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From policy to practice: stories from the coalface of CACD

News, Midland

From policy to practice: stories from the coalface of CACD

CACD is central to the vision described in the Federal Goverment’s new national cultural policy. But how is this shaping what’s happening on the ground?

06 December 2023

Celebrating the special moments of 2023

News, Perth

Celebrating the special moments of 2023

Behind every completed CAN project are numerous special moments. To celebrate the end of 2023 we’re inviting you to experience those highlights with us.

06 December 2023

Making Time for our hearts and minds

News, Midland

Making Time for our hearts and minds

Making Time 2023 was a day of connection, creativity and conversation to replenish and inspire over 100 artists and arts workers. Nina Levy reports.

15 November 2023

Join CAN's Aboriginal Advisory Group

News, Perth

Join CAN's Aboriginal Advisory Group

CAN is seeking Expressions of Interest from First Nations community members living on Noongar Boodja to join our AAG.

15 November 2023

Residency breathes creative energy into Hedland

News, Hedland

Residency breathes creative energy into Hedland

Young people in Hedland have been inspired by artists Optamus, Flewnt and Mubanga Culture, at the first residency for Now Sounds Hedland.

15 November 2023

Conjuring home in big and small ways

Event, Midland

Conjuring home in big and small ways

Artists Elham Eshraghian-Haakansson and Rebecca Riggs-Bennett will be drawing on our stories about our homes, when they present their workshop Mapping the Collective at CAN's one day conference Making Time.

30 October 2023

Noongar sovereignty in action

Process, Melville

Noongar sovereignty in action

After seven decoding sessions, the meanings of various Noongar placenames in Melville have been decoded and unlocked, as part of the second phase of Place Names Melville.

18 October 2023

Place Names Walyalup wins History Council award

News, Perth

Place Names Walyalup wins History Council award

We’re thrilled to announce that our Place Names Walyalup project has won a 2023 History Council of WA Award, for its significant contribution to understandings of and advocacy for Indigenous histories in Western Australia.

18 October 2023

A project that's captured Hugh's heart

News, Melville

A project that's captured Hugh's heart

Renowned photographer and videographer Hugh Sando is directing a new documentary that will capture the rich and intriguing process of CAN’s Place Names Melville project. He tells Nina Levy why this film is so close to his heart.

10 October 2023

Launch strengthens connection to Country

News, Melville

Launch strengthens connection to Country

Bringing together the players who will work together to crack the codes of ancient placenames, Touching Boodjar grounded, revitalised and connected the Elders Decoding Group, writes CAN's Place Names Co-ordinator Luisa Mitchell.

10 October 2023

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