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Intergenerational exchange is at the heart of Cultural Mapping

Process, Melville

Intergenerational exchange is at the heart of Cultural Mapping

Bringing the meanings of ancient Noongar placenames to life through art, the Place Names Melville project sees stories passed down from one generation to the next.

16 January 2024

Noongar sovereignty in action

Process, Melville

Noongar sovereignty in action

After seven decoding sessions, the meanings of various Noongar placenames in Melville have been decoded and unlocked, as part of the second phase of Place Names Melville.

18 October 2023

Place Names Walyalup wins History Council award

News, Perth

Place Names Walyalup wins History Council award

We’re thrilled to announce that our Place Names Walyalup project has won a 2023 History Council of WA Award, for its significant contribution to understandings of and advocacy for Indigenous histories in Western Australia.

18 October 2023

‘That’s magic’ - Decoding Noongar Place Names in Melville

News, Mandurah, Melville

‘That’s magic’ - Decoding Noongar Place Names in Melville

Weaving together a process driven framework with a Noongar-led community arts approach, Place Names Melville has been an incredible journey of reconciliation and Noongar language revival since its beginnings in April.

28 September 2022

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