More about Aunty MarilynAboriginal Water Grants program sees funding for Bendigo Creek continue
Aunty Marilyne Nicholls has been involved as a water projects officer, and as a Dja Dja Wurrung person working with Dja Dja Wurrung Enterprises and engaging members. Water is life, and holds huge significance for the Dja Dja Wurrung people as a place to live, and part of traditional ceremonies, Aunty Marilyne said. Now, they want to reclaim agency in the system of water ownership, for the good of the land and for future generations. “Everybody needs to play their part for the future of better water for country as well as people, and the impact it plays on that bigger biodiversity of life,” she said. “Because it’s not just about us as peoples, it’s about the future, it’s about what we leave for our kids for the future.” When the work began, the site was a disaster zone. The project has changed her mind about how Aboriginal people can work to heal waterways. “When I first was asked if I’d like to be involved in a Bendigo Creek project, I said, no,” Aunty Marilyne said. “I teach traditional weaving with sedge grasses, and I thought no, I’m not going to take any of my people down to that waterway to get sick while they’re harvesting grasses, we’re not going anywhere near it. “To see something like this, and to be engaged and work on this process of how it’s been developed has changed my mind about how we can work to start healing that water.” To read the entire article, go here https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/5486874/dja-dja-wurrung-receive-funds-to-continue-healing-waterway-work/
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8/24/2018 03:12:38 am
It looks like Auntie Marilyne Nicholls is a very lovely woman. It is an honor to be able to know something about her. What you did here will surely always be remembered by Auntie Marilyne. She will definitely appreciate you all because of the effort and love that you have showed her. You have made her known to people like me which just means that you are all proud of her. I can also see how happy she is with happened on this day. I am hoping that this will not be the first and last time you will honor her.
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3/24/2020 06:29:55 am
I can really see how happy Auntie Marilyne is with what you did for her. Well, if I were her, I will definitely feel the same way. I do believe that what you have done to her on this day is something that she indeed deserve to experience. I am looking forward to see more events such as this here in your site and please know that I support the reason behind these programs and I wish you all the best in whatever plans you have in the future. You will do greater things in life and I can’t wait to witness all of the said great things.
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