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DUMAWUL provides several exciting opportunities each year for Djaara creatives to build livelihoods around our Culture. Both public and private events are scheduled, including exhibitions, markets, and workshops.
DUMAWUL curates and hosts several events throughout the year. If you would like to keep up to date, please keep an eye out on our social or join our mailing list.
Change of seasons, Murna (Yam Daisy) and Ngarri (Black Duck) time
Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo. 12.00pm, Wednesday April 1st
The next changing of season will be Wednesday, April, when we will welcome the Murna (Yam Daisy) and Ngarri (Black Duck) time. Ngarri begin their courtship and nest making. Djaara collect the duck eggs early in the season so the ducks have time to lay more eggs. Murna is flowering and was an abundant staple food until severly impacted by the arrival of cattle and sheep.
DUMAWUL and City of Greater Bendigo have hosted these lunchtime gatherings at 12pm in Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo, honouring Dja Dja Wurrung knowledge, Culture, and Country.
Dja Dja Wurrung People (Djaara) have long recognised six seasons, each carrying deep ecological wisdom—guiding when to harvest, hunt, and Care for Country in harmony with complex climate conditions. Despite the disruption caused by the imposed four-season model during colonisation, this invaluable knowledge and practice continue to thrive.
These successful events have brought together Indigenous and non-Indigenous workers from the region, allowing them to reflect and reconnect with place and season. Colleagues have gathered with curiosity and lunch in hand, embracing the wisdom and traditions of the land.
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