Smith Street Dreaming is about celebrating all that is good about the local community.
It is about promoting awareness of Aboriginal culture and building strong relationships with each other. It is about one street, many mobs and one strong and connected community.
The incomparable Archie Roach will perform live in the heart of Collingwood to help Smith Street Dreaming celebrate its second year. Archie will be joined by MC Uncle Jack Charles and a line up including Joe Geia, Deline Briscoe, Nikki Ashby and Crystal Mercy.
Smith Street Dreaming is a collaborative effort shared between community members and local organisations based on and around Smith Street. The Smith Street Working Group is chaired by the Neighbourhood Justice Centre with partners from City of Yarra, Victoria Police, the Salvation Army, Co-Health, Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee, Smith Street Business Association, Eastern Health and Charcoal Lane.
The Smith Street Dreaming will also feature a Welcome to Country and traditional dancers, a streetscape, seating, wet weather cover and a ceremonial fire. A free BBQ will also be provided.
No alcohol will be available for purchase and Smith Street Dreaming has a no alcohol policy.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri as the first owners of this country. Today they are still the custodians of the cultural heritage of this land. Further to this, we acknowledge there are other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have lived, worked and contributed to the cultural heritage of Yarra.
