Siteworks Capsule Talks: Aunty Loretta Parsley and Kirli Saunders

Bundanon
Video (talk sessions) - NSW, Australia, 27 November 2022

As part of Siteworks: From a deep valley, Bundanon presented a quick-fire program of talks from leading scientists, artists and First Nations knowledge holders, sharing ‘weather reports’ from this time and place. This talk features Yuin Walbunga Elder Aunty Loretta Parsley and Gunai artist Kirli Saunders in conversation about the Possum Skin Cloak Project.

Siteworks Capsule Talks: Aunty Loretta Parsley and Kirli Saunders

Celebrating the rematriation of culture, Yuin Walbunja Elder Aunty Lorretta Parsley and Gunai artist Kirli Saunders led an intensive on-Country residency for women on Yuin lands at Bundanon in September 2022. Honouring the process of possum skin cloak making, the workshop invited 15 First Nations women to create a community cloak.

This session shares stories from the Possum Skin Cloak Project and celebrates the strength and resilience of First Nations women on Yuin lands.

Videography by Drummerboy Pictures

Commissioned by Bundanon for World Weather Network.

Part of the weather station: Bundanon, NSW - find out more here.

Siteworks Capsule Talks: Aunty Loretta Parsley and Kirli Saunders

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