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Wala Connections

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25.01.2022 Wala is excited to begin this new journey with the young women who have signed up for our Expansion Program! Our Opening Circle will be this Wednesday the 9th at 5pm with a Welcome from the beautiful Elder, Aunty Zeta Thomas Last chance to sign up for the program and embark on a transforming expansion of Conection, Expression & Empowerment of SELF ... CULTURE COUNTRY This is for you if your Identify as female Aged 12-18yrs Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent https://form.jotform.com/202060664166854 https://www.walaconnections.com

24.01.2022 The Merindas are rocking our Wala Sisters Program for NAIDOC week and inviting all our young First Nations women to join our session via Zoom. Tuesday 10th November 5-6pm Register here for Zoom details -https://www.walaconnections.com/wala-sisters-program... Wala Sisters Expansion Program is opening this session to all First Nations young women to connect with the talented Kristel Kickett ((Ballardong Whadjuk) and Candice Lorrae (Jawoyn/Thursday Islander) to be inspired by their music and creative process as established artists. We hope to see some beautiful new faces there and please DM any questions.

24.01.2022 Our experience on country with Aunty and sisters in these photos inspired us! We have been busy creating a Wala Sisters Program to expand our Wala Workshops into an ongoing mentoring program and experience on country. Any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young women aged 12-18 years of age we would love to hear from you!... Wala Sisters purpose ~ Connect to self, culture and country Encourage creative expression to heal, share and celebrate Build self confidence and belief for empowering ourselves and our community. DM or contact Tarsh Bamblett or Thara Brown if you would like to join us in creating something special for our sisters Mikaela Egan

23.01.2022 This week's Wala Dance - we are bringing all the young mob love! If you have young people at home or you yourself would like to unleash your inner child please make some space for your special people, get your devices ready and join us! Sessions go for one hour max but can jump out any time.... Links below, DM and questions and see you there! Hump Day lunch Break 12pm AEST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520202868 Friyay early Knock Off 4pm AEST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88979783059 Tarsh Bamblett

23.01.2022 Galinya Winyar ~ Beautiful Women In honour of Aunty and loved ones in the dreaming And to anyone feeling the waves of life intensified in isolation, a reminder of the strength we carry from all our ancestors ... Thanking Aunties for the language, inspiration, strength & encouragement and Kristel Kickett & Candice for creating our chant into song

23.01.2022 Saying hi to Facebook followers after a beautiful weekend on Country. We, Thara & Tarsh, are Wala Connections. Wala means water in Yorta Yorta language, our common ancestral connections and we are proud winyar (women) passionate about connecting through culture and expressing through movement. We love dancing and combining our love of dance and culture with our education experience to deliver workshops to all people. ... Wala Winyar is one of our workshops we have loved running to connect and empower women in our community the beautiful Mikaela Egan

22.01.2022 Blessed to have Ballardong Elder, Aunty Jeanette Kickett, share her message this week, with a beautiful acrostic she created for CULTURE Aunty is on Country in Tammin, Western Australia, where she took this magical photo Thank you sista Kristel Kickett ... #eldersmessage #firstpeoples #aboriginal #community #understanding #love #trust #unity #respect #elders #staysafeyoumob

20.01.2022 Come shake it off with us tomorrow 12pm & Friday 4pm! We are sharing some moves to celebrate The Merindas new single 'I feel it' launching May 1st and invite you to record and upload the dance after the session to share the good vibes! #ifeelitdancechallenge #waladance Join us with respectful dance vibes only on Zoom - link below. See you there!... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8783914793

20.01.2022 Loved joining Ware2Now to yarn all things Covid Creations with the beautiful Shelley Ware. Thank you for your support

18.01.2022 Todays sunrise we acknowledge our First Nations survivors who have experienced some of the most painful human rights violations, and our children who we are still protecting from removal today. We also acknowledge this date in 2017 when the Uluru Statement from the Heart was delivered expressing a collective consensus for constitutional recognition on our own lands that our people also still fight for today. With a heavy heart and hope for our future generations we send ou...r love and healing to all our people #sorryday #ourpeople #ourculture #ourpast #ourfuture Thara ~ Uluru at sunrise

