When | What | Where | Contact |
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Thursday 28 March | AHO Will be Conducting 2 Walks for the Seniors FestivalThe 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 FestivalDuring 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. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or sign up to our newsletter to stay tuned for announcements and information for the 2024 festival. Look for our walk here. |
Starts - Maria Reserve | Jason L'ecuyer |
Wednesday 10 April | AHO Walks with UTSThe 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 UTSThe 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 LoaderThe 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 WeekThe 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 PresentationThe 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 BolongiaKaren 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 SchoolThe 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 LeagueThe 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 GardenThe 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 WalkThe 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 PlaceA 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 |