Today was the 200th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in Bathurst. A sad day in the history of our nation. To mark this occasion, "Dhuluny: The war that never ended", a thought-provoking exhibition, is at the Bathurst Art Gallery https://bathurstart.com.au/exhibitions-events/dhuluny-the-war-that-never-ended/
"Dhuluny means the direct or gospel truth, and the
commemoration offers visitors the opportunity to share and understand
the true history of our country and celebrate the resilience of the
Wiradyuri Nation."
The Wiradyuri Traditional Owners Central West Aboriginal Corporation are hosting a series of events this week. I decided it was very important attend one of these events today. This afternoon I attended Dhuluny and sat with Wiradjuri woman Jessika Spencer (Ngurru: First Nationss Weaving) and learned how to weave as her grandmother had taught her.
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My weaving
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| Wiradjuri weaving |
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| Wiradjuri weaving |
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Possum skin arm bands
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Ready for this afternoon's corroboree
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