17.01.2022 This weeks Elders message is from Illarrawa Elder, Aunty Lindy Lawler, in Shellharbour NSW. We yarned about how she is dealing with isolation, her personal and our peoples strength in survival and reconnecting with art for healing. Thank you Aunty for sharing your light and strength and for all your work in community, especially supporting our young people. A true inspiration * #elders #aboriginal #culture #connection #strength #survivor #stayhomeaunty #keepsafeyoumob

14.01.2022 We are dancing through these crazy times to keep our spirits up and invite you to move with us at home! Join us via Instagram Live and Zoom Saturdays 10am AEST. To everyone in Victoria especially keep strong, stay safe, be kind... we got this! ... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88040783102 Meeting ID: 880 4078 3102 Passcode: 906026

14.01.2022 Check out sistas interviews with some very talented brothers and sisters in business. Thanks for sharing our work and for all your support

13.01.2022 Pukulpa ~ Electric Fields vibes for our Wala dance session today Pukulpa means happy in Pitjantjatjara language This is a contemporary piece, like most of our style, expressing elements of traditional Aboriginal dance respectfully in our own expression ... Shout out to First Nations Artists like Electric Fields for their powerful music and inspiration #pukulpa #electricfields #waladance #aboriginal #firstnations #contemporary

10.01.2022 Join us Saturdays 10am Kulin time for a fun dance and sweat (IG Live or Zoom details ) Mixing up some styles and sounds with the sole purpose to have fun, connect and improve fitness and confidence. Appreciate the beautiful women and youth that have been joining and giving their energy and feedback - sticking strong with the Saturdays for the month of July & August.... DM any questions and hope to see some familiar and fresh faces https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88040783102 Meeting ID: 878 391 4793 Password: 906026 #waladance #dance #firstnationsled #fitness #connect #express #empower

10.01.2022 This weeks Elders message is from beautiful Aunty Pam on Yorta Yorta Country, Shepparton. Aunty is loving not working and training for her next run but missing dressing up for events. Thank you for the message Aunty and hope everyone is safe and well #elders #aboriginal #culture #country #connection #strength #stayhomeaunty #keepsafeyoumob

09.01.2022 A little taste of our Wala Dance sessions and dance party last Saturday Thanks to everyone who has joined us over the journey and special shout out to our sisters @themerindas @kee.ahn and @electricfields_music for their music

09.01.2022 Reflecting on National Aboriginies and Islanders Day of Observance this week ~ where we have come from and the places we can go 2019 National NAIDOC Awards with our sisters The Merindas

08.01.2022 Today marks the Winter Solstice and a day of ceremony for Indigenous peoples all around the world (summer & winter). Aboriginal people have some of the worlds oldest sights for tracking the stars and seasons, like Wurdi Youang on beautiful Wathaurong Country pictured, suggesting that we were some of the first astronomers #wintersolstice #aboriginal #ceremony #astronomy #dance #wathaurong

07.01.2022 What the last 3 months of iso dancing has looked like on Zoom & Tik Tok land Thanks to everyone who has joined our Wala Dance sessions for a combo of fitness and routines during this crazy time. Stay tuned for new days and times next week and plans for sessions in the 3D! #waladance #drumfire

06.01.2022 Honoured to open our Wala Sisters Program with a Welcome from Aunty Zeta and songs from her Granddaughter Carly Hearing our sisters reasons for joining, especially in this time of isolation, confirmed the need for what we have created We are looking forward to this journey with our sisters ... #walasisters #connection #expression #empowerment

06.01.2022 A lil something we got our systems today! My Power Grateful for our bodies, minds, spirits, dance, music, expression, connection, empowerment

06.01.2022 I was jealous of my sister's Ware 2 Now interview so finally got to yarn today with the incredible Shelley Ware Talking Wala Dance and my Warrior Womens's Tribe!

