Tales from the Weld Range: A summary of Weld Range Web of Knowledge activities Mon 17 Nov 2014 7:00pm – 8:00pm Museum of Geraldton Presented by Vicky Winton, Carl Hamlett and Viviene Brown The Weld Range in Wajarri Yamatji country is home to the nationally heritage listed Wilgie Mia Aboriginal Ochre mine. At the time of European contact, the vibrant red ochre from Wilgie Mia was traded far and wide in Aboriginal Australia and continues to be used ceremonially today. The spiritual and economic significance of this place also drew people and objects to the Weld Range forming a rich archaeological landscape. There are places within this landscape where high cultural significance and a diversity of archaeological features come together. These Wajarri Places seem to form a web of knowledge bringing together, and reflecting, the importance of the Weld Range. Building on the relationship developed between Wajarri traditional owners and UWA archaeologists through professional consultancy at Weld Range since 2007, in 2013 the collaborative team were awarded federal funding to document these extraordinary sites, register them with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, continue Wajarri training in archaeological method and theory and raise public awareness for the Weld Range. Underlying the use of a variety of archaeological site recording methods is an exploration of the connections between places. Vicky, Carl and Viviene will give an overview of the project, the sites and research themes under investigation. Free event Bookings essential (08) 9921 5080 Colin Hamlett, Liam Bell and Brendan Hamlett conducting archaeological excavations at Ariella’s Quarry and Yalibri Mindi Rockshelter and range of ochre found in the Weld Range. Image courtesy of Annie Carson Getting Here Address Museum of Geraldton 2 Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton, Western Australia, 6530, Australia Phone (08) 9431 8393 By Bus The Western Australian Museum — Geraldton is located within walking distance of Chapman Rd bus-stop, which is serviced by the 501 service. Visit the PTA website for timetables. By Car Parking is available onsite. Accessibility Accessibility information about the Western Australian Museum — Geraldton can be found on the Access WA website.