The last Coming of Age ceremony held by the Wurundjeri people took place at Coranderrk, 185 years ago - from that point all cultural ceremony and practice was forbidden. A group of Wurundjeri women, descendants of the families who went through the last recorded Wurundjeri ceremony are determined to be a living culture, reviving ancient ceremonial practice. Wurundjeri Baggarrook is not only documenting this history in the making, but leading insight into the complexities of contemporary Aboriginal identity in an urban setting. A significant untold story is ready to be revealed, whilst the rest of Australia is getting up to speed with the nation's real history, these brave Wurundjeri women know how to build a strong and proud community.
Wurundjeri Baggarrok was broadcast on NITV at Friday 13 September 2024, 14:00. This episode was initially placed on Friday 7 June 2024.
