Experience our Culture

Our Aboriginal culture gives us a sense of belonging to the land, the sea and to each other. It links the past, present and future and is expressed through our stories, art and songs, our dance and ceremony, and the way we understand and respect Country. Much has been handed down from our ancestors over a long time and we work to keep this valuable knowledge and connection to Country alive.

Maintaining our cultural traditions and looking after Country is important for our identity and well-being, and shows respect to our ancestors.

Our Cultural Programs

Link to: Dolphin Dreaming

Dolphin Dreaming

Through story, dance and creative expression, this program provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the life and culture of our Arakwal people.

Link to: Bigal Nali Jagun

Bigal Nali Jagun

Our Men’s dance group here is called Bigal Nali Jagun which means Men coming together representing country

Link to: Yarning About The Pass Midden

Yarning about The Pass Midden

Uncover the past and yarn about the present by joining traditional custodians, Arakwal Aboriginal guides in an investigation of The Pass midden, a 1000 year old significant Aboriginal site.

Link to: Dubay Dancers

Dubay Dancers

The Arakwal Dubay (meaning women) Dancers are a dance troupe that practice and perform traditional dance

Link to: Burra Jurra Surfing

Burra Jurra Surf

Burrajurra Surf Program is for our own mob, and for members of the wider Aboriginal Bundjalung nation. If you are an Aboriginal young person, young parent or keen surfer then get in contact and get involved.

Link to: Walgun Walk & Talk

Walgun Walk & Talk

Join an Arakwal Aboriginal Discovery Guide to learn more about Arakwal Bundjalung people and their ongoing connection to culture in their local area.

Link to: Walk with me: Aboriginal Walk & Talk

Walk With Me: Aboriginal Walk and Talk

Join an Arakwal Aboriginal Discovery Guide to learn more about Arakwal Bundjalung people and their ongoing connection to culture in their local area.

Link to: Sea Country

Sea Country

NSW Marine Parks Education Kit explores Aboriginal peoples’ connection to and use of the sea (sea country) in the Cape Byron area, including their traditional practices, and how this connection is expressed through art, dance and music

Link to: Place of Plenty

Place of Plenty

Led by our guides from the Arakwal Aboriginal Cooperation, participants engage in a tour and activities relating to bush food.

Connected to Country

Through these ancestors we are connected to Country in northern New South Wales that extends along the coast from Broken Head in the south to the Brunswick River (Durrumbul) to the north, past Julian Rocks (Nguthungulli) out into the Tasman Sea to the east, and into the Byron Bay hinterland to the west.

We continue to have a strong association with this area which includes the coastal town of Byron Bay, known by the Bunjalung people as Cavanbah, which means ‘meeting place’. Many of us live and work here, or if living elsewhere visit whenever we can. To all of us it is our true home.

Bookings

If you would like to find out more about any of our Cultural Programs, or to make a booking please contact us

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