This is a special Melbourne event in the on-going campaign against the Western Australian government’s compulsory acquisition of traditional lands on the Kimberley coast, near Broome W.A.
‘Apart from the obvious environmental impact of this proposed industrialisation, which has been well documented, the significant issue of the preservation of our aboriginal cultural and spiritual heritage, has not been given due consideration.
The Law and Song Cycles of Walmadan are not ancient history, but present-day fact.
This Law has been kept alive through my grandfather Paddy Roe and now through me.
If this threatened development goes ahead, our country is gone forever.
Our country holds our Heritage, including our burial sites, and most importantly the Song Cycle that runs through this country from the north of the Dampier Peninsula, south to Bidyadanga, the area below Roebuck Bay.
Your voice can draw attention to this great plight and help protect our ancient and sacred Song Cycles – Bugarigaara (Dreamtime). Thank you.’
Joseph Roe
Law Keeper and Custodian
Northern Tradition, Goolarabooloo People.
Saturday the 20th of November 2010, (1pm – 10pm).
Venue: ‘J-Studios’ Artists’ Community
100 Barkly Street, North Fitzroy, (between St. Georges Rd & Nicholson St.)
Admission: $15 waged, $12 concession, $5 kids, entry on the day.