by Liz Inglis | Apr 17, 2023 | Community News
Sheryl Pamulkan is one of the Wik and Kugu Arts Centre artists whose work is on display in the second Belonging exhibition at the National Museum of Australia until 13 August. This painting by the Apalech woman is called My Grandmother’s Home. Sheryl says the swamp...
by Liz Inglis | Nov 23, 2022 | Community News
Aurukun’s famous ku’ (camp dog) carvings are among 160 works installed in the inaugural display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art in the newly located Yiribana Gallery at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Aurukun Deputy Mayor Craig Koomeeta and Wik and...
by Liz Inglis | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Media Release 7 July 2022 Traditional performance and artefacts reflecting the cultural stories behind the paintings and sculptures of Aurukun’s Wik and Kugu Arts Centre artists are part of their exhibitions at the 2022 Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF). Aurukun Shire...
by Liz Inglis | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
22 April 2022 Aurukun Shire Council is reviewing its policies and procedures to ensure the Wik Kath Min (The Good Story) Community Values Statement is embedded within the local government framework. Mayor Keri Tamwoy said the Values Statement...
by Liz Inglis | Feb 28, 2022 | Community News
Aurukun Mayor Keri Tamwoy has welcomed Ilario Sabatino to the role of Chief Executive Officer at Aurukun Shire Council. Originally from the Torres Strait and with Aboriginal heritage, Mr Sabatino is the Council’s first Indigenous CEO. He was previously the Chief...
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