Koori Stories Showcase

This dynamic event will showcase the stories of young Koori people living in the Penrith region. A series of creative digital works will be exhibited and screened including photography, video clips and vox pops. This free event will be held on Saturday 5 June, 1pm at Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre.

The Koori Stories project targeted young Koori kids from the Cranebrook and surrounding suburbs to engage them in creative digital workshops to provide them with introductory digital media skills and help share their stories, about their lives and growing up in the Penrith region.

Over 20 young people participated in the workshops which were facilitated by local Aboriginal artist Chris Reid, and filmmaker and educators Emelda Davis and Maria Tran. The young people participated in five workshops which were held earlier this year during the school holidays.

The participants shared their stories, participated in a range of creative activities and learned how to use a variety of digital media equipment including video cameras, audio recording equipment, lights and video cameras.

“Western Sydney has the largest urban Aboriginal population in Australia and its great to be part of this project that allows young people to share their stories – many have never been told before, said Maria Tran, Project Coordinator.

Koori Stories project is managed by Information & Cultural Exchange (ICE) in partnership with Spyns Inc. and funded through Penrith City Council’s Magnetic Places Community Cultural Grants Program.

MORE INFO

• Download the event flyer.

• RSVP essential. Contact Nerida on 4729 0442 or nerida@spyns.org.au.

[Article posted 26 May 2010]