Summary of NKAC Projects and Activities below: Additional photos of these projects and activities can be viewed in the Photo Gallery.
A collaborative project of NKAC & Shire ensuring Noongar history is recorded and shared. The project engaged research expertise and reclaimed Noongar voices to show traditional life; and the displacement & unjust treatment of Noongar people post colonisation through the 'Dark History' installation. Check it out!
Registered Aboriginal Heritage Site ID 24317. Art work showing how Noongar people went about daily activities 200 years ago. A place for fishing, hunting and daytime camping. Women gathered bush food and brought seeds and medicines to grind and prepare. Men hunted kangaroo (yonga), possum (koomool) and other foods.
NKAC has a number of banners, flags and information displays to use at events. We hold events during NAIDOC and reconciliation week, and participate at some of the local festivals. In addition we work closely with the school and other groups in town.
NKAC & Shire worked closely together to acknowledge the presence of a Noongar burial site. The site contains graves of numerous Noongar people, all buried post white settlement and prior to 1915. In 1909 remains were uncovered during construction of the railway line. Formally gazetted as a cemetery in 1916.
The Shire’s RAP was launched during Reconciliation Week 2021. The launch was a proud moment for NKAC, the Shire and members of the community. NKAC thank the Shire for their ‘generosity of spirit’ and unwavering support for a plan that is more than just words, but more of action and commitment.
This plaque is installed above the town of Toodyay, with clear view overlooking the hills, river, valley & town. Visitors can read and become aware of their surroundings from a Noongar perspective. Information highlights creation time, six bonar (seasons) & presence of three Noongar tribes (Yued, Ballardong & Whadjuk).
This interpretive art is a representation of the Wagyl (spirit snake) as it travels through the Toodyay Valley, from Boolegin (Bolgart) along the Gugular (Avon River, including Redbank Pool) and onto Burlong Pool near Narrjuk (Northam)
Post a meeting with Noongar Elder Nana Gillespie, NKAC became aware of a Karlerl (traditional camp) near the junction of Toodyay Brook & Avon River. A sign is now in place in Duidgee Park. While the Karler would have been a larger natural bush area, it is now only remnant bush land surrounded by farmland and housing.
The NKAC is currently recording individual Aboriginal Elders stories of their everyday life in the wider Toodyay region post white colonisation. We hope to have this complete during 2023 with displays on this website.
Plan is that by late 2022 visitors will be able to take a walk, drive or guided tour and learn about the rich Noongar culture and heritage of the Yued, Ballardong and Whadjuk peoples connection to this Boodja (country). Many sites are already accessible.
This project was completed in 2020.
Thanks to the Department of Planning, Lands & Heritage for the funding of this project. Along with in-kind and other supports from the Shire of Toodyay (with a special mention of Greg Warburton), Toodyay Friends of the River, Toodyay Naturalists Group and Avon Yard & Maintenance Services (AYMS). Volunteer Project Coordinator Helen Shanks. We also give a huge thanks to Rodney Garlett and his family who worked closely in providing cultural advice for the project.
The site will forms part of the 'Noongar Trail'.
This project was completed in early 2022.
Thanks to the Shire of Toodyay, Arc Infrastructure, Bendigo Bank & Toodyay Op Shop funding the project; and Six Seasons Connect and Avon Yard & Maintenance Services (AYMS) for in-kind support.
The site forms part of the developing 'Noongar Trail'.
This project was completed in early 2022.
Thanks to the Shire of Toodyay, Arc Infrastructure, Bendigo Bank & Toodyay Op Shop funding the project; and Six Seasons Connect and Avon Yard & Maintenance Services (AYMS) for in-kind support.
The site forms part of the developing 'Noongar Trail'.
This project is complete and was celebrated at a special cultural ceremony on 8 September 2022.
The GKW project is a collaboration of the Shire of Toodyay and the NKAC with funding from the WA State Government through Lotterywest. The Shire auspiced the funds, and NKAC managed the project in collaboration with the Museum Curator. Volunteer Project Coordinator Helen Shanks.
The site forms part of the developing 'Noongar Trail'.
This project had discussion with Noongar Elder, Mrs Frances Gillespie and her son Elvis (Murricherry) Moody.
A sign has now been placed in Duidgee Park acknowledging the history, and activities that would have taken place at the Karlerl (camping, food preparation, cultural activities etc). A smoking ceremony will take place soon.
The site forms part of the 'Noongar Trail'.
Copyright © 2023 Noongar Kaartdijin Aboriginal Corporation - All Rights Reserved.
Powered by GoDaddy Website Builder
We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.