The Gully Traditional Owners and Aboriginal people of the six Language groups of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, warmly invite you to the Living Country Culture Camp 2010 at 'The Gully' in Katoomba.
Listen to the stories of the Aboriginal people of 'The Gully' and the Traditional Custodians of Country within the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Go on a walk and talk with the Elders of The Gully. Celebrate and connect to Country, Place and People.
When?
Camp Opening Ceremony and Welcome to Country starts from around midday on Friday the 19th November 2010.
We break camp from around midday on Sunday 21st November 2010.
You must register by Friday 5th November 2010 as places are limited.
What's On?
All day activities including:- cultural workshops and activities
- information and consultation stalls
- The Gully Traditional Owner and NPWS Discovery walks, talks and tours
- open microphone
- organised activities for kids
- open camp fire
- entertainment, music and dance performances/li>
- plus much more!
| Itinerary | |
| Friday 19 November 2010 | |
| 9am to 11am |
Check in at Registration Tent and prepare your camp site. Note: You must pre register by 5th November to secure your site. Midday Camp opening ceremony and Welcome to Country Open Microphone Invitation by MC |
| 1:30 pm | Barbecue Lunch served |
| 2:30 pm | Two Hour Guided Interpretive Walk for Elders and interested groups with representatives of The Gully Traditional Owners & Children's Activities |
| 4.30 pm | Yarn up time till Dinner |
| 6.30pm | Dinner |
| 7.30pm | Entertainment, Music and Dance performances |
| Saturday 20 November 2010 | |
| 7.00am | Breakfast served till 9 am |
| 9.30am | Workshops and Demonstrations to commence on site and in The Gully Cultural Centre. (Final content to be advised) & Children's activities |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm |
Free time / Site visits NPWS Discovery Program (Tours of Blue Mountains National Park) Katoomba Aquatic Centre Activities |
| 6.00pm | Dinner |
| 7.30pm | Campfire, Story Telling, Dance and Music |
| Sunday 21 November 2010 | |
| 9.00am | Yarn up, campers artwork reflection piece and free time |
| 11.00am |
Camp closing and farewell About Midday, Break Camp |
How much?
$60 per adult and two kids (12 and under) free with each paying adult
This fee covers meals which include:
- 2 x lunches
- 2 x dinners
- 2 x breakfasts
- tea and coffee
For more information go to Registration
Note: Camping is free for anyone who wishes to self cater and provide own camping equipment etc. You must still register to attend.
(Please also note that there are no cooking facilities available at The Gully)
What to bring?
Camping gear (we can assist with tents/sleeping mats/sleeping bags, please indicate at registration), musical instruments.
Please show respect for Country, the Elders
and for this Community Event by:
Not bringing alcohol and or non-prescription drugs or by being under their influence whilst attending the camp.
For further information please contact Den Barber, Aboriginal Co-management Officer by telephone on 02 4784 7309 or mobile 0439 493 116 or via email to dennis.barber@environment.nsw.gov.au
2010 Living Country Culture Camp Logo used with permission from Janelle Randall-Court Artwork (Copyright) Developed for use in media by Stephen Alton.