Bangadyi Nawi & Museum Opening of Canoe Exhibit

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

Make time for the Hawkesbury Regional Museum’s important community venture, Bangadyi Nawi, on Saturday, 18 November 2023 at the Museum.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the collaborative event 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 challenge has provided a transformative experience for native Aboriginal high school students who created a standard canoe during 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 new exhibit, the canoe will shape studying alternatives for the whole group.”

The Saturday event is freed from cost and may be booked on-line by way of Eventbrite: Celebration of Bangadyi Nawi and Opening of Canoe Exhibit. Light refreshments shall be offered.

The Museum was also nominated recently on the IMAGinE Awards 2023 by the Museums & Galleries of NSW for its engagement program known as “Bangadyi Nawi Making Making a Canoe.”

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