Lunchtime Talk: Uncle Charles Madden and Uncle Allen Madden
Uncle Charles Madden (Gadigal) and Uncle Allen Madden (Gadigal) will discuss their lived experience of Sydney as local Elders.
Gadigal Elders Uncle Charles ‘Chicka’ Madden and Uncle Allen Madden are respected, well-known members of the Sydney Aboriginal Community.
They have lived in and around the Redfern and inner city areas most of their lives, and have served the Aboriginal community in key organisations including
the Aboriginal Medical Service and the Metropolitan Aboriginal Land Council. Uncle Chicka is also an artist who has received a range of commissions
including St Vincent’s Hospital and the Redfern Community Centre’s Elders Lounge. Uncle Allen has worked as a cultural and education officer, and lectured
widely.
When
September 27 2016, 1pm
Where
Public Program Marquee, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Admission
Free, no bookings required
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to the giran gulbanha (wind philosophy) project. 
Finches are small birds, about 10cm long, that feed on grasses and seeds. They
are found all around Australia, with many being endemic.