Kupidabin Wilderness
A Place of Peace and Harmony
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About Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc.

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.

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 and a sanctuary for local wildlife.

Vision

The Association aims to:

  • empower, educate and motivate individuals towards integrating their spiritual beliefs with their efforts in creating a sustainable future;
  • bring together children to teach the traditions of indigenous elders; and
  • collect and share the stories and wisdom of indigenous cultures.
  • build and maintain a cultural arts centre ‘Kupidabin Wilderness Lodge’ for the use of the Moreton Bay Regional Council Community (Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe) and people’s of Australia;
  • provide indigenous fee-paying workshops and events for individuals and children;
  • An intention for the future to create a trust fund for Indigenous children’s education from a percentage of the proceeds;
  • To maintain its Land for Wildlife accreditation

 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 Farm, 6 Lyell Court, Mt Samson Qld 4520 
  People of all Nations and Cultures Welcome   
  Enquires Ph: (07) 3289 4270.

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