I am a Kamilaroi/Gamilaroi man, from inland northern New South Wales. I enjoyed all the workshops with the art and music. The Welcome to Country, and Ceremony with Uncle Wes and Uncle Gregg was special, because I could see it first hand, and hear the stories first hand. I remember the story of how the stars came to be, as the stars are the spirits of our ancestors.
 

I learnt the war cry at the NRL youth summit, why the war cry is significant to our culture. The stomping for men is to wake up the spirits from the earth, so that you play sport or work with spirit. Teaching the boys was hard at first, but as they understood it more I felt proud of myself for sharing my culture. They have some knowledge now that they can share, and that makes me happy and proud of my people and culture.

 

It was a privilege to be able to do Waranara.

 

I feel like Glenwood is in a good space now with the Indigenous community and the elders, and it was amazing having so many here to hold Ceremony at the school. We need to continue to spread the knowledge of Indigenous history and culture, it is really important to me to keep it alive.