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Boort celebrates culture and connection

Palawa man Ganga Giri gave the acknowledgement of Country, including playing Yidaki and sharing ochre from his Country. Picture: Sam James
Sam James

BOORT enjoyed an evening of food, culture and weaving at Northern District Community Health’s third cultural cooking demonstration. Native ingredients such as wattleseed, pepperberry, saltbush and rivermint were showcased throughout the menu, showing participants how they could be incorporated into family favourites such as scones, chicken skewers and chocolate cake. NDCH Indigenous Children’s Program coordinator […]

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