First Nations to be celebrated at Numurkah

Mar 17, 2022

Celebrating diversity: An Acknowledgement of Country plaque will be unveiled at Murray Ave Community House and Garden in Numurkah on Sunday.

First Nations people will be celebrated in Numurkah on Sunday, March 20, as part of Cultural Diversity Week activities.

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The day will see an ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ plaque unveiled at Murray Ave Community House and Garden.

Community house manager Deb Fowler said the house wanted to put an Acknowledgement of Country on the house to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land it sits on.

The plaque was created by Yorta Yorta artist Liss Cowan from Mooroopna.

Ms Fowler said the plaque was shaped like a war shield, as the town name Numurkah means ‘war shield’.

With Moira – the shire the house is in – meaning ‘lake’, there is also plenty of water depicted in the new plaque.

It also features Yorta Yorta totems, the long-necked turtle, as well as meeting place and happiness symbols.

Ms Fowler said the plaque would be unveiled at noon, but there would be activities from 10am to 2pm.

These will include children’s activities, such as decorating clap sticks.

Ms Fowler said it was important for First Nations people to be celebrated at the community house for the day.

She said every year, on Harmony Day, different cultures were celebrated at the community house, but this was the first time First Nations people would be focused on.

“We need all of our community to show them they are valued,” she said.

Everyone is welcome to attend Sunday’s celebrations at the community house at 13 Murray Ave, Numurkah, between 10am and 2pm.

Attendees just need to be able to show their COVID-19 vaccination certificate for entry.