SEASIDE VILLAGE CELEBRATES RICH INDIGENOUS HERITAGE
A SEASIDE village’s pledge to celebrate its rich Indigenous culture has brought traditional owners and Link-Up (Qld) together as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council hosted Girringun and Girramay Aboriginal corporations at the Bush Telegraph Museum in Cardwell this week.
About 60 community members were treated to scones and hearty corned beef sandwiches and a chance to meet Link-Up counsellors Darryl Tranby and Sharona Joinbee. The Cairns-based duo discussed their roles connecting Stolen Generations members and descendants with family and community across the state.
Organiser Thea Ormonde said the morning tea was sparked by interest from Cardwell residents who urged her to reach out to the First Nations not-for-profit.
“The aim of the event was to not only talk about heritage but also showcase and make people aware of services available in the region,” she said.
“Tracing family history and bringing family back together is a big part of what Link-Up does and is such important work.”