Waleert-Waleert: Exploring the Threads of Ballarat’s Heritage Through Possum Skin Cloaks

Name: Waleert-Waleert: Exploring the Threads of Ballarat’s Heritage Through Possum Skin Cloaks
Start: 2025-05-17T14:00:00+10:00
End: 2025-05-17T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350

Schedule

Sat May 17 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections, Bradshaw Street, Ballarat, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350 | Ballarat, VI

In collaboration with the Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections and Federation University, join Wadawurrung woman Shannen Mennen on a special session for the Ballarat Heritage Festival, offering a deep dive into the rich cultural history of Ballarat.
Focusing on the Wadawurrung people’s connection to Country, this session will explore the creation and significance of Waleert-Waleert (possum skin cloaks), one of the most vital cultural and trade resources of the region.
Participants will engage in an immersive exploration of historical narratives, the craft of cloak-making, and the cultural exchanges that shaped Ballarat.