We facilitate educational workshop for our future generations focused on teaching the history and values of Melbourne’s First Peoples, the Boonwurrung, and in turn Melbourne’s rich history. Our Programs are fun, engaging and are committed to celebrating our continuous vibrant living culture, more importantly the significance of Our Shared History. And we absolutely enjoy tailoring each workshop to your request.
Early Learning
Early Learning Intro to Boonwurrung
Our Introduction to Boonwurrung workshop is $500; it runs for 45min and involves up to 30 children. In it, we teach Boonwurrung Acknowledgements, introduction to language and an interactive role-playing of the Creation Story. We also provide two learning resources to be used following.
Early Learning
Boonwurrung seasons
In this workshop we embody the spirit of the Boonwurrung, we provide costumes and interactive storytelling to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors through the traditional seasons. There are 6 Boonwurrung seasons and we relive the season according to when the workshop is being held.
Early Learning
Kuinkin Manameet Biik - Boonwurrung Curriculum
Kuinkin Manameet Biik (Loved by Country), designed to immerse students in the richness and magic of Boonwurrung culture. The program unfolds across four engaging sessions: Womindjeka Workshop, Ngamae (Seasons) Workshop, Bubup (Art) Workshop, Yinga (Songlines). Concluding the program, we perform a ceremony and graduation for each student, along with a certificate acknowledging the completion of the Kuinkin Manameet Biik Program.
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Children and Educators were inspired by Jaeden’s passion for sharing the rich and continuing culture of our nation’s first people. We felt privileged and grateful to be involved in A Welcome to Country with Jaeden. The children particularly loved the smoking ceremony and the creation story. They loved being able to recreate the story with Jaeden. They enjoyed being able to participate in a meaningful and hands-on way; through dancing, singing and drama. It was great to hear from some of our families that the children enjoyed sharing their new knowledge with their families. We look forward to continuing working with Jaeden to increase our knowledge of Boonwurrung language and culture. We are thankful to the traditional owners of the land and are committed to honouring Bunjil’s law; respecting and caring for the land and children.
- Kylie, North Brighton Kindergarten
Jaeden Williams visited our Centre recently and gave us the gift of culture. He is a fantastic storyteller and managed to hold the attention of very young children for almost an hour! By the end of his visit, we had a better understanding, appreciation and respect for the first people of the land where our Centre sits in the Melbourne CBD. Jaeden brought the history and culture of the Boonwurrung people to life. Our community has never been the same since!
- Sentia Early Learning
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