Climbing on Country with Gariwerd Wimmera Reconciliation Network

In May 2021, we were fortunate enough to sit with the folks from Gariwerd Wimmera Reconciliation Network and participate in a reconciliation reflection session at Northside Boulders Northcote to think and learn about what it means to climb on Country. 

The session was 1.5 hours, and provided prompts for reflection on key topics like the concept of Country, and was a forum to explore principles of reconciliation, and prompts for further independent thinking and exploration. The session provided the opportunity to have deep and challenging conversations, and in particular, the opportunity to talk respectfully with others about digesting changes in the governance of Country and what it means for climbing and for our identity as climbers. 

We plan to host more GWRN reconciliation reflection sessions, and may hold more Gym to Crag sessions going forward, so if you’re interested in attending one of these sessions please keep an eye on our event notices and socials!