The City of Melville recently strengthened its position on Aboriginal issues, reconciliation and diversity through a number of successful Aboriginal Dot Art Workshops.
Held at Willagee Community Centre, the Aboriginal Dot Art Workshops were run by traditional dot artist Esandra Colbung whose late father was local noongar Ken Colbung.
While the workshops were mainly targeted at Aboriginal people, the City of Melville was thrilled at the response from the non-Aboriginal community.
The City of Melville has a long history of supporting reconciliation through community events, community and public art works, Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week celebrations, an Aboriginal History leaflet and dedicated Aboriginal Engagement Officer position.
City of Melville Mayor Russell Aubrey said workshops like these were important to bringing communities and cultures together, while promoting both harmony and reconciliation.
Mr Aubrey said the City was proud of its diversity and its positive shared future, grounded in respect and strong relationships.
“A wonderful outcome of Aboriginal Dot Art workshops held in Willagee, is that a beautiful artwork has been created by women of all backgrounds, who importantly, represent the diversity in Willagee.”
The City has been taking steps over a number of years to engage more effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents and community organisations and demonstrate respect for Bibbulmun culture.
