Entries by Sharna

A place to grow – Taungurung’s biocultural resource centre on Country.

State Government support through the BushBank program – an initiative focused on biodiversity outcomes such as seed collection, nurseries, and large-scale revegetation – has enabled Taungurung to take an important step forward on and for Country.  A vision has seeded: the establishment of a Biocultural Resource Centre on Taungurung biik (Country). ‘Biocultural’ is a term […]

Respect, relationships and the journey to Reconciliation – a yarn with tour operator Double Black Alpine.

Building strong relationships is essential to working respectfully with Taungurung People and progressing meaningful Reconciliation Action Plans. These relationships rely on listening, learning and contributing in ways that build trust, reciprocity and long-term positive outcomes for First Nations’ communities. wawa biik is proud to align with local tourism businesses on Taungurung Country that share Taungurung […]

wawa biik is set for tourism growth!

Big things are happening for First Peoples tourism in Victoria – and wawa biik is right at the heart of it. Last week, Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, launched the First Peoples Tourism Plan 2025–2030. This bold plan recognises the growing desire for authentic cultural experiences and the power of […]

The journey of Truth-telling and Treaty

The Yoorrook Justice Commission published its final landmark report last week — a powerful and definitive account of Victoria’s history since colonisation, as told by First Peoples. This report has been an important step for truth-telling and healing that will pave the way for Treaty negotiations in Victoria. The First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria is […]

The significance of culturally modified trees

A hush settles over the group as wawa biik guests gather beneath the towering presence of a gnarly old Greybox. Its weathered trunk bears a deep scar on the south-east side—silent but powerful evidence of an ancient story. This tree has likely stood here for centuries, holding memory in its bark and earth beneath. Uncle […]

Teaming up for turtles on Taungurung Country

When Taungrurung Baan Ganalina (Guardians of Water) expressed interest in creating a turtle yilam (home), Horseshoe Lagoon immediately came to mind. It is a wetland that holds significant cultural importance to the Taungurung people and has been receiving environmental water from the nearby Waring (Goulburn River) over the last few years to eradicate weeds and […]