie: 0458 494 794All materials provided. Free to attend.
27/10/24 11:19 Filed in:
News | Culture | Events | fundingWe are pleased to announce our successful application for the 2024-2026 Language and Arts and Culture funding round.
Kunbu – Celebration.
Muruku jinabu dungarinya wawu wawu-ji ngulkurrji
Walking together in good spirit
The project is designed to celebrate cultural continuance and rejuvenate the Kuku Yalanji language. It encourages intergenerational participation, from very young children to clan Elders, weaving language through a wide range of cultural activities. The project will culminate in a Celebration/Exhibition showcasing the arts, culture, and language of the Kubirriwarra Yalanji Clan-group.
