William Barak

...determination, identity, sovereignty and resistance. Taking the example of Ngurungaeta (Elder) and Wurundjeri leader William Barak (c.1824–1903) as a model – in particular Barak’s role as an artist, activist, leader, diplomat and translator...

...counter-narratives. Perhaps most importantly, the proximity to the Birrarung / Yarra River provides a link to Coranderrk, and to the many walks and representations that William Barak undertook along its course, from Coranderrk to the seat of colonial power in Melbourne. Spatially the site’s...

...determination, identity, sovereignty and resistance. Taking the example of Ngurungaeta (Elder) and Wurundjeri leader William Barak as a model – in particular Barak’s role as artist, activist, leader, diplomat and translator – the exhibition presents vibrant and diverse visual art and culture...

...and Wurundjeri leader William Barak (c.1824–1903) as a model – in particular Barak’s role as an artist, activist, leader, diplomat and translator – the exhibition presents the vibrant and diverse visual art and culture of the continuous and distinct nations, language groups and communities of Victoria’s...

...and Wurundjeri leader William Barak (c.1824–1903) as a model – in particular Barak’s role as an artist, activist, leader, diplomat and translator – the exhibition presents the vibrant and diverse visual art and culture of the continuous and distinct nations, language groups and communities of Victoria’s...

Coranderrk ; to the many walks that William Barak undertook along its course, leading delegations from Coranderrk to the seat of colonial power in Melbourne to deliver petitions and talk to politicians and officials about the deteriorating living conditions of the Coranderrk community...

...of Victoria Lynn for discussion of The Soils Project 2023 followed by lunch in Healesville. Potential visit to Coranderrk and William Barak’s resting place after lunch. 2:30pm: Return to ACCA. Program wrap-up and debrief...