16 June 2023 | 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Aboriginal Local History - Talk in English and Mandarin

Understanding Sydney’s Aboriginal history is challenging for so many reasons and is especially difficult with limited English skills.

Karen Smith from the Aboriginal Heritage Office will share her knowledge and experience of the local area, Aboriginal history and culture. English/Mandarin interpreter and podcaster Helen Stenbeck will translate when required enabling deeper understanding.

Native bush tea, damper and bush flower jam will be served and information on bushfoods and local the bushland will be offered.

About the speaker:
Karen has been the AHO’s Education Officer since 2011 and has shared her knowledge and experience of the local area and Aboriginal history and culture with thousands of local residents, students and schools. She leads guided walks and provides talks and presentations throughout the partner Councils in northern Sydney.

Karen is from the Buruberongal clan of the Hawkesbury (Derrubin) area. Her family has been living in the Manly area for many years. She was awarded the Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellowship for her work and commitment in the protection and education of Aboriginal culture and heritage.