Manningham community comes together for a moving and reflective First Nations event

The Manningham community came together for a special event – Walking the path together – healing ceremony on Thursday, 26 January at MC Square.

Hosted by Manningham Council in collaboration with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, the event was a meaningful, reflective, and respectful demonstration of togetherness.

Around 70 people attended the event, which featured a dynamic performance by the Will Shake Spears cultural dance group.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, said the event was a moving experience.

“As we know, 26 January is a significant day for our First Nations

Peoples. At Manningham, we understand that we must accept and acknowledge the wrongs of the past, so that we can walk a path forward together in the spirit of healing and reconciliation.

“We came together for this event to acknowledge our shared history and learn more about the First Nations history and story.”

Cr Diamante also announced that the new Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) would be launched in the coming months.

Developed in partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung elders, the RAP demonstrates our long-term commitment to walking the path together with our First Nations Peoples.