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Traditional Canoe To Be Crafted From Tree Removed From Mossman

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2025-06-04T10:01:51+09:30

https://douglas.qld.gov.au/traditional-canoe-to-be-crafted-from-tree-removed-from-mossman/

A prominent First Nations organisation and enthusiastic local primary school students are teaming up to transform a recently removed tree into a traditional canoe, in a unique cultural and educational project.
The milky pine, which stood beside the Douglas Shire Council administration building on Front Street, was removed today due to damage it was causing to a driveway, stormwater drainage and a nearby fire hydrant.
Thanks to a $25,000 NAB Foundation Grant, the Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation will collaborate with Mossman State School to repurpose the tree into a traditional canoe as part of the Nganjin Ngaral Kaljan Yala Makarr Muruku Balkanya project — a community recovery initiative.
Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation chairperson John Hartley said the tree would be put to good use.
“We are going to craft a traditional outrigger dugout canoe from it and it will then stay as a permanent exhibition for a long time,” Mr Hartley said.
“It’s really about the conversations we have while doing the project and affording the children some opportunity to talk with Elders and to learn about how things were done a long time ago.”

Paint Together - Kuku Yalanji Bama

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2025-04-26T17:02:50+09:30

Painting Together@2x

Paint Together - Kuku Yalanji Bama

If you're free on Tuesday April 29, come have fun with paint!
🖌️ Paints, lunch, and company provided.
🎨 BYO canvas.
📍 Mossman Uniting Church Hall
🕥 10:30 AM
Contact Julie: 0458 494 794

🎨 Download calendar reminder for Paint Together event

Kuku Yalanji Women’s Choir – Singing for Water, Land, and Sea

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2025-04-26T16:59:46+09:30

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Kuku Yalanji Women’s Choir – Singing for Water, Land, and Sea

The Kuku Yalanji Women’s Choir is calling out for participation!
We invite Kuku Yalanji women and young girls to join us in reviving language and culture through song.

📍 Mossman Area
📞 Contact Julie: 0458 494 794

Come and be part of this beautiful movement of connection and culture.

Traditional Weaving Workshop

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2025-04-26T16:58:34+09:30

Traditional Weaving@2x

Traditional Weaving Workshop

Join Kalkamanungu Shanelle Young for a special weaving workshop for First Nations women and young girls. Come share stories, culture, and connection through the art of traditional weaving.

📅 April 22, 2025, Download to calendar
📍 Uniting Church Hall, Mossman Click to show in Google Maps
📞 To book Call Julie: 0458 494 794

All materials provided. Free to attend.

Kubirriwarra Yalanji announce Language and Arts and Culture funding

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2024-10-27T11:19:02+10:30

We are pleased to announce our successful application for the 2024-2026 Language and Arts and Culture funding round.

Kunbu – Celebration.
Muruku jinabu dungarinya wawu wawu-ji ngulkurrji
Walking together in good spirit

The project is designed to celebrate cultural continuance and rejuvenate the Kuku Yalanji language. It encourages intergenerational participation, from very young children to clan Elders, weaving language through a wide range of cultural activities. The project will culminate in a Celebration/Exhibition showcasing the arts, culture, and language of the Kubirriwarra Yalanji Clan-group.

Eight Douglas Shire organisations boosted by Queensland community grant

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2024-09-18T11:07:06+09:30

Pictured: Elders L-R John Hartley, Janice Walker, Bennett Walker, Louise Walker, Daphne Naden, Dan O'Shane, and Juan Walker
Picture: Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation

Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation, a cultural organisation which represents and advocates for Traditional Owners and custodians of the Port Douglas and Mossman areas, will use their grant funding for a 12-seater people mover.

“This will significantly enhance our ability to contribute positively to the community,” Kubirriwarra Yalanji Chairperson John Hartley said.

OUR CHILDREN, OUR FUTURE, OUR WAY

Kubirriwarra Yalanji — 2024-08-22T16:43:15+09:30

Empowering Our Younger Generation through Cultural Grounding and Community-Led Initiatives.

On August 22, 2024, Kubirriwarra Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation hosted a community information and consultation session at Mossman State School in North Queensland, supported by DATSIP. The event, facilitated by Kubirriwarra Yalanji Chairperson John Hartley, was well-attended, with over 50 representatives from government agencies, community service providers, Elders, and community members.