Project Description

Welcome to Country – Tracey Howie | AABR Fest 2024

Gather in The Core for a deeply grounding Welcome to Country from Tracey Howie, direct descendant of Bungaree and Matora and Managing Director of Wannangini Pty Ltd.

In this moving welcome, Tracey:

  • Acknowledges Earth Mother and Sky Father and the gifts of air, water, sky and coastline

  • Shares the significance of this ridge line Country for both Dakinung and Guringai peoples, including its role in ceremony

  • Speaks about the Pangan (eastern grey kangaroo) men’s story that passes through this place

  • Thanks bush regenerators and landcarers for their irreplaceable work caring for Country and future generations

  • Invites participants into a weekend held in respect, gratitude and connection.

This is a gentle but powerful beginning to the gathering, an opportunity to listen, slow down, and step into the weekend with hearts and feet firmly on Country.