Yarkuwa prides itself as being the keeper of local knowledge, family histories and shared histories.
As such it is home to a range of cultural exhibitions, showcasing historic photos, traditional tools and crafts and local art, local family history information, research and language material.
Museum tours are available every weekday during NAIDOC Week, from 10am-4pm.
Yarkuwa is also committed to making sure the knowledge it keeps is passed down to future generations, with a range of engaging youth programs.
During NAIDOC Week, it will host two special activities focused on young people.
The first is a Children’s Day, which will be held from 12pm-2.30pm on Wednesday, July 8 at Yarkuwa.
There will be a range of activities which celebrate culture, creativity and connection.
There will be a range of games and activities such as tug-o-war, scavenger hunt, races, and some indoor activities.
The following day, Thursday, July 9, Yarkuwa will drill down and host dance and art workshops.
Also running from 12-pm-2.30pm at Yarkuwa, the workshops are aimed at children who will experience storytelling through dance and creative art workshops with Yarkuwa staff.
Learn some simple dance moves and perform using clapping sticks.
In the art workshops, you can decorate clapping sticks, make jewellery using beads, or paint.
For more information about any of the activities, call Yarkuwa on 5881 3312.
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