The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

Truth Telling on the north bank of Birrarung

Come along to a free Truth Telling event and learn about Aboriginal culture, activism and history.

Hosted by City of Melbourne and Blak & Bright, the event will reflect on justice, treaty agreements, country and more.

Join us at the Yarra River – Birrarung Marr outside ArtPlay to hear thought-provoking poems, music, and writing from these compelling pairs.

Veronica Gorrie and Nayuka Gorrie
Uncle Larry Walsh and Isobel Morphy Walsh
Aunty Beryl Booth and Monica Jasmine Caro
Jeanine Leane and Hugo Comisari

We invite everyone to come join us and hear powerful stories on Indigenous life and heritage from speakers across generations.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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