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Acknowledgement of Country Mural: Mundi-gurrk and Wurring, wurring Family Gathering by the Biyal

225 Sturt Street,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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First Nations artist Deanne Gilson has unveiled a new Acknowledgement of Country mural in the Ballarat Town Hall’s Visitor Information Centre.

Located within the centre's Bath Lane entrance foyer, the mural stretches six metres high and spans four walls.

It consists of 20 paintings by the Wadawurrung artist which have been printed on 220 metres of vinyl.

“The mural has a deep family connection to me, showing my mother (Aunty Marlene Gilson) and extended family as we gathered during the first Welcome to Country,” Deanne said. “The Cultural Tree of Knowledge was created to describe the trees and the stories they hold both past and present, intangible and tangible.”

Above the doorway depicts crows as ancestors, along with King Billy and Queen Mary of Ballarat at the Black Hill lookout, watching over Ballarat.

To the right, the mural features the Yarrowee Creek, showing how Wadawurrung people survived living off the land for many generations.

And above the exit, the mural depicts 13 original black swans from Lake Wendouree and the emu constellation moving through the night sky, as well as showing the seasons changing.

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Visitor Information Centre
Ballarat Town Hall

225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


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