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4.00 pm
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Live music from Wet Fish, stalls and coffee van
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5.00 pm Session One
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Welcome to Country by Ngunnawal Elder Aunty Violet Sheridan
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Brooke Prentis – Wakka Wakka woman and Aboriginal Christian Leader who will speak about truth-telling, treaty and justice.
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Grace Tame – Australian of the Year in 2021, advocate, activist and author. Grace will be interviewed by students about the work she is undertaking to make Australia a safer place.
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Sushi Das (appearing virtually) – In our fast-paced world of misinformation and disinformation, hear from journalist Sushi Das about what fact-checkers do and how we can be savvy interpreters of the media we consume.
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Anjali Sharma – Youth activist who will explore what it means to advocate for future generations with hope and resilience.
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6.30 pm Break
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Live music from Oliver Stott Trio and food stalls including BBQ, Turkish pide, soup, baked goods and coffee
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7.30 pm Session 2
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Reem Borrows – Leadership consultant, author and Palestinian Christian. Reem Borrows will share her vision for peace and justice for all people living in Israel and Palestine.
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Benny Wilson – Jagera man who has strong relationships with Country in Meanjin/Brisbane, Karulkiyalu Country around Brewarrina, and Darkinjung Country along the Central Coast of New South Wales. His research mainly concerns stories and their intersection with place-based pedagogies. Come and learn about “Country as Teacher”.
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Garang Bul – Join key member of the Canberra community Garang Bul as he shares stories from his life and culture.
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Maylene Yinarr – Kamilaroi, Wiradjuri, Kuku Djungan and Gangalidda Victorian song woman. Maylene will perform her debut single This is For Us and other original songs.
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* Please note that the program may change
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Dirrum Dirrum this Saturday!
This year’s Dirrum Dirrum Festival features an amazing array of speakers, musicians and stalls, inviting us to explore the theme of Makarrata: coming together after a struggle. Year 12 student organisers have sought permission from the East Arnhem Region Council to use the word Makarrata for our conference on Ngunnawal land. We are thrilled to share the program with you and look forward to seeing you all there.