Artists statement

Kulin Nation Dreaming by Kinya Lerrk (Wemba Wemba for ‘women coming together’) commemorates Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Kinya Lerrk is a collaboration between Kulin Nation artists Emma Bamblett (Wemba Wemba, Gunditjmara, Ngadjonji, Taungurung) and Megan Van Den Berg (Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung Yorta Yorta, Boon Wurrung).

Bunjil (The wedge tailed eagle) and Waa (the crow) are soaring and guiding throughout the skies. Bunjil is the Ancestral creator and Waa, the Ancestral Crow, is the protector. The layers and designs in the artwork reflect the varying seasons in the Kulin Nation. The yellow reflects the sun coming out after the winter and the healing nature of light in our lives. Elders are celebrated as the knowledge holders giving guidance and passing down cultural knowledge and practices. The footprints acknowledge the journey of Ancestors across the Kulin Nation including Wurundjeri Ancestor Barak and his 67km walk from Corranderk to Melbourne to deliver a petition to improve conditions at Corranderk where Megan’s Great Grandmother would later reside. Megan lives on Wurundjeri country in Nillumbik, the trees represent this landscape and the need for preservation.

On 1 September 2026, Nillumbik Shire Council officially acknowledged and celebrated its 'Reflect' Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).