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Uncle Derek 'Powder' Oram conducting a smoking ceremony at the Goori Camp Embassy, Barrambin.
Sunday 21 June 2026

Uncle Derek ‘Powder’ Oram

Aboriginal Elder · Cultural Leader · Defender of Country · Goori Camp Embassy, Barrambin

11.15 AM · Sunday 21 June 2026

Darnell Room, St John’s Cathedral

Free · All welcome

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A respected Aboriginal Elder, cultural leader, and defender of Country, Uncle Derek stands with the Goori Camp Embassy at Barrambin against the proposed Olympic stadium that would desecrate sacred ground. He joins us to speak from lived experience, cultural authority, and enduring responsibility.

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Uncle Billy Gorham, Aboriginal Elder, photographed in formal attire.

Sunday 17 May 2026

Uncle Billy Gorham

Aboriginal Elder · Health & social justice advocate

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