🔥 Fire, Culture, and Connection on Dharug Country 🌳 The recent Cultural Burn at Mt Sion, Glenbrook was a day of healing, learning, and shared purpose, bringing traditional knowledge and modern partnerships together to care for Ngurra (Country). Led by Dharug Traditional Owners and First Nations community, the day began with a powerful Smoking Ceremony led by Uncle Chris Tobin, grounding us all in the deep bond between people, fire, and Country. Watching the gentle, purposeful winter fire creep across the land was a living reminder that fire, when applied with care, breathes life back into the ecosystem. The low-intensity burn cleaned the ground, opened the soil, and awakened native seeds, all guided by the principle of 'Right Fire for Right Country'. This collaboration between Dharug Traditional Owners, Firesticks, Greater Sydney Local Land Services, Blue Mountains City Council and Fire and Rescue NSW is an example of how supporting co-management empowers Traditional Owners to lead the way in respectfully caring for Ngurra. Big thanks to Wailwan/Dunghutti woman Cathy Rendell from Blue Mountains City Council for sharing this story with us 🔥 "For many, the day was described as grounding and hopeful - a beautiful example of what happens when traditional knowledge and partnerships come together. The Mt Sion Cultural Burn stands as a celebration of Country, culture, and community - and a reminder that with the right fire, life always finds its way back." 📷 Dharug Ngurra. Credit: Cathy Rendell
