Barengi Gadjin Land Council

14/09/2026

DATES TO CELEBRATE

13th September marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by the United Nations General Assembly.

The UN Declaration was an important step forward for the recognition, promotion and protection of the rights and freedoms of indigenous peoples.

It recognises and reaffirms indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination, and by virtue of that right, to freely determine political status and freely pursue economic, social and cultural development.

11/09/2026

This week marked R U OK day, and reminds us that any day is the right day to ask that question.

In a society that's becoming more polarised, let's look out for each other and ask the question, because "There's always hope at the end of a yarn"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7zhr1kRbyY

09/09/2026

Gellung Warl exists to represent First Peoples and to be answerable to Community.
It represents the hopes, needs, and aspirations of our communities.
In order to shape the vision, Gellung Warl is looking for mob feedback.
Watch the video, take the survey and help shape the first version of larbargirrar gnuurtak tulkuuk and keep Treaty on the path set by Community.
The survey is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Victoria, and Traditional Owners of Country in Victoria.
https://gellungwarl.org/vision/

Survey ends on the 11th September, so please get in quick!

Over the last ten years, Community has told us what they want answerability and accountability to look like. The first part of that work is Ngarrakeetoong Martongakeeyt (meaning 'big/long see' in Keerray Woorroong) — the Community Vision — Community’s own description of a future of prosperity,...

07/09/2026

The Creation Story, featured in "Our Place Our Story", can now be viewed at the Horsham Town Hall.

From now until 1st November 2026, daily from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Horsham Regional Art Gallery, 80 Wilson Street, Horsham VIC 3400.

04/09/2026

Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation BGLC is a finalist in the Tidy Towns and Cities sustainability awards for its Wotjobaluk Nations Festival and the Our Place Our Story projection experience The festival showcased BGLC s leadership in cultural revitalisation storytelling and communit...

04/09/2026

This event is registration only, with no drop-ins permitted.
To ensure we can deliver a quality experience for everyone, a minimum number of registrations is required.
If this number is not reached, the event will be rescheduled and registered participants notified.

First Peoples Youth Dance Workshops - Chunky Move & BGLC - are back in Horsham for one week only!

Goolum Goolum has handed the reins over to Barengi Gadjin Land Council this year, but it’s the same great program

When: Sept 29 & 30 (1–4pm) + Oct 1st (1-4pm) with early dinner snack for participants (4-5pm)
with Showcase /Performance (5-6 pm)
Where: Horsham Town Hall
Ages: 11–21
Cost: FREE (t-shirt & afternoon tea included.)

Join Lachie Marks, Ngioka Bunda-Heath, Brooklyn Bond & Jackie Sheppard for movement, culture & connection! Featuring also a contemporary dance work to music in Language of Alice Skye (Wergaia/Wemba Wemba) and James Howard (Jaadwa).

Register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBYH6F6
Or contact Jillian Pearce (BGLC) / [email protected]

31/08/2026

Expressions of interest are now open for our fourth First Nations PowerMakers program taking place 27–29 October 2026 in Mulubinba (Newcastle, NSW).

Since launching in 2023, PowerMakers has become Australia's leading First Nations clean energy leadership program, with almost 100 First Nations leaders completing the program to-date and joining a growing national network of individuals working to improve the outcomes for our communities.

PowerMakers is designed by and for First Nations people. It's a hands-on program that builds the knowledge, skills and confidence to help communities lead, participate in and benefit from clean energy projects on Country.

You'll learn from First Nations leaders and industry experts from Australia and Canada while connecting with other emerging leaders from across the country.

Whether you're interested in community energy, renewable energy development, advocacy, negotiations or creating economic opportunities for your community, PowerMakers will give you the practical tools and connections to help make it happen.

Follow this link for more information:
www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/apply_to_attend_powermakers_2026

28/08/2026

Barengi Gadjin Land Council's Education Liaison Officer Colby McDonald is leading the celebrations of Indigenous Literacy Day with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation on Wednesday 2 September!

Colby will be working with mob, curriculum advisors and local schools to develop Wotjobaluk Nations resources that speak to our Country and Place.

Indigenous Literacy Day is a national celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages, and this year’s theme is Country Is Our Teacher.

You too can celebrate by registering for the free Film and Livestream event via ilf.org.au/ild

26/08/2026

Barengi Gadjin Land Council's Language Sub-Committee would like to recognise and acknowledge the incredible work behind the 50 words Project.

It's a fantastic resource with language from approximately 100 different language groups including Wergaia, and we'd like to acknowledge all who contribute to the revitalisation of language.

This project from the Research Unit for Indigenous Language aims to provide fifty words in Indigenous languages of Australia The map is intended to be a useful resource for schools and educational organisations to learn 50 words in their local languages, and for the general public to discover the diversity of languages around Australia.

The words provided on this site are not to be used for commercial purposes. Permission and guidance of local communities should always be sought before using Aboriginal languages.

https://50words.online/languages/Wergaia

24/08/2026

Come along!

Horsham Rural City Council Yarning Circle
Wednesday 26th August 2026
5:30 - 6:30pm
Dalki Guli Hub, 36 Hamilton Street, Horsham
Finger food, coffee & tea provided.