Corroboree keeps Culture thriving on Kamilaroi Country

Warrama-li Dhiiyaan, an Aboriginal organisation, ran the event in June. It showcased dance, music, language and culture, and was supported by a Cultural Grant from Aboriginal Affairs NSW. 
 

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Kamilaroi man Glen Ellis from Warrama-li Dhiiyaan said, “With limited culture being delivered within the community, the Corroboree brought the Aboriginal community together.” 

The event included an Acknowledgement of Country delivered in Kamilaroi language, a smoking ceremony, cultural dances by children and a Kup Murri (underground earth oven) dinner.
 

“It gave the young Aboriginal children the opportunity to learn dance and showcase it to their families and community. They even created a special dance about what Culture, Community and being from Mungindi means to them.”

– Glen Ellis (Kamilaroi), Warrama-li Dhiiyaan

“The community was so proud of the children showcasing the dancing they had learnt,” said Glen.
 

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“The day concluded with community people sitting around the campfires and yarning about how proud they were of the children dancing.”

 

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Applications are now open for Cultural Grants 2024-25 and Aboriginal organisations across NSW are encouraged to apply.