22 Dec INITJ BENANG:
Rites Together was priviledged to join and collaborate with Cultural Corridors to contribute to the Initj Benang indigenous Rites of Passage program held in April 2024. Mick, Reijer, Derek and Mike supported the 5 indigenous leaders on the camp, and it was a profound experience for all involved .
The camp was held at Elder Uncle Noel Nannup and his son Gregs block in North Konnonpin. here are some of the reflections of the inaugural camp by the camp leaders:
Some of the leaders had attended the Rites Together leadership training in November 2023. We are looking forward further supporting this program and working together in 2025 and beyond. Here is a vision of the program:
“When the young fellows reached the fireplace and started to dance, that let us know it became real” UNCLE NOEL NANNUP