Danjoo Koorliny Walking Together

Today’s Word of the Day is “kep” (water) 🚰 📝 Learning Noongar Language We invite you to join us on this journey of language discovery and weave #Noongar words into your everyday conversations. Whether you are new to the language or have already been touched by its beauty, this is an opportunity to deepen your understanding, enrich your vocabulary, and connect with the cultural wisdom embedded in each word—ensuring it continues to thrive for future generations.

Did you know that throughout 2024, we celebrated five years of Danjoo Koorliny? This also marked the halfway point in our ten-year journey from 2019 to 2029 (2029 marks 200 years of colonisation in Perth). Thank you to everyone who has walked with us so far. Let’s continue to work together to create a 2029 we can all be proud of 🌏

The Honourable President of India addressed the audience on Day 1 of the 10th International Women’s Conference, held on Feb 14-16, 2025 in Bengaluru, India. Danjoo Koorliny attended the conference as part of our partnership with The Art of Living. #IWC2025

The theme song for the 10th edition of the International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru, India, which Danjoo Koorliny attended as part of our partnership with The Art of Living / Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (AZ).

✨ In honour of our partnership with The Art of Living, Danjoo Koorliny has been invited to attend the International Women’s Conference in Bengaluru, India. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to deep listening, resilience, and creating a connected, thriving world. #DanjooKoorliny #WalkingTogether #ArtOfLiving #CollaborationForChange *Today At 12:00 PM IST* Watch the conference live on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gMqNWqXU

On this day, February 14, 1991, the 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆 delivered its final report after investigating 99 deaths between 1980 and 1989. The report highlighted 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿-𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗱𝘆, making 𝟯𝟯𝟵 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to prevent future deaths. It called for 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. While some changes followed, many recommendations remain unimplemented, and Aboriginal deaths in custody continue, fuelling ongoing demands for action and accountability.

On this day, February 13, 2008, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝘂𝗱𝗱 delivered the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 to the 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in Parliament. The apology acknowledged the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families under government policies, causing lasting trauma. Rudd’s speech marked a historic step toward reconciliation, recognising past injustices and pledging a commitment to healing. The moment was deeply significant for many Indigenous Australians, fostering national reflection and strengthening the push for justice, truth-telling, and further action on Indigenous rights.

On this day, February 13, 1965, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲, led by 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀 and a group of University of Sydney students, began its journey through rural 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀. Inspired by the American Civil Rights Movement, the ride aimed to expose segregation, racism, and poor living conditions faced by Aboriginal people. It revealed discrimination in public spaces like pools, pubs, and cinemas, sparking national awareness. The movement pressured governments to address racial inequality, becoming a catalyst for Aboriginal rights campaigns, including the 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟳 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 for constitutional recognition.

Each of the six seasons represents and explains the seasonal changes we see annually. The flowering of many different plants, the hibernation of reptiles and the moulting of swans are all helpful indicators that the seasons are changing. The #Noongar seasons can be long or short and are indicated by what is happening and changing around us rather than by dates on a calendar. Aligning Noongar seasons with Western calendar months can provide an overview of a typical year. This six season calendar is extremely important to Noongar people, as it is a guide to what nature is doing at every stage of the year, as well as understanding respect for the land in relation to plant and animal fertility cycles and land and animal preservation.

On this day, February 8, 1980, the 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 (𝗔𝗟𝗧) was formally established in 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 to manage land for Aboriginal communities. Created under the 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟮 (𝗪𝗔), it aimed to return control of traditional lands to Aboriginal people. The ALT holds land 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, managing over 𝟮𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 at its peak. It supports cultural heritage, economic development, and housing projects but faces challenges like funding and governance. Its establishment remains a key step toward Aboriginal land justice and self-determination in WA.