Our community based not-for-profit organisation aims to revive and maintain the learning among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through language.
Birdiya/
Kaya Boodja/
Wongkin/
Keniny/
Bardip Warniny/
Doodjoorak
SUPPORT + WORKSHOPS
Birdiya
Elders Advisory Group
Working alongside local Elders supporting them to reach wider audiences with their knowledge as well as connecting with neighbouring Elders
Wongkin
Language
Drawing from our library of Noongar resources we seek to support current language lessons in regular school programs as well as providing lessons for local community and creating packages for local government and businesses
Bardip Warniny
Performing Arts
Working alongside WAAPA trained actor and script writer Alan Little, WMKAC would support professional and community theatre groups to write and perform in the Noongar language
Kaya Boodja
Welcome to Country
Establishing the ‘Elders Welcome to Country Engagement Strategy’ increases local knowledge and pride in the community benefiting Elders and supporting them in widening their teaching circles
Keniny
Dance
An important part of culture, we seek to teach through one off school visits and regular dance classes with traditional local dancer David Dann. Expanding into a weekly children’s dance group
Doodjoorak
Song
Establishing a Noongar choir benefits both the participants and community. Training to perform at local events with a view to creating an annual concert embracing both traditional and modern forms of song
Workshops
Welcome All Families and Friends
Traditional Noongar Dance Workshops available for all ages. So come along and join our Keniny Dance Academy.
WMKAC- aims to promote Noongar language of the local area of Bunbury in Wardandi Country.
Language programs and fee for service; Welcome to Country, dance/song workshops, translations are available on request.