‘Ganbyuma’ is a collaboration between Aileen Sage Architects, Djinjama, Bangawarra and Event Engineering to provide an experience of learning for visitors to the Kamay National Park. ‘Ganbyuma’ (gun-bee-ooma—to make a fire) is a bridge that spans land, shoreline and water, revealing layers of knowledges and stories of survival and arrival. Inspired by the culture and stories of the local people. ‘Ganbyuma’ provides an experience of learning for visitors to the Kamay National Park. The monumental element of this work is not the bridge itself, but the activities performed while there: walking Country, experiencing ceremony and being immersed in the stories of the Kamay Songline. Through ‘Ganbyuma’ we have the opportunity to demonstrate a deep respect for all peoples, cultures, histories, perspectives and values – for all of those who have come before us, and for those who are yet to come.
Djinjama honours our connections to Country, community, culture and kin through our work. Djinjama’s projects actively interact with lands, waters and air, and as such we actively protect the rights of Country to be healthy in our work. We respect Traditional Custodians who have long cared for Country and aim to elevate First Voices in all our work. We are grateful to Elders and Knowledge Holders for their continued sharing of wisdom, story, language, and knowledge.
