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 - Igniting the Fire Within
Guwiyal – Igniting the Fire within is a special on-Country opportunity for women with purpose to reconnect with their internal flame and inspiration. Let Country inspire and heal, reconnect with your own sense of purpose and creativity, and build new connections with other women who are embracing their life lessons and gifts.
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.