Marie Munkara

Born on the banks of the Mainoru River in Arnhemland Marie has written two novels, two children’s books and a memoir which is currently being made into a film. Marie is currently working on two TV mini-series and is doing a PhD.


Events

FREE

Treaty, Yeah **BOOKED OUT**

Victoria is embarking on a Treaty process – the first State to do so. How do writers from other states respond – in a creative way – to the idea of a Treaty? We’ve asked some of our most lyrical and expressive poets and writers to pen their responses. With Ali Cobby Eckermann, Uncle Jim…

September 7, 2019
6.00pm—7.00pm
FREE

Sistas are doing it

These amazing Blak women are blazing a path in their creative practices, with hard work, new approaches and grit. Let them tell it how it is.  With Liza-Mare Syron, Melanie Mununggurr-Williams, Marie Munkara. Moderated by Julia Hurst.   Presented in partnership with The Stella Prize. Supported by RMIT Indigenous Education and Engagement.

September 7, 2019
11.45am—12.45pm

Masterclass: Writing Memoir

For aspiring and aspired Indigenous writers, this workshop will explore the different elements and forms of writing memoir and why we are driven by this urge to express ourselves in this way. Participants are urged to bring along a short piece of their work for discussion. With Marie Munkara. Presented in partnership with Koorie Heritage…

September 8, 2019
11.00am—4.00pm