Melissa Ladkin "Watalong" Toby Cedar Sultan Indris

Sultan Indris

He is a member of the indigenous Gunditjmara people and is a descendant of the Truganini family line

In essence mankind has similar basic needs all around the world

Melissa a proud descendant of the Awabakal / Wonnarua / Bundjalung peoples has been caring for country most of her life joins Nickolla Clark a young Arakwal woman of the Bundjalung nation from Byron Bay

Melissa Ladkin "Watalong" Toby Cedar Sultan Indris"My practice represents the multi layered history of our people and our intrinsic connection to country. I have been caring for country for most of my life and have a reciprocal relationship with the land. This practice has brought me closer to the heart of our ancient land and shares old stories & wisdom. Ochres are living, sentient beings, filled with energy & spirit and hold a knowing that is learned over deep time. I acknowledge and honour the