The Munu-munu 2022 National Indigenous Fire Workshop (NIFW) will be hosted by the Djabugay people of tropical north Queensland from 8-12th August, 2022 on Djabugay Country, at Mona Mona Mission in Far North Queensland.
About Mona Mona
About NIFW
This will be the 12th annual National Indigenous Fire Workshop and after being away from Cape York for more than two years, with workshops being held in New South Wales on Yuin in 2018 and Victoria on Yorta Yorta Country in 2019, it is returning to Far North Queensland. Participants will gain an insight into Indigenous fire methodology and the cultural responsibility of looking after Country.
- Indigenous Community Members and Organisations ($660)
- Non-Government Organisations and Individuals ($1,300.00)
- Government and Research Bodies ($2,500.00)
- Single day pass: Includes Wednesday Entertainment Evening (6pm) and Thursday Cultural Fun Day ($325.00)
Ticket price includes access to the masterclasses, onsite camping and meals. More details will be provided in the lead up to the event. If your enquiry is urgent, please contact us at info@firesticks.org.au
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If you are having trouble completing the registration form, please contact us on info@firesticks.org.au. For Elders who need support by phone with completing the registration form, please call Taha on 0488 546 163.
Event Program
Monday 8 August
Registration opens
Opening Ceremony begins at 4:00pm
Welcome to Country, Smoking ceremony and Welcome Dance
Dinner 6:00pm
Tuesday 9 August
Cultural Fire Masterclasses for all registered participants.
The Cultural Fire Masterclasses will focus on practical, hands on Indigenous led fire training and mentoring for aspiring and practicing fire practitioners and their enabling community and industry partners.
Masterclasses will include:
- Monitoring Techniques & Indicators
- Indigenous Botanical Cultural Walk
- Invasive Natives Workshop- Reclaiming Identity of Country
- Traditional Burning Workshop
- Cultural Fire Credits & training model
- Traditional Dance, tool making, art and weaving
Wednesday 10 August 2022
Cultural Fire Masterclasses for all registered participants.
The Cultural Fire Masterclasses will focus on practical, hands on Indigenous led fire training and mentoring for aspiring and practicing fire practitioners and their enabling community and industry partners.
Masterclasses will include:
- Monitoring Techniques & Indicators
- Indigenous Botanical Cultural Walk
- Invasive Natives Workshop- Reclaiming Identity of Country
- Traditional Burning Workshop
- Cultural Fire Credits & training model
- Traditional Dance, tool making, art and weaving
Entertainment evening with live music from local artists, food and dancing.
Thursday 11 August
Culture Fun Day for all registered participants.
Activities include:
- Spear & Boomerang throwing competiton
- Mona Mona tour
- Weaving and Tool Making
- Traditional Burning
- Women’s Fire Circle
- Men’s Fire Circle
- Children’s Workshops
- Stalls
- Bayu Building demonstration
- Kids damper making
The closing event will begin at 2:00pm
Friday 12 August
Event finishes and participants make their way home
Want to volunteer at NIFW22?
Volunteers play a critical role in the smooth running of the NIFW. Below is some more information about the general volunteer role – what to expect and what would be expected from you. All volunteers will receive a complementary ticket to NIFW 2022. For more information, please complete the expression of interest via the link below: