News Noongar
Event, Harvey
Creating a springboard for language revival
Bringing together 5 generations of Noongar community, the Place Names Korijekup map represents both the culmination of a project and the start of something new.
10 July 2024
Process, Perth
Healing the heart with cultural mapping
What does ‘cultural mapping’ mean? Let’s take a closer look at the process behind many of the community artworks that result from our projects and partnerships.
25 June 2024
Process, Harvey
Bindjareb map is a treasure trove of Noongar knowledge
Intricately dyed, stitched, printed and painted, the vibrant Place Names Harvey map is a repository of ancient Noongar culture, knowledge and traditions.
24 June 2024
Process, Midland
Indigo Junction puts its own stamp on Noongar Lullabies
Men can write lullabies too… and that’s what they’re doing in the latest incarnation of the Noongar Lullabies project, with songs that celebrate cultural pride.
20 June 2024
News
Two wins to preserve and pass on Elders’ wisdom
Two powerful projects that amplify First Nations cultural knowledge have been funded by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.
19 June 2024
News, York
From claymation to education
CAN is thrilled to announce that we are partnering with SharingStories Foundation to create a series of educational resources about Ballardong culture and history.
28 May 2024
Event, Belmont
Song-writing soothes the soul
Lullabies are designed to be soothing, but creating them was just as comforting for the community members who took part in Lullabies Belmont, discovers Nina Levy.
15 May 2024
Process, Melville
Empowering and amplifying First Nations voices
Celebrating Noongar language and culture, Place Names is a project that’s also shot through with pride, connection and empowerment.
14 May 2024
News, Fremantle
Dive into the ancient meanings of Walyalup’s Noongar placenames
Visitors to Walyalup/Fremantle Civic Centre can learn about the area’s ancient Noongar placenames, thanks to a partnership between CAN and the City of Fremantle.
09 May 2024
Process, Midland
Lullabies makes its way to Midland
The latest instalment of our award-winning Noongar Lullabies program has launched at Midland Junction Arts Centre, and ideas for new songs are already flowing.
06 May 2024
