About the Event
First Lights – Kinjarling presented for Albany 2026 is a major new series of immersive experiences along ancestral pathways, led by Menang knowledge-holders and artists.
First Lights – Kinjarling begins with a series of guided cultural reflections, sound journeys and public programs led by Menang custodians and Kim Scott at various locations across Menang Country in Albany. These events will expand on and offer deeper understandings of the stories shared in the First Lights – Kinjarling drone light shows.
First Lights – Kinjarling has been created by Menang Custodians Averil and Lindsay Dean, Vernice Gillies, Larry Blight, Iris Woods and Olivia Roberts with Noongar artists Kim Scott and Cass Lynch.
Reflection #1: Middleton Beach
Guided by Iris Woods and Olivia Roberts
Fri 6 March, 2pm
Meeting Point: Middleton Beach Car Park followed by a 10-minute walk along the boardwalk to Whale Lookout.
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Refection #2: Brig Amity
Sat 7 March, 11am
Meeting Point: Grass area in front of the Brig Amity, Princess Royal Drive, Albany
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Reflection #3: Mokare Statue
Sat 7 March, 2pm
Meeting Point: At the Mokare Statue, York St, Albany
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Reflection #4: Albany Noongar Centre
Guided by Vernice Gillies and Larry Blight
Sun 8 March, 11am
Meeting Point: 14 Maxwell St, Mount Melville (CNR Grey and Maxwell St)
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Reflection #5: Strawberry Hill
Guided by Lindsay and Averil Dean
Sun 8 March, 2pm
Meeting Point: Visitor Hub at Strawberry Hill, 174 Middleton Road
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