An event to celebrate the release of an incredible anthology Rivers Flow and honour the profound music, culture and leadership legacy of Archie Roach – a Gunditjmara, Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung and Bundjalung man – and Ruby Hunter – a Ngarrindjeri, Kokatha and Pitjantjatjara woman. Photo: Canberra Writers Festival.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the CWF program contains the name and or image of people who have died, with permission by the author and or family.
First Nations writers that have contributed to this wonderful work will pay tribute to these giants of songs and storytelling, and share personal reflections, words and poems.
With special guest, Darren Rix (Warra Warra Wai), nephew of Uncle Archie Roach and Gunditjmara-GunaiKurnai man with Ngarigo bloodlines joining us, this will be a session under the Festival Marquee not to be missed. Moderated by Thomas Mayo (Always Was, Always Will Be).
The details
What: Roach and Hunter
When: Sunday 26 October, 3pm
Where: Patrick White Lawns
Cost: $25 per person. Tickets available via Canberra Writers Festival.
