THE LEARNING CIRCLE
Events, workshops & learning and development opportunities to build your cultural capacity
As experts in intercultural collaboration, Murawin is proud to offer a range of experiences, events & workshops aimed at building your organisations capacity to work in genuine collaboration with First Nations people, cultures, communities & Country.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Guwiyal (Dunghutti for fire or flame) is a Country-centred retreat, providing an immersive experience for women who’ve dedicated decades to work & family, & are now seeking a meaningful, transformative experience to shape their future.
Connect on Country with other women who are embracing transformation in their lives.
Reflect & find the courage & space to reconnect with yourself.
Reignite your own sense of purpose, passion & creativity by letting Country inspire & heal you.
Two Way Planning, Design & Place Masterclass
An interactive masterclass on placemaking with a Country-centred approach, for built environment professionals hosted by Murawin CEO & co-founder Carol Vale & Collaborations Managing Director Michelle Howard.
Build your capacity to work more effectively with Indigenous communities & integrate cultural narratives & First Nations strategies into your design & planning work.
- Develop an understanding of an Indigenous Australian approach to place.
- Explore the opportunities of inter-cultural planning & design.
- Apply frameworks for planning & designing with Country.
Hands of Time Workshops
Navigating workplace complexities & changing the status quo, demands creativity, insight & an understanding of reality.
The Hands of Time Workshop takes participants on a journey through Indigenous Australia, looking at the impact that historical issues have had on contemporary society & how we can break those cycles & provide opportunities.
- Provide a greater understanding of the historical, political, economic, & social issues impacting on Indigenous people & communities.
- Increase capacity to engage & work more effectively & strategically with Indigenous stakeholders.
- Strive for positive changes in participant knowledge & attitudes
Barri Marruma Workshops
These workshops are designed to deepen your understanding of the importance of Country & learn about our signature Country-centric methodology Barri Marruma. In turn elevating your project design, implementation & delivery.
- Gain a deeper awareness & understanding of the interconnected & interdependent relationship between humans & the environment around us from a First Nations perspective.
- Learn & discuss how your project could take on a Country first approach.
- Discuss how the Barri Marruma methodology can create new business opportunities for your organisation.
Led by First Nations Artisans & Weaving Facilitators, Weaving Our Stories is an interactive experience that acknowledges the deep cultural significance of weaving in Aboriginal Culture & positions our weaving circles as a way for all people to connect with, & honour that heritage.
These weaving circles are also highly effective as a creative engagement & facilitation method, creating a safe space to yarn while engaging in a tactile & culturally significant activity.
- Connect with others while learning the traditional art of weaving.
- Celebrate & learn about other cultures by sitting down in circle together.
- Perfect for a meaningful team building activity in educational, corporate or government settings.