Join us for a conversation about our relationship to water and hear from First Nations knowledge holders Ella Noah Bancroft and Kris Cook, facilitated by broadcaster and journalist Mick O'Regan. This talk is in response to our exhibition Buruugaa Garaa Buruu Garaa Budgeramgali, co-curated by Melissa Ladkin.
Venue: Lismore Regional Gallery, 11 Rural St, Lismore
Tickets: free, bookings required. Book now.
Accessibility: The Gallery is wheelchair accessible, Auslan interpretation available on request via the booking link, all abilities welcome.
Ella Noah Bancroft is a proud Bundjalung woman from Northern NSW, and also has bloodlines to Scotland and Poland. She is the founder/CEO of The Returning Indigenous Corporation, Indigenous creative and published author, mentor and consultant. Ella is an experienced speaker and facilitator advocating for the environment, social justice and system change. She is passionate about decolonising the world and the rise of feminine force.
Kris Cook Nyangbal barii Bundjalung barii naa, Dangattir bari. Burrugaa Ngiiyn, baluul ngiiyn. Maamang garraa, gamii garraa, babarraa naa. Bullina ngumbiyn ngee balun naa. Born Nyangbal, born of Bundjalung, Dangatti. Ocean dweller, river, dweller. Descendant of Maamang descendent of Grandmother, belong to father. Lives in Bullinaa beside the river. Kris is a Bandjalang Language and Cultural teacher and a professional photographer. Kris also runs a family business called Yidabal Galii Maa, meaning 'making of a good spirit'.
Mick O’Regan is a local broadcaster and journalist, well versed in hosting public conversations. In his career across various media, especially at ABC Radio National as a program maker and presenter, Mick has focused on progressive ideas and community engagement.
