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Blak & Bright First Nations Literary Festival acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the sacred lands on which we work. We pay our respects to the people of the Kulin Nations and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past present and future.

We recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first storytellers; and that knowledge transfer through storytelling is imbedded in the very DNA of this Country.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.

Across two hours six activists from a range of social justice sites, curated by Crystal McKinnon, including Elder Activist Aunty Ronnie Gorrie, will present their curated, passionate ten-minute talks with time for audience responses. 

 

Please note: There has been a time change for this event. Yung Tent Embassy will now begin at 3:00 PM


Add to Calendar 2022-03-19 15:00:00 2022-03-26 17:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Yung Tent Embassy

Across two hours six activists from a range of social justice sites, curated by Crystal McKinnon, including Elder Activist Aunty Ronnie Gorrie, will present their curated, passionate ten-minute talks with time for audience responses.    Please note: There has been a time change for this event. Yung Tent Embassy will now begin at 3:00 PM

State Library Victoria Forecourt,

State Library Forecourt

304 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000

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