This session is a safe space to learn, build, and deliver authentic First Nations engagement through Acknowledging Country.
The one-hour workshop will be presented by Visit Victoria’s Aboriginal Tourism Specialist Ash Bartley and will cover:
- The history of a Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
- Connecting to Country
- Being authentic and present in your language
- Curating an Acknowledgement of Country for your business
Ashleigh is an Bwgcolman Ewamian woman who works with Indigenous businesses towards cultural, social and economic sustainability.
Ashleigh delivers cultural capability programs and continues to engage in the truth-telling space. Her career embodies her passion for working for her people and Country through land and water rehabilitation, project management and Indigenous business models. The workshop will be followed by afternoon tea and a chance to network with other like-minded operators.
Date: Wednesday 19 July
Time: 2:00pm
Location: RACV Goldfields, Creswick
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Image: Tammy Gilson Wadawurrung weaving workshop at Ballarat’s Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades. Photographed by Chris Puro Bueno Design.