2pm-12am Sat
March 29 2008
251 High St, Northcote
Uniting Church

PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Talks and workshops (2pm-7pm) - IN THE CHURCH
(indigenous speakers covering topics such as history, language, craft)

Kids and family entertainment (3pm-7pm) - IN THE CHURCH HALL
(including TimTim, Juggularity, West Papuan Cultural Group. More to be confirmed)

THE FRIENDSHIP DJERRIP FESTIVAL 2008 IS AN ALCOHOL FREE EVENT . In keeping with the healing and healthy living practices of the Maya Healing Centre

The Welcome to Country and Friendship Ceremony (7:15pm-7:45pm)
Courtyard Stage.
• Welcome to country by Ringo Terrick Wurundjeri Elder
• Speech by Maya Centre director Uncle Reg Blow.
• "Thank you for your Welcome" song by Jan Wositzky. Sung by Bridge the Gap Choir.
• ACES - Elders Choir (Aboriginal Community Elders Service, East Brunswick, Melbourne)

Earth Hour (8pm-9pm) - IN THE CHURCH HALL
Ian Pidd (theatre director) will curate this hour of storytelling and theatre.
Fitting in with international Earth Hour, no lights will be used for this period, just candles.

Evening Concert (9pm-midnight) - IN THE CHURCH HALL
Live music featuring:indigenous hip-hop act Tjimba and the Yung Warriors, Josh Owen solo and more.

Art Auction (8:30pm onwards) - IN SYNERGY GALLERY
The exhibition will open on March the 19th at 6pm at Synergy Gallery, street front 251 High St, Northcote. It will feature Maya artists work and many non indigenous artists.

The exhibition will run for two weeks leading up the festival with the auction been held on the night of the festival starting at 8.30pm.

The Friendship Djerrip* Festival is an annual event that will provide an opportunity for non-Indigenous Australians to express their respect and support for Indigenous Australians and their culture. It aims at fostering relationships, partnerships and understanding between non-Indigenous and Indigenous people, while exploring our respective and shared histories, culture and stories.