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About Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. |
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Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. is a registered non profit organization and leases a 10 acres block of land, which
is protected under the State Government (E.P.A.) Environmental
Protection Act as a Rare Eco Region. It is our vision to keep this
land in its natural state and to honour the land as a Place for
Multicultural Inter Tribal Gatherings. The land has been blessed by an
Aboriginal Elder representing the Dungidau Tribe, who were the original
inhabitants. We honour ourselves on this land and invite members of all
Cultures to join us with ideas to build and develop the land for
cultural activities in keeping with the environment.
At the first Reinbo All Nations Gathering in 2007, our Medicine Wheel was created in Tiwa/Hopi Tradition by Native
American Medicine Woman Verlinda Montoya, Mato Ta Pejuta Wakan Nawjin
(translation Bear Medicine Standing Sacred) on 10th.
November 2007. The Medicine Wheel has the power and the ability during
ceremony to connect us to Powerful Spirits, Spiritual harmony and our
own healing.
A ceremony was held on the 8th November
2008 to burn the Prayer Sticks, which were created by 2007 Reinbo All Nations Gathering participants. The Prayer Sticks were
powered and blessed in the traditional Lakota Inipi Sweat Lodge and
used in the Medicine Wheel Healing Ceremony.
Medicine Lodge Gatherings, Full Moon Drumming Circles, New Moon Women’s
Circles and empowering Spiritual Ceremonies are held through the year.
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Mission Statement
The Association’s mission is to create a place where:
Indigenous people and other cultural groups can
interconnect by sharing ceremonies, music, wisdom and knowledge. The
centre will be a place of peace and harmony with cross cultural teachings to preserve and promote Indigenous Art and Music.
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Vision
The Association aims to:
- empower, educate and motivate individuals towards creating a sustainable future;
- to teach and promote performing cultural arts, indigenous crafts, and music through workshops;
- collect and collate the stories and wisdom of indigenous cultures;
- build and maintain a cultural arts centre, primarily to promote performing art, music, craft, community and Aboriginal arts.
- provide fee-paying workshops and events for individuals and children;
- An intention for the future to create a trust fund from a percentage of the proceeds for scholarships to enable disadvantaged students from any culture further their creativity in the Arts or Music;
- To maintain its Land for Wildlife accreditation.
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Members
- Founder - Maureen & Des Pickstone
- President - Colin Hui Tong
- Vice President - Jan McCluskey
- Secretary - Maureen Pickstone
- Treasurer - Sherrie McLean
Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. Meetings are held:
2nd. Saturday of every month
4.30pm start at Lyell Deer Sanctuary, 6 Lyell Court, Mt Samson Qld 4520
People of all Nations and Cultures Welcome
Enquires Ph: (07) 3289 4270.
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Membership
Support the Association by becoming a member.
Full Membership - $25.00 annually (01 Jan - 31 Dec)
- full voting rights
- eligible for Committee position
- discount for special events
- monthly newsletter
Associate Membership - $15.00 annually (01 Jan - 31 Dec)
- discount for special events
- monthly newsletter
Complete Membership Application
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View participant testimonials here.
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