The Merri Creek is an iconic and important ecosystem with more than 40,000 years of human interaction and Traditional Ecological Knowledge from the Traditional Owners. This initiative acknowledges the past, present and future role the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples have on their Country. The name Merri Merri Wayi - meaning Merri Merri (and) Us - is the Woi-wurrung language name granted to the collaboration by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Gail Smith and formally registered with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. The language speaks to the heart of this initiative, a collaboration where all of ‘us’ can get involved to create regenerated, safe, thriving and healthy places for communities to connect to each other and to the Merri Creek.The Merri Creek is an iconic and important ecosystem with more than 40,000 years of human interaction and Traditional Ecological Knowledge from the Traditional Owners.
This initiative acknowledges the past, present and future role the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples have on their Country. The name Merri Merri Wayi - meaning Merri Merri (and) Us - is the Woi-wurrung language name granted to the collaboration by Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Gail Smith and formally registered with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. The language speaks to the heart of this initiative, a collaboration where all of ‘us’ can get involved to create regenerated, safe, thriving and healthy places for communities to connect to each other and to the Merri Creek.