No website but we found. The children perform Aboriginal dance performances throughout Wadawurrung Country, Surf coast and Geelong. Her Grandmother, Father, herself, son and granddaughter. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. She manages a young Aboriginal dance troupe which consists of up to 45 children. ( Log Out / 

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The staff of Wathaurong Glass & Arts takes pleasure in presenting our company, products & a brief insight into our heritage. Corrina’s Great Grandmother and also her father were removed. Change ). Corrina’s Grandmother Aunty Joyce Eccles is the eldest living Elder of the Wadawurrung cutodians aged 94 years. Wathaurong, also called the Wathaurung, Wadawurrung and Wadda Wurrung, are an Aboriginal Australian people living in the area near Melbourne, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula in the state of Victoria.They are part of the Kulin alliance. The last of the Wadawurrung were made to reside on the Mt Duneed Reserve on Gazaphore road Waurn Ponds.

Corrina’s Grandmother Aunty Joyce Eccles is the eldest living Elder of the Wadawurrung cutodians aged 94 years. I have been looking for many years. Her name was Isabella ECCLES she was placed in a home in Western Australia in the 1890’s. The staff of Wathaurong Glass & Arts takes pleasure in presenting our company, products & a brief insight into our heritage. you can contact Corrina by emailing her: See below for some of our local suppliers.

Since 1998, Wathaurong Glass has expressed Aboriginal art in glass and provide training and employment opportunities for community members. Could this be what Australia really looked like before European colonisation?

Wadawurrung country stretches from the mountains to the sea. Corrina resides on the Surf coast in Torquay and Works at Deakin at the Institute of Koorie Education as well as running her own cultural business Mok- borreeyn bagoork, meaning proud women in Wadawurrung language.

The traditional boundaries of the Wathaurong people span the coastline from the Werribee River to Lorne peninsula and traverse inland in a north […] Were possible we purchase from the local community as we believe it is better for Geelong and the environment(Less Transport Emissions). Hi Corrina The Wathaurung language was spoken by 25 clans south of the Werribee River and the Bellarine Peninsula to Streatham. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account.

I am wondering if you would know anything about her (parents) so my great Grandparents. In 1998 The company was formed to express Aboriginal art in glass, the techniques used to produce our products include the use of kiln forming (slumping glass), sandblasting or any other technique we feel is suitable to achieve the desired result. Bunjil establishes the laws and bonds connecting people to country and enables people to live on the land in harmony and in balance with the environment. Great pride is taken in producing unique artwork with a net result of high quality glass products, current products including slumped Windows & Doors glass to Australian standards, Kitchen & Bathroom Splashbacks, Artistic Platters, Bowls and corporate gifts / Awards / trophies etc. Their core business is to oversee all cultural heritage of land and waters, to perform Traditional ceremonies, Welcome to Countries, Smoking ceremonies and dance ceremonies and deliver local cultural education and language.

The boundaries of Wathaurong are from Geelong (Victoria), North to Werribee River, North West to Bacchus Marsh, South West to Cressy, South East to Colac, East to Lorne & North back to Geelong encompassing the Bellarine Peninsula. This knowledge is passed down from Elders in the oral tradition. She resides in a nursing home in Lara. Wadawurrung Corporation recently released their Wadawurrung language app that can be downloaded on iphone or ipad. Hope to hear from you My name is Shennette & l am trying to find out about my Grandma. Popeye’s Pine – One of our timber base suppliers. Located in Geelong, Australia we supply and arrange delivery of all our products like kitchen & bathroom splashbacks, custom made Shower Screen, kiln formed Window and Door glass and other glass art pieces Australia wide. thanks for reaching out All our staff are Aboriginal & the company is a not for profit business owned by Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative LTD which is an Aboriginal community control organisation, Wathaurong Glass LTD is structured so that the community of Wathaurong & the broader community will be the beneficiaries of any profit. Ms Gilson is an avid artist, creating every day. Corrina’s endless passion, advocacy and strength has seen her acknowledged for numerous awards. Corrina’s Great Great Great Grandmother Queen Mary Robinson was a well-respected women and Elder of the Wadawurrung Tribe in late 1800’s. The business assists and empowers Aboriginal people to share their cultural pride within our schools and communities.

Shennette, Hi Shannette

Her family have been impacted by Stolen Generation. Wadawurrung artist and academic tells stories of colonial disruption A resilient, passionate and groovy grandmother, Deanne Gilson is retracing the matriarchs in her life, and through culture, art and family, finding a strength that is guiding her through the good and bad times. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Corrina recently became a grandmother and she is part of 5 generations still living in Wadawurrung Country. Regards Marjorie, Hi Marjorie you can contact Corrina direct by emailing her at corrina@wathcorp.com.au regards Nettie, Hi Corrina

The Wadawurrung territory includes the districts of Geelong, Bellarine, Ballarat and Beaufort, and around 25 clans. In 2012 Wadawurrung Corporation were approved as the Registered Aboriginal Party for the Wadawurrung Boundary which covers all of Geelong up to Painkalac Creek Airey’s inlet, Winchelsea River to the Werribee River, past Ballarat. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. can you please get back to me This year Corrina was awarded the First Nation’s Women of the Year award on behalf of the City of Greater Geelong. Corrina also volunteers her time with Surfing Victoria to assist with engaging young people in surfing programs to learn to surf, to connect them with the ocean. Please enjoy the rest of our site! We have & will continue to work on commercial commissions that don’t have cultural connotations such as producing glass light lenses, corporate logos & kiln formed textured glass and more.

Collection: Art Gallery of Ballarat. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I have a school that does the Story of Buninyong and have forward them Tammy and Deanne emails but has not response Corrina Eccles – a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, Wathaurong (Wadda-Warrung). We thank you for your interest & hope this has been informative, should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Read More . The name Wathaurong (Wadda-Warrung) is a recognised tribe (community) which consisted of some 25 clans (family groups) that forms part of the Kulin Nation of Aboriginal people. ( Log Out /  corrina@wathcorp.com.au. Wadawurrung Corporation recently released their Wadawurrung language app that can be downloaded on iphone or ipad. Gift of James Oddie on Eureka Day, 1885.

Her son John Robinson was also a valued and respected male of the tribe. Cast Your Mind On This: Fishing in The Otway Basin, Corrina Eccles - a Wadawurrung Traditional Owner, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation - Traditional Owner Group, ‘Glenora’ – A Gibbs family legacy by  Stephen Brooks & Merrill O’Donnell, Falling For the Otways by Ed Arnfield.

The name “WATHAURONG” (wathawurrung or wadda wurrung) is a recognised tribe, it consisted of 25 groups (clans).