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Aboriginal Auburn

ABORIGINAL AUBURN

There are a number of Aboriginal sites, both religious and of social significance, in the Auburn Council area around the Duck River. These include a known meeting place where exchanges took place between the four tribes and a women’s birthing ground which was used as a social and religious area for women only. 
 
For more information view the Auburn History page or download the Auburn Aboriginal History factsheet.
 
Compared to most other areas in Sydney, Auburn City is home to a small number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents.  In 2006, 0.7% of the Auburn population (443 persons) were Indigenous, compared to 1.1% in the Sydney Statistical Division.
  
An Auburn Aboriginal Advisory Group was established in 2011 to provide input and advice to Council on its Aboriginal community development programs and initiatives.
 
For more information, please phone the Community Development Team on (02) 9735 1222.
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Indigenous performer at the Auburn Festival
Indigenous performers at the Auburn Festival

Current Projects and Activities 

Reconciliation Week (26 May - 3 June)
Each year National Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of the First Australians and provides the opportunity to focus on reconciliation.
 
Community events planned in Auburn for Reconciliation Week include a Sorry Day event on May 26 involving the raising of the Aboriginal Flag and a public event in the Auburn Town Hall.
 
Other activities during the week will include a series of public Bush Tucker and Cultural talks.
 
‘On the Dreaming Tracks’ Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Project
This project seeks to document, recognise and educate the broader community about the cultural heritage and significance of the Duck River to the Darug people.
 
It includes conducting research about the Duck River area, documenting sacred places and stories from Aboriginal people with a connection to the area. It also involves developing a bush food garden and engaging an Aboriginal artist to develop public artwork for a site along the Duck River, including informative signage as well as undertaking educational talks and tours of the Duck River. 

Aboriginal Resources  

The following information and resources are available from Auburn City Council:
  • a wide range of DVDs and resources about Aboriginal history and culture are available for loan from Auburn City Council Library
  • Draft Aboriginal Protocols and Guidelines which outline some of the important cultural protocols and guidelines for working with, consulting and acknowledging the local Aboriginal community
  • contacts of recognised Aboriginal elders who can be engaged for ‘Welcome to Country’, Smoking Ceremonies and other cultural performers
Visit Auburn Library or phone (02) 9735 1322 for more information.
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