News Noongar
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
News, Perth
Join CAN's Aboriginal Advisory Group
CAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from First Nations community members living on Noongar Boodja to join our AAG.
15 November 2023
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
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
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
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
Process
The power of decoding Place Names
CAN's Executive Producer and proud Yamatji woman Michelle White reflects on the significance of CAN's Place Names Melville project, amidst the polarising debate surrounding the Voice referendum.
09 October 2023
Event, Belmont
Celebrating the launch of Noongar Lullabies in Belmont
The Lullabies Team had a fantastic filled with music, storytelling, and craft as we celebrated the launch of our new location… Belmont!
18 July 2023
News, Northam
Celebrating koort, moort and kalyakool in Northam
On Saturday 17 September, over 100 people came together to celebrate the koort, moort and kalyakool (heart, family and legacy) of Noongar families in Northam.
16 November 2022
Event, Bunbury
Celebrating Intercultural Lullabies Bunbury
Join Community Arts Network and the Bunbury community in a celebration of language and culture through song.
09 November 2022
