The Sydney Traveler

Sydney Wildlife World will be about more than just animals when it opens its Australia’s Dreamtime exhibit this Sunday.
The new attraction promises to be an interactive and authentic experience capturing the culture and traditions of Australia’s indigenous heritage.
Kids will love having their face painted with traditional dreamtime designs. The paint will be made from ground ochre mixed with water for that authentic touch.
There’s also a rock gallery art wall, embellished with paintings and etchings like those made by the native Aboriginals. They used to create these artworks to illustrate their traditional stories, document their daily lives, and encourage successful hunting. …read more

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Most people come to the Royal Botanic Gardens to admire the immaculately-kept blooms. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine the way things were when white settlers first arrived. But Cadi Jam Ora helps you do just that.
As it happens, this part of the Royal Botanic Gardens is where European settlers and the native Cadigal people had some of their earliest encounters. Today a dramatic 50-metre long “storyline” weaves its way through garden beds like an ancient serpent, reminding us of the early lives of the indigenous people who lived there.
Everyone can view this ancient site, but if you want to learn …read more

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It’s almost time for NAIDOC Week, a celebration of the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Why NAIDOC? The acronym originally stood for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee, a group who originally organized activities during the week. Now NAIDOC has become the name of the week itself.
The week, which this year runs from July 6 to 13, is a chance for all Australians to come together and celebrate indigenous culture. There’s plenty to do around Sydney including the following activities!
NAIDOC Launch
What: Outdoor barbeque, indigenous short film screenings, basketball games, kids activities, aboriginal performers and …read more

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With all the tall buildings and traffic, it’s easy to forget that Sydney is an area steeped in Aboriginal heritage. But it’s something we’ve all been thinking about since Kevin Rudd apologised to the stolen generation last week. If you’d like to learn more about our city’s indigenous roots, a cruise with the Tribal Warrior Association is a great place to start.
You’ll see Sydney Harbour like never before on board the Deerubbun, an ex-Navy Torpedo Recovery Vessel. Along the way you’ll hear tales from the local Eora, Cadigal, Guringai, Wangal, Gammeraigal, and Wallumedegal people. You’ll also learn more about Sydney …read more

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It’s been a long time coming, and it’s taken a new prime minister to get us there, but the federal government will finally say sorry to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stolen generations this Wednesday.
There are two opportunities for Sydneysiders to watch this historic event. A large screen in Martin Place will broadcast Kevin Rudd’s landmark apology.
There’ll also be indoor and outdoor screens at the Redfern Community Centre. The centre will broadcast the apology live in the morning, and replay the speech at 3 pm. Elders from the local Aboriginal community, members of the stolen generation, the …read more

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Start your Australia Day bright and early with the Woggan ma gule Morning Ceremony.
This spiritual ceremony will take place in the Royal Botanic Gardens, the sacred site of the Gadigal people. The event honours the past and celebrates our nation’s future.
Through song and dance, the Gadigal community will awake, cleanse, and honour the spirits of past inhabits, ensuring they continue to protect and watch over Sydney.
The Queen’s Baton will also commence its Australia Day journey at this moving event.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy this spiritual celebration. 
Date: Saturday January 26
Time: 8 am to 8:30 am
Location: Royal Botanic Gardens
Address: Enter via the …read more

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Yabun is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage. The word “Yabun” means “song with a beat” in the Eora language. This annual event is held every year on Australia Day.
The event showcases all aspects of indigenous culture, including music, dance, food, language, politics, literature, and arts and crafts. The event officially opens at 12:20 with a welcome to country and a corroborree with traditional dancers.
Yabun is a fun event for the whole family, with a kids zone and youth tend to keep young ones entertained.
Koori Radio 93.7 FM will broadcast live from the event, and …read more

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