Every single one of us has a connection with a native culture. Even if knowledge has been lost along the way, every nation on the planet has a native heritage.
Before the first civilisation appeared, our ancestors were the repository of a knowledge and wisdom that, with the help of our living First Nations and Indigenous Elders, we can still access and survive.
“Djalkiri manapanmirri nungu rumbal. Calm your body, your mind, your spirit and soul and you can see the Country speaking to you, the land and water speaking to you, because everything is us.”
Understanding and walking the ancient path to wellness is the sacred journey to understanding Self without limitations. Regardless what country or culture we come from, our ancient roots play a crucial role in our wellbeing to establish a deep sense of belonging.
Däwala is where our ancient worlds meet
We have established Däwala to provide a deep, enriching, experiential and spiritual aspect to healing. Co-facilitated by Indigenous Elders, each of us has the incredible opportunity to learn from the longest living culture in the world to piece together our collective past.
By coming together, we can deepen our human connection and access our instinctive wisdom.
Däwala workshops, sessions & circles
EDUCATE
Classes & Courses
Immersive and experiential classes and courses (both online and in person) on an array of topics including bush medicine, the ancient path to wellness, Indigenous wisdom and how Country is our teacher.
HEAL
Traditional Healings
Private and intimate group healing sessions with profound healers. These powerful sessions, together with the native bush medicine used, effectively reduce sickness within the mind, body and spirit.
CELEBRATE
Baby Smoking Ceremony
Exclusively available to women and babies only, this sacred ritual for both mum and baby is a magical way to welcome a new baby to Country in the arms of an Elder and to help mum heal postpartum.
CONNECT
Fire Side Yarns
An opportunity to sit fire side with Elders and listen to profound wisdom and stories that will activate the ancient within you. Using the sacred gift of fire, we will ignite and burn a memory that lasts a lifetime.
What’s happening when and where?
If you are travelling to North East Arnhem Land and the above experiences do not align with your schedule, please get in touch. We can often accomodate last minute and private bookings.
Däwala’s lead facilitator and cultural director
Meet Ms Djapirri Mununggirritj
Djapirri is a Senior Knowledge Holder of the Gumatj clan from Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land. For decades, Djapirri has worked tirelessly to support her community and was awarded Northern Territory Local Hero Award in 2011 for her efforts. Djapirri fosters strong relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples together with non-indigenous and gracefully dances in both the indigenous and non-indigenous worlds to share her passion for culture, connection, and wellness. A profound healer and accomplished educator, speaker and artist, Djapirri sits on many boards across Australia in the education and political realm and is highly considered for her exceptional teachings and words of wisdom.
“Riyala (stream) of life that accompanies us into the journey of the healing cycle.
Come with us into this ancient spiritual circle of interconnection to our world. ”