EVENT: Koori Stories Launch

Hi everyone! I know its been a long time since I've blogged but I just wanted to let you know of this awesome event that is coming up soon. Its called Koori Stories and I've been posted out in Penrith in late April to train and film jam with the kids in Cranebrook. These kids were amazing and so energetic, leaving me feel so old school! So anyone out there free on this date, come down and check their works!

KOORI STORIES

A showcase of creative digital work produced by young Koori kids from Penrith.

Koori Stories is a dynamic event that showcases 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. Koori Stories is a free event and will be held on Saturday 5 June, 1pm at Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre (Hosking St, Cranebrook).

Koori Stories managed by Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE), developed in partnership with SPYNS Inc and funded through Penrith Councils Magnetic Places Community Cultural Grants Program. The 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, says 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.

What: Koori Stories – showcasing work produced by young Koori kids

When: Saturday, 5 June

Time: 1pm – 3pm

Where: Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre, Hosking St, Cranebrook.

A free event for the local community to share and showcase local stories produced by young Koori kids from the Penrith region.

Free community event with lots of food, prizes and fun.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL, CONTACT Nerida on 4729 0442 or nerida@spyns.org.au.

ICE receives core funding from Australia Council, Arts NSW, and Screen NSW. This project utilised the facilities of SWITCH multimedia and digital centre, which is a partnership with Parramatta City Council.