06.01.2022 We are somehow in our sixth month on Wala Dance keeping you moving at home Saturdays 10am AEST via Zoom and Instagram live. Welcome new faces and thank all our regulars for showing up with us! Thanks to weekend notes for sharing ... Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88040783102 Meeting ID: 880 4078 3102

05.01.2022 This is about how happy & proud we are of what we have created the past 4-5 months in this crazy Covid land Wala Dance movement and wellbeing sessions are in its 5th month having connected with the most empowering women & young people around the world! We have a website!!! ... Totally underestimated the work that goes into these! Check it out https://www.walaconnections.com We adapted Wala Workshops online to continue to connect to community womens, youth & childrens groups Ready to launch our Wala Sisters Expansion Program... stay tuned!! Huge appreciation for the people who have supported us in so many ways to be doing what we love and offering much needed movement and wellbeing in this time (you know who you are) @makieegan

05.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who joined our Wala Dance sessions this week and excited to see all your dances at home! Heres a little tutorial for those who missed it or want to revisit. The breakdown is after the whole dance with music at the start- its quick but can pause and go back if needed. Would love to see your videos dancing Facebook or Instagram #ifeelitdancechallenge and tag The Merindas and Wala Connections You can find the section of the track link below too. Stay safe... and big love from us! https://www.themerindas.com See more

04.01.2022 Our Elders, caregivers, knowledge keepers, strength and guidance Grateful for this healing day with Aunty Pam on beautiful Yorta Yorta Woka, where our ancestors have honoured country and culture forever Thank you Aunty for your constant love, support and encouragement for us women to keep growing, serving and leading with heart ... Pamela Pedersen

03.01.2022 We are excited to launch our online mentoring program designed for our young women to connect to Self, Culture & Country with the guidance of Big Sisters, Aunties and Elders to hold the space throughout the journey https://www.walaconnections.com/wala-sisters-program CONNECTING... EXPRESSING EMPOWERING Wala Sisters Expansion Program nurtures a safe space to express yourself, connect deeper to your roots and re-awaken those ancestral linages We strive to empower by sharing and embracing the stories of each other through creative expression THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE: Indigenous Female 12 to 18years old APPLY NOW https://form.jotform.com/202060664166854

02.01.2022 With restrictions still in small gathering numbers we are bringing back the Zumba for some fun dance fitness at home this week! Thanks to Deadly Story for promoting our Wala Dance sessions to community. https://www.deadlystory.com//mus/Wala_Dance_-_Family_Zumba... Hump Day lunch Break 12pm AEST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520202868 Friyay early Knock Off 4pm AEST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88979783059

02.01.2022 We are excited to put our Zumba Fitness Instructor skills to the test and give you a fun latino inspired dance workout for this week's Wala Dance!! See Zoom links below, DM any questions and can't wait to see you there! Hump Day lunch Break @ 12pm AEST... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87520202868 Friyay early Knock Off @ 4pm AEST https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88979783059 *we will keep beginner level and your safety is your own responsibility at home so please arrive on time to warm up, create a space and bring your water!

02.01.2022 This weeks message is from Uncle Jrumpinjinbah, Yuin Elder. Last night we joined a yarning circle (Zoom style) with EVE E WHITE sharing stories, song and yidaki. Its hard to quote from longest yarns but hope these messages resonate Photo from Yuin Country, Narooma NSW #eldersmessage #firstpeoples #aboriginal #community #ancestors #connection #respect #elders #staysafeyoumob

01.01.2022 Loving beautiful photos and everything they represent from @renaesaxby #repost A young Goodginburra man preparing for ceremony in front of his favourite playground - the big blue sea. Home for these guys is on the Tweed Coast - Northern NSW. They live for the surf and dont mind climbing their way up a big ol tree to grab some fresh mangos to feed the mob They really are the sweetest little crew. Taken while on project with @desertpeamedia ... . . . . #renaesaxby #DesertPeaMedia #commonground #firstnations #firstnationsstories #aboriginalculture #culturaldance #songwriting #indigenousdance #dance See more

01.01.2022 Big love to the talented Nakia Cadd for working with our Wala Sisters in our mentoring Program to create this beautiful piece embodying our sisters journey The wala (water) design represents the journey, flowing from where we are now (left gathering circle) to where we are going (right gathering circle). The U symbols represent our matriarchs, the strong women before us who laid down the foundations in our communities; our Wala sisters, mentors, Aunties and our old people... who guide us. A reminder we come from greatness! Nakia Cadd #wala #walasisters #journey #art #firstnations #women #matriarch #strength