Come and join us for an intimate conversation around the gurtha (fire) with Gumatj elder Ms Djapirri Mununggirritj on Thursday 15th August at 5.30pm at Manyimi campground at the Gove Boat Club.
As the sun sets, Djapirri will entice us into a world full of connection as she shares her heart-felt story full to the brim with wisdom and humour. She will explain what Country means to her and the Yolngu people of North East Arnhem Land and how Country is, and continues to be, her teacher.
This experience is a beautiful opportunity to come, listen and learn from Djapirri.
Spaces are limited and we advise you to confirm your space quickly.
Where: Manyimi campsite (Gove Boat Club). 1 Drimmie Head Rd, Nhulunbuy NT 0880
When: Thursday 15 August at 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Cost: $55per adult (children free)
Please bring your own chair or mat to sit on.
We look forward to seeing you around the fire.
How to get there?
The address is 1 Drimmie Head Rd, Nhulunbuy NT 0880 (about 15 mins out of the township of Nhulunbuy)
More about Djapirri Munuggirritj
Djapirri Mununggirritj is a senior knowledge holder and elder of the Gumatj clan from Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land. For decades, she 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 people 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, Djapirri has a very sacred healing touch that many have experienced and has a deep desire to help others feel well in mind, body and spirit. As an accomplished speaker and artist, Djapirri sits on many boards across Australia in the education and political realm and is widely known both in Australia and overseas for her inspiring and healing words of wisdom.