We envision a world where Boonwurrung ancestors are acknowledged and respected. We strive to ensure that the good work of N'Arweet Dr Carolyn Briggs AM is upheld and continued. Our mission is to ensure that future generations of the Boonwurrung are understood and accepted as the First People of Melbourne, and the rest of Boonwurrung Country.
We invite all visitors to proudly share in Boonwurrung history, culture, and connection to Country. Our vision is to share Boonwurrung culture as a foundational part of our ongoing story.
2019 / Albert Park Preschool
We helped to develop Australia's First Carbon Neutral Kindergarden through embedding Boonwurrung language and culture in the Kindergarten's philosophy, in 2019.
We engaged with and shared Boonwurrung language to students at Haileybury Brighton ELC who then entered and won the Name ExoWorlds competition name a star and exoplanet. The Haileybury entry used Boonwurrung words; Australia’s star HD 38283 in the constellation Mensa is named Bubup (child) and the exoplanet is named YanYan (boy).
City of Melbourne - 2018
Led the Welcome to Country with the Mayor of Melbourne to celebrate the opening of the Visitors Hub at the Town Hall for the City of Melbourne in August 2018.
Jaeden Williams a proud Yalukit Willam man of the Boonwurrung; founder and director of Biik Bundjil, a Boonwurrung educational organisation; and managing director of Only Freshies Apparel, a Boonwurrung-led clothing brand.
My passion for teaching Boonwurrung connection to Country through sharing Boonwurrung history, language, and culture with people from diverse backgrounds is a common theme that underpins all my work.
We had such an amazing workshop with Jaeden Williams. There were nearly 70 people who attended the workshop, with children as young as 10 months old. Jaeden skillfully held the attention of all the young Bubups for a whole hour of storytelling, language, acknowledgement, interactive stories and ritual. The children loved Jaedens engaging stories and larger than life energy. Everyone was particularly moved by the smoking ceremony and we could tell that it touched the hearts of the children. An experience they won't ever forget. We are very excited to have Jaeden guide us on our learning journey into Boonwurrung culture and look forward to his next visit.
- Jake, Yarraville Sacred Place Family Day Care
Thank you, Jaeden! Your presentation was amazing. I really enjoyed it when you shared your intriguing knowledge. The way you teach is incredibly fun, calling us bubups was my favourite part. It was interactive, fun and listening to stories is fantastic. I really recommend it for all kids. It also changed my mindset, and now I am going to do many things differently to make me and others happier.
- Coco, Year 7 Student