NAIDOC Week 2023

DANJOO KOORL. GATHER TOGETHER.
For Our Elders.

Join Raine Square's story-telling journey placing importance on recognition and connection with local First Nations culture.

This year, we will gather and experience Western Australia’s native ingredients. Collaborating with Gather Foods, an indigenous owned and operated business, we will serve complimentary ice-creams created with native produce!

FREE ICE CREAM!
Dates: 28 June & 29 June | 5 July & 7 July
Times: 12pm - 2pm (or until stocks last)
Location: near Coles

Flavours
Chocolate Wattleseed
Saltbush Caramel & Candied Sandalwood Nut
Roasted Macadamia, White Chocolate Cookies & Cream

An evolution of storytelling...
In 2021 we discovered the Six Noongar seasons. Collaborating with local artist, Rosie Paine, to hand paint six totem poles symbolising the six different seasons. The totems formed an art trail displaying through the precinct. In 2022 we learned how the six Noongar seasons guided food gathering, distributing recipe cards inspired by native ingredients that aligned with each season.

We were proud to collaborate with local Whadjuk Ballardong Noongar and Badimaya Yamatji man, Jayden Boundry, for cultural guidance and Whadjuk, Ballardong and Yuat artist Jarni McGuire.

About the Art
Gnamma (Waterholes)

This artwork talks about the landscape of Boorloo (Perth) prior to settlement. This part of boodja (country) was home to many lakes and was a common meeting grounds for trade and ceremonies. All the wonderful foods, flavours and seasons all based around these lakes which homed many native flora and fauna.

About the Artist

Jarni McGuire is a Whadjuk, Ballardong and Yuat visual artist, who was born and raised on Noongar Boodja (country) here in Boorloo (Perth). Her inspiration is found in her culture - learning language, listening to her mob and hearing their stories. Jarni loves celebrating her culture through artistic creations, which is why she chooses to use colourful palettes to convey that energy.