Process, Harvey

The latest iteration of CAN’s Place Names project sees participants using eco-dying to create a map of Bindjareb Country that uses the colours and textures of that land.

19 March 2024

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, Perth

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

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

Process

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

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