Blue Mountains City Council First Nations Community Updates
Welcome to the Blue Mountains City Council First Nations page.
This is page is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and have connections in the Blue Mountains LGA. The page will be updated with First Nations related news, events and other relevant information.
To receive email updates from the BMCC First Nations Team, subscribe on the top right (desktop) or below (mobile).
Click on the links for more information:
- Statement of Recognition and Commitment
- Aboriginal Advisory Council
- NAIDOC Week
- Cultural Burning
- Key Dates and Anniversaries (in development)
or visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-community
To find out about Blue Mountains local and online community organisations and government agencies go to www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community-directory
Welcome to the Blue Mountains City Council First Nations page.
This is page is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who live, work and have connections in the Blue Mountains LGA. The page will be updated with First Nations related news, events and other relevant information.
To receive email updates from the BMCC First Nations Team, subscribe on the top right (desktop) or below (mobile).
Click on the links for more information:
- Statement of Recognition and Commitment
- Aboriginal Advisory Council
- NAIDOC Week
- Cultural Burning
- Key Dates and Anniversaries (in development)
or visit www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-community
To find out about Blue Mountains local and online community organisations and government agencies go to www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/community-directory
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Trainee Business Administration (First Nations)
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No experience required!
Take this opportunity to kick start your career and earn while you learn! You will be given the opportunity to learn new skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification and be mentored by long standing Council employees serving the local community. Cadetships, Apprenticeships and Traineeships are jobs that combine work and structured training and are a great way to start your future career. In these positions you will:
- boost your skills by having the opportunity to learn as you work in a hands on environment
- gain a nationally recognised qualification
- earn a weekly salary or wage
- gain industry experience, and
- have the ability to access and learn about other areas of the business.
For more information visit https://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/trainees
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MURRA Indigenous Business Program
Share MURRA Indigenous Business Program on Facebook Share MURRA Indigenous Business Program on Twitter Share MURRA Indigenous Business Program on Linkedin Email MURRA Indigenous Business Program linkDeepen your business skills with a course designed for Indigenous entrepreneurs and professionals with University of Melbourne.
https://mbs.edu/short-courses/murra-indigenous-business-program
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Birds of Australia Storybox
Share Birds of Australia Storybox on Facebook Share Birds of Australia Storybox on Twitter Share Birds of Australia Storybox on Linkedin Email Birds of Australia Storybox linkThe Springwood Theatre and Community Hub are hosting an artwork from the Australian Museum that celebrates native bird species.
There will be a Launch on Saturday 15 February including a Wagana dance performance.
For more information follow the link https://australian.museum/publications/birds-storybox/about/#page-section-storybox
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Shortwave Screening
Share Shortwave Screening on Facebook Share Shortwave Screening on Twitter Share Shortwave Screening on Linkedin Email Shortwave Screening linkCouncil is hosting a new screening commission from the Sydney Opera House on the evening of Saturday 22 February at the Wentworth Falls School of Arts.Of the six films, two are from First Nations artists:
Gatekeepers by Blak Social (Alethea Beetson)
Look Intruder by Tahlia Palmer
Bios for both artists can be found here - https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/cinema/unwrapped-shortwave
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AAC Election Postponed
Share AAC Election Postponed on Facebook Share AAC Election Postponed on Twitter Share AAC Election Postponed on Linkedin Email AAC Election Postponed linkDue to a loss in the community and with respect to Sorry Business, the Aboriginal Advisory Council (AAC) Election has been postponed from Wed 27 November until next year.
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Venessa Possum: Gulumun
Share Venessa Possum: Gulumun on Facebook Share Venessa Possum: Gulumun on Twitter Share Venessa Possum: Gulumun on Linkedin Email Venessa Possum: Gulumun linkCome along to the opening night on Friday 29 November from 6 to 8pm.
Celebrate the opening of two thought-provoking exhibitions with a Gulumun Smoking Ceremony and Cunning Revived performance.
"As a Dharug-Muringong artist living in the Blue Mountains, I acknowledge Ngurra – Country, my ancestors and the interconnected paths and footprints that guide my artistic practices. As I transitioned into grandmotherhood, I embarked on a profound path uncovering living gulumun practices from long ago. My exhibition shares an emerging gulumun archive, a vessel presence, carried on a path of experiential being, ever mindful and open to Ngurra, teacher everywhere."
Free event. All welcome.RSVP's appreciated via culturalcentre@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
Also Venessa Possum: In Conversation with Djon Mundine Saturday 25 January 11am
Cultural Centre curator Hayley Zena Poynton will open an exhibition at the end of November called Cunning Revived, which is all about magical and mystical processes, and the tradition of ritual in art and life. Poynton said “Curatorially I am strongly influenced by the natural world and the human expression of storytelling, primarily folklore and revisionist histories. My intention is to generate meaningful experiences between the artist, artwork and audience.” Featuring local artists Daisy Beattie and Yvette Hamilton, plus Tamara Elkins, Gianna Hayes, Emily Hunt, Adriana Māhanga Lear, Hayley Millar Baker, Katy B Plummer and Justine Youssef.
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Housing Appeals Commitee Member - Targeted
Share Housing Appeals Commitee Member - Targeted on Facebook Share Housing Appeals Commitee Member - Targeted on Twitter Share Housing Appeals Commitee Member - Targeted on Linkedin Email Housing Appeals Commitee Member - Targeted linkHousing Appeals Committee Member - Targeted Job Details | Department of Communities and Justice
Applications close 13 November 2024 at 11:59pm AEDT.
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Mt Vic Flicks - 25 Nov - Luku Ngarra
Share Mt Vic Flicks - 25 Nov - Luku Ngarra on Facebook Share Mt Vic Flicks - 25 Nov - Luku Ngarra on Twitter Share Mt Vic Flicks - 25 Nov - Luku Ngarra on Linkedin Email Mt Vic Flicks - 25 Nov - Luku Ngarra linkBook now for Monday 25 November.
This is a film featuring Yolgnu Rev Dr Djiniyini Gondarra and his extroardinary story, a 45 year long journey fighting for the political and spiritual freedom of his people. Unflinching in his delivery, yet soft in his humanity - Rev Dr Gondarra OAM has a confronting and urgent message for Australians and the world as he illuminates the long standing paradigm that controls us all.
https://www.lukungarrafilm.com/
https://mountvicflicks.com.au/sessions/luku-ngarra-the-law-of-the-land/
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AAC Election 27 November
Share AAC Election 27 November on Facebook Share AAC Election 27 November on Twitter Share AAC Election 27 November on Linkedin Email AAC Election 27 November linkThe community election to the Aboriginal Advisory Council for Blue Mountains City Council is coming up on Wednesday 27 November.
To be held at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre from 10am to 1pm in the workshop room.
The committee has a total of 9 members including a designated Dharug and Gundungurra custodian position.
The election will be run by independent First Nations facilitators.
Any Blue Mountains resident who is a First Nations person can nominate themselves.
Nominations can be received in advance or by 10:30am on the day. Nominations must include your name and a little bit about yourself.
To vote you must be in attendance at the election.
Morning tea provided so please RSVP to firstnations@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Share Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship on Facebook Share Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship on Twitter Share Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship on Linkedin Email Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship linkIf you're an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student studying or enrolling in an entry level health course, you can now apply for financial,cultural, mentoring and other supports.
To find out more follow the link
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Key Dates
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25 January 2025
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12 February 2025
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15 February 2025
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22 February 2025
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11 March 2025
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09 April 2025
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13 May 2025
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04 June 2025
Who's Listening
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Blue Mountains City Council
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