Process, Melville
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
Process, Melville
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
News, Melville
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
News, Melville
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
News, Mandurah, Melville
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
Event, Mandurah, Melville
Join artists Geri Hayden, Noelene Mantellato, and Sandy McKendrick to create a land art installation.
24 October 2022
News, Mandurah, 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
News, Mandurah, Melville
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
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
PO Box 7514 Cloisters Square WA 6850
King Street Arts Centre
Ground Floor 357-365 Murray St
Perth WA 6000
08 9226 2422
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