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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

A project that's captured Hugh's heart

News, Melville

A project that's captured Hugh's heart

Renowned photographer and videographer Hugh Sando is directing a new documentary that will capture the rich and intriguing process of CAN’s Place Names Melville project. He tells Nina Levy why this film is so close to his heart.

10 October 2023

Launch strengthens connection to Country

News, Melville

Launch strengthens connection to Country

Bringing together the players who will work together to crack the codes of ancient placenames, Touching Boodjar grounded, revitalised and connected the Elders Decoding Group, writes CAN's Place Names Co-ordinator Luisa Mitchell.

10 October 2023

Place Names Melville gets Lotterywest funding boost

News, Mandurah, Melville

Place Names Melville gets Lotterywest funding boost

CAN is proud to announce our partners, the City of Melville have received a $709,175 grant from Lotterywest for the Place Names Melville Project, which will help the City to continue work on this important Reconciliation project.

09 November 2022

Creative Workshop: Ngala Bidi - Our Paths

Event, Mandurah, Melville

Creative Workshop: Ngala Bidi - Our Paths

Join artists Geri Hayden, Noelene Mantellato, and Sandy McKendrick to create a land art installation.

24 October 2022

‘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

Ngala Bidi Wongi Boodjar - Our Paths Talking Country

News, Mandurah, Melville

Ngala Bidi Wongi Boodjar - Our Paths Talking Country

Join us for an exhibition of art works created by Noongar elders and their families, responding to and celebrating Aboriginal place names in Melville.

28 September 2022

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