'My Backyard' is a story and artwork about what happened to the local Wadawurrung people after white settlement and the colonisation of Australia. \;
\nThe newly published booklet brings together a collection of paintings and poetry by the late Ron Milli gan\, long-time member of both Geelong One Fire and Reconciliation Victori a. Over many years Ron gathered information and shared his knowledge to ed ucate the local community in understanding and connecting with the history of the Wadawurrung\, and his works are a poignant statement on the settle ment of whites in the district. The publication has been produced in consu ltation with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.
\n< p>Join \;Vicky Grosser\, President of Geelong One Fir e and co-producer of the booklet\, Ron&rsquo\;s daughter\, \;K erry Spina\, and Kylie Clarke\, Gunditjmara\, Wo tjobaluk\, Ngarrindjeri\, Muandik woman to talk about the project and Ron& rsquo\;s work. Led by \;Tom Molyneux\, Gunditjmara ma n &\; creative professional based in Geelong.\nTickets $20pp OR $10pp for library members (free to join).
\nFor the full program of 15 events being held across the region\, visit www.grlc.vic.gov.au/localword
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