The Boorp Boorp Boondyil (passing knowledge on to our children) exhibition at the Market Building in Castlemaine dedicated to sharing Jaara stories and teachings has been recognised with a Reconciliation Victoria award.
The exhibition featuring a range of stunning artworks designed to offer an immersive and interactive insight into Jaara culture, Country and community, was selected as one of the inaugural winners of the 2023 Maggolee Awards, which celebrates and recognises strong partnerships between Victorian local governments and First Nations Peoples.
Uncle Rick Nelson who lead the development of the exhibition said he was thrilled to see the exhibition acknowledged in the awards.
“I couldn’t be more over the moon,” Uncle Rick said.
“This is a project that was inspired by my father, Uncle Brien Nelson, who spent his life sharing cultural knowledge to Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.
“To be able to continue the work he started – and for it to be creating waves and winning awards – it is just amazing.”
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s mayor Cr Rosie Annear said she was proud to see the exhibition recognised and celebrated.
“Everyone who’s visited Boorp Boorp Boondyil knows it’s a really special exhibition and it’s fantastic to see the work that the council has done in partnership with Uncle Rick get the wider recognition it deserves,” Mayor Annear said.
Boorp Boorp Boondyil is open every day from 9am to 5pm at 44 Mostyn Street, Castlemaine. For more information visit www.maldoncastlemaine.com.au.