The ‘bangadyi nawi making a canoe,’ an engagement program by the hawkesbury regional museum © photo by elissa blair

Make time for the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s necessary community challenge, Bangadyi Nawi, on Saturday, 18 November 2023 on the Museum.

Everyone is encouraged to take part in the collaborative occasion by the Museum, the Dharug Community, and the Brewongle Environmental Education Centre.

The Welcome to Country ceremony shall be led by Erin Wilkins, adopted by an Official Opening by Hawkesbury Councilor and Deputy Mayor Barry Calvert at eleven:30 AM.

“The project has provided a transformative expertise for local Aboriginal high school college students who created a conventional canoe throughout an inter-generational camp, led by Elder Uncle Dean Kelly and with Uncle David Payne and Dharug Educator Erin Wilkins,” the announcement indicated.

“As a model new exhibit, the canoe will shape learning opportunities for the whole neighborhood.”

The Saturday occasion is free of charge and may be booked online via Eventbrite: Celebration of Bangadyi Nawi and Opening of Canoe Exhibit. Light refreshments will be offered.

The Museum was additionally nominated lately at the IMAGinE Awards 2023 by the Museums & Galleries of NSW for its engagement program called “Bangadyi Nawi Making Making a Canoe.”

Bangadyi Nawi & Museum Opening of Canoe Exhibit is situated at 8 Baker Street in Windsor.