Gubbi Gubbi Dance – Performances and Workshops
Traditional Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi dance troupe led by Lyndon Davis offering Welcome to Country, cultural performances, dance workshops and storytelling.
Sunshine Coast
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The Sunshine Coast sits on the traditional lands of the Gubbi Gubbi people, whose country stretches across the coast and hinterland from Noosa to the Moreton Bay region. This country has been home to Gubbi Gubbi people for tens of thousands of years.
Sunshine Coast always was and always will be Gubbi Gubbi land
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The Gubbi Gubbi people Gubbi Gubbi people (also historically written as Kabi Kabi) are the Traditional Custodians of Country stretching across South-East Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, parts of the Maryborough and Gympie regions and parts of the Moreton Bay region. Their sea and land Country includes coastal areas, rivers, hinterland ranges and significant cultural sites. Gubbi Gubbi have a long history as hosts of gatherings such as the Bunya (Bonyi) nut festivals and continue to maintain language, cultural practices, dance troupes and educational programs that share their knowledge of Country with visitors and local communities.
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Deadly talent
Sunshine Coast based Aboriginal artists
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Sunshine Coast experiences
Welcome to Country – Noosa Virtual Experience
Unique nightly 6-minute virtual audiovisual Welcome to Country experience at 7pm outside Noosa Visitor Information Centre.
Saltwater Eco Tours – Cultural Cruises
Heritage timber sailing vessel cruise through Mooloolaba Canals on Gubbi Gubbi Sea Country.
Biral Tours – Bush Walkabout
Guided walking tour of five sacred sites of the Kabi Kabi tribal nation led by original tribal owner Tais K'Reala Randanpi.
Tribal Link Activity Centre
Cultural activity centre on Kabi Kabi Country offering immersive cultural experiences including The Dreaming Tour, Connection to Country and Journey to the Bunya.
BL:AK CAMP Artist Residency
5-day multi-disciplinary artist camp/residency on Kabi Kabi-Gubbi Gubbi Country for First Nations artists.
Yauar Warai Wandi – Sing, Dance, Gather
Major First Nations-led gathering on Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi Country at Horizon Festival.
Saltwater Eco Tours – Bushfood Cruise
Indigenous-owned eco cruise through Mooloolaba canals on Gubbi Gubbi Sea Country. Native Bushfood Cruise features native-infused canapés.
GATHAA Bushfood Market
Monthly First Nations market featuring bushfood-inspired street food, handcrafted goods by First Nations makers.
Tribal Link Activity Centre – Bush Food Experiences
Cultural activity centre on Kabi Kabi Country offering immersive food preparation demonstrations using traditional ingredients.
Mountain View Café
Café near the spiritually significant Glasshouse Mountains on Gubbi Gubbi and Jinibara Country.
Resources
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Always will be is a privately run, Aboriginal owned and led project that aims to improve the connection people feel to country and the understanding people have about Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures, history and people.