NORM JURRAWAA STANLEY

NORM JURRAWAA STANLEY

“I am a proud Aboriginal man with heritage connected to the Kurnai and Wotjabaluk people of Victoria. I am a musician, artist and storyteller born here on Wadawurrung Country. I am a proud father of 5 children who were all born and live here on Wadawurrung Country too. Sharing the love I have for my Culture is my life passion. I follow in the footsteps of my ancestors by honoring and sharing the stories of land, life and culture through the many different art forms that I am continuing to practice. I have over 25 years’ experience in education, music and art. Below is a statement that I wrote and believe in as I walk my journey. “Our stories are the oldest stories in the world. Our ancestors passed these stories down to us over thousands of years and across hundreds of generations. Now we have a role to play, we have become the holders of these stories. We are now The Keepers of the flame.”

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KEEPERS OF THE FLAME
Aug 26
KEEPERS OF THE FLAME

Norm Jurrawaa Stanley (Kurnai/Wotjabaluk) and Nikki McKenzie (Wadawurrung) present a new body of work as collective Wurriki Art.

RADICAL HOSPITALITY
Oct 21
RADICAL HOSPITALITY

YOOKAPA and Next Wave join forces to host a community meal and panel discussion featuring local First Nations artists.

STILL HERE, NOW
Jan 24
STILL HERE, NOW

An exhibition curated and created by First Nations Artists placed on Wadawurrung Country.

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