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Thursday 28 March

AHO Will be Conducting 2 Walks for the Seniors Festival

The AHO will be conducting 2 guided walks for Seniors in celebration of Seniors Week. The walk is very level, and will be very safe. It is not a long walk but hold many stories. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk around Little Manly Point is an opportunity to learn about how the Gayamaygal lived in this Country and the stories of their first contact with the First Fleet. Learn about Manly’s unique story of our Aboriginal people in Australian history. This walk will be led by Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office and is organised by Northern Beaches Council as part of its Seniors Festival Program for residents aged 60 and over. Please note there is a dress code required due to the risks of ticks in the area. For your protection, wear a hat, long pants, a long sleeved T-shirt and covered in shoes with long socks to minimise the amount of skin exposed. Tropical strength insect repellent will be available to apply before the walk begins. Capacity of 15 per walk. No more than 2 people per booking. Online bookings open 14 February.   The first walk will be: Thursday, 28 March 2024 - 09:30 am to 10:30 am The 2nd walk will be: Thursday, 28 March 2024 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Little Manly Point Park https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/whats-on/seniors-festival-aboriginal-heritage-walk-little-manly-point
Thursday 4 April

AHO Conducts Guided walk for the Wurridjal Festival

During the month of March, Cooks River People gather for the Wurridjal Festival to celebrate the strong communities and ecologies along the river. This years, Wurridjal Festival will be held from March 14 to April 7, with events from Gamay Botany Bay to the Yana Badu wetlands in Chullora.

The festival marks the start of a season when thousands of mullet – known as ‘Wurridjal’ in the Aboriginal languages spoken in the Sydney region – enter the Cooks River during their pre-spawning migration along the east coast of Australia. For thousands of years the river was healthy and a source of food for Aboriginal people. Wurridjal Festival aims to reconnect communities with First Nations knowledge and care for Country.

With 30+ free events throughout March and April, the festival highlights the incredible communities throughout the Cooks River catchment and the determination to regenerate it. With a wide range of activities from guided walks, river clean ups, bushcare, and cycling, to cultural workshops and panel discussions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Look for our walk here.
Starts - Maria Reserve Jason L'ecuyer
Wednesday 10 April

AHO Walks with UTS

The AHO will be conducting a guided walk for UTS Students
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (Balls Head Drive, Waverton New South Wales 2060) Not Open to the Public
Thursday 11 April

AHO Talks with UTS

The AHO will be conducting a Presentation on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (Balls Head Drive, Waverton New South Wales 2060) Not Open to the Public
Saturday 13 April

AHO Conducts Guided Walk at Coal Loader

The AHO will be running a Guided Walk at the Coal Loader and Sustainability Centre for North Sydney Council
Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (Balls Head Drive, Waverton New South Wales 2060) Contact Coal Loader and Sustainability Centre
Thursday 18 April

AHO Gives Presentation for NBC Heritage Week

The AHO will be giving a Talk on Manly Dam and its surrounding area. Participants will learn about Heritage History and Culture
Manly Library Meeting Room Contact Manly Library
Friday 19 April

AHO Gives Children’s Presentation

The AHO will be giving a Children's Presentation for Willoughby Council and their Mosaic Centre. The children will be learning about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture
Doherty Community Centre Contact Mosaic in Willoughby
Wednesday 1 May

Gordon Library Talk on Yarramundi and Bolongia

Karen Smith, Education Officer at the Aboriginal Heritage Office, will be presenting a PowerPoint on her Ancestors. This will be the first retelling of this story for many years. The Presentation originally won a History Prize.
Gordon Library Please contact Gordon Library
Wednesday 8 May

AHO Talks to Dee Why Public School

The AHO will be talking to Dee Why Public School and Providing a Presentation on Aboriginal Heritage and Culture
Dee Why Public School Not Open to the Public
Thursday 9 May

AHO Speaks a for the World Surf League

The AHO will be speaking for the World Surf League to open the event. The Jannawi Dance Group will also be in attendace to open the prestigious event
North Narrabeen Surf Club Open to public
Wednesday 15 May

AHO Gives a Presentation at the Wildflower Garden

The AHO will be giving a Presentation and participating in a guided walk at the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden
Ku-Ring-Gai Wildflower Garden (420 Mona Vale Road, St Ives New South Wales 2075) Bookings required - contact Wildflower garden
Monday 20 May

AHO Conducts Guided Walk

The AHO will be conducting a guided Walk for PROVEDA - formerly Community Northern Beaches. This will be an easy access walk and suitable for Wheelchairs and Walkers
Little Manly Point Park Contact PROVEDA
Thursday 23 May

Visit by TAFE to the AHO Museum and Keeping Place

A TAFE Group will be taking a tour of the Aboriginal Heritage Office Museum and Keeping Place. They will be learning about Aboriginal Heritage and Culture
AHO Museum and Keeping Place Not Open to the Public