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Sorry Day Artist Line-up: Isaac Compton ![]()
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Isaac Compton is a proud Munanjali, Minjungbul and Wiradjuri man, performer and musician. ![]()
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With his talents as a professional musician, First Nations activist, Tik Tok phenomenon and reality TV personality, we can’t wait for Isaac to bring the yarns, laughs and tunes to the Sorry Day Stage. ![]()
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Let’s make some noise for Isaac Compton! ![]()
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See you mob there!
Sorry Day Artist Line-up: Castlereagh Connection ![]()
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Castlereagh Connection are a First Nations family band originating from the small town of Coonamble in NSW. With a rich musical history spanning nine years, this talented group has embarked on an amazing journey, captivating audiences along the way. ![]()
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Their musical repertoire encompasses a wide range of genres including country, rock, Koori classics and songs that beautifully incorporate their native Gamilaraay language. ![]()
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You may recognise Castlereagh Connection from their deadly rendition of “Stand By Me” when they auditioned for The Voice Generations, garnering millions of views of social media. ![]()
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Castlereagh Connections captivated the hearts of our Coota Girls Aunties when they performed at our Coota Girls Reunion in 2021, and we can’t wait to connect with them again on the Sorry Day Stage! ![]()
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See you mob there!
Sorry Day Artist Line-up: Djinama Yilaga Choir 🤎![]()
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We are honoured to welcome Djinama Yilaga Choir back to the Sorry Day Stage this year – An intergenerational Yuin choir helping to revitalise and renew the Dhurga language through song. ![]()
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Before colonisation of their land, Yuin people were multilingual, speaking and understanding languages of neighbouring and visiting groups. Dhurga was the mother tongue of the Walbunga and Brindja Yuin people, and was spoken and understood by many within the 13 tribes of the Yuin Nation. ![]()
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The arrival of Europeans into the South Coast region of NSW changed everything and speaking Dhurga language became a punishable offence for Yuin.![]()
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Djinama Yilaga, meaning ‘happy ceremony’ in the Dhurga language, was established renowned Walbunga/Ngarigo artist by Cheryl Davison. Since the choir’s establishment in 2019, the members of Djinama Yilaga are proudly highlighting their ancestral tongue across the continent and internationally. ![]()
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‘When we learn our language from this Country, it gives us such a deeper connection. We don’t feel like we are singing to audiences; it’s like we’re singing for Country more than anything. We want to sound like our ancestors.’ - Cheryl Davison. ![]()
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Thank you Djinama Yilaga for joining us again on the Sorry Day Stage! ![]()
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Credit: Reconciliation News 2023
Yaama! We are so excited that in just over a month we will be joined by these amazing artists, cultural educators and Blak businesses at our Sorry Day Stolen Generations Community Gathering 2024! Join us on Sunday 26th May on Gadigal Country and listen to the beautiful sounds of Emily Wurramara, Castlereagh Connections, Isaac Compton and Djinama Yilaga Choir. Immerse in First Nations culture through dance, weaving, bush foods, and educational yarns. Support First Nations business and pick up some deadly goods from our retail stalls. Commemorate and honour our Stolen Generations Survivors by experiencing the Coota Girls Commemorative Walk and KBHAC Educational Bus. And let’s not forget all the activities for our jarjums from games with Wanyara and hands-on learning with Koori Kinnections to incredible face painting!![]()
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Keep an eye out for more updates!![]()
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Artwork by Sofii McKenzie-Kirkbright 💜
Last week, Coota Girls Aboriginal Corporation took a massive step in our Language reclamation journey by hosting our very first On Country Language and Culture Gathering for our Stolen Generations Survivors and descendants. ![]()
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In the Cootamundra Domestic Training Home for Aboriginal Girls (191201969), speaking Language was forbidden and punishable. This severed connection to culture and identity, not only for our Survivors but for their future generations. At this Language and Culture Gathering on Gumbaynggirr Country, our group of Coota Girls Survivors had the incredibly healing experience of learning their Language for the first time, guided by amazing Gumbaynggirr, Gamilaraay and Wiradjuri Language speakers to reconnect with their culture and identity. ![]()
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“Learning language brought back a lot of my own memories. The whole event was awesome” - Coota Girls Survivor![]()
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“I loved learning my language for the first time. This retreat went beyond my expectations - I have learnt so much more than I ever imagined. Such a special experience having my son be a part of such a beautiful cultural experience” - Coota Girls descendant![]()
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We thank our participants for joining us on this journey, our Language mentors Nathan, Jayden, Reuben and Tracy for generously sharing your knowledge, and all the mob on Gumbaynggirr Country who welcomed us with open arms. ![]()
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Are you a Coota Girls Survivor or descendant looking to reconnect with your Language? For those who sadly missed out this time, there will be opportunities to attend future On Country Language and Culture Gatherings. Express your interest by emailing Meagan at meagan@cootagirls.org.au and keep an eye out for upcoming announcements of more Language learning opportunities.![]()
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Supported by Aboriginal Languages Trust
