EOI - Cultural Practioners for Wotjobaluk Nations Festival 2025
- elizabethtucker15
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC) is inviting Expressions of Interest from Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk Artists, Knowledge Holders, Cultural Practitioners and Leaders to be part of the Wotjobaluk Nations Festival 2025.
This year’s Festival, held 13–14 December 2025 in Dimboola, will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Native Title for the Wotjobaluk Nations. It is a chance to reflect on our journey, acknowledge the trailblazers, and honour our culture through practice, ceremony, and sharing knowledge on Country.
About the Festival
On Saturday 13 December, a Mob and Kin-only ceremony will mark the 20th Anniversary, with performances, cultural workshops, and the evening projection project Our Place Our Story.
On Sunday 14 December, the Festival will open to the wider public. This is an opportunity for the broader community and partners to learn from and experience Wotjobaluk Nations Culture. The day will feature workshops, activities, and another evening projection of Our Place Our Story.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking practitioners to lead cultural activities and workshops that celebrate cultural practices of the Wotjobaluk Nations. These could include:
Storytelling and ceremonial performance workshops
Basket weaving, painting, language, dance
Canoe making, boomerang/spear throwing, marngrook
Night sky stories, bush foods, earth oven cooking
Coolamons, clapsticks, possum skins, boondies
Elders storytelling (in person or through film)
How to Apply
Submit your EOI by Sunday 21 September 2025. Your application should include:
Workshop title and description
Budget, including workshop and preparation time, materials, and travel
You can apply by:
Email: jillian.pearce@bglc.com.au
Post: PO Box 1255 Horsham VIC 3402
In person: 38 Plumpton Road, Horsham
For questions, contact on 0423 382 858 (Mon, Tue, Fri) or email jillian.pearce@bglc.com.au.
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