Freda Ogilvie – Welcome To Country

As a Whadjuk/Ballardong Elder performing Welcome To Country, Ms Freda Ogilvie has also taken part in national forums on early childhood education, and contributed to Aboriginal early childhood programs in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. As a Welcome to Country speaker, Ms Freda Ogilvie plays a vital role in ceremonies and events, formally acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land. A tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and social justice, Freda is actively involved in initiatives that empower Indigenous communities, promote cultural diversity, and challenge the prevailing stereotypes and prejudices.

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As a Whadjuk/Ballardong Elder performing Welcome To Country, Ms Freda Ogilvie has also taken part in national forums on early childhood education, and contributed to Aboriginal early childhood programs in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.

As a Welcome to Country speaker, Ms Freda Ogilvie plays a vital role in ceremonies and events, formally acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land. A tireless advocate for Indigenous rights and social justice, Freda is actively involved in initiatives that empower Indigenous communities, promote cultural diversity, and challenge the prevailing stereotypes and prejudices. Freda’s work is instrumental in bridging the gap and creating a more inclusive and equitable society for all Australians. Driven by her strong interest in political agendas, education and the strategic plan for Western Australian Public Schools, Ms Freda Ogilvie has been involved in educating and developing strategies and programs for students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. As a retired teacher, Freda has worked in policy development to enhance early childhood education and care within the Aboriginal community.

Manjaree | Freda Ogilvie | Place Names Walyalup

Freda Ogilvie, a Whadjuk Elder, shares the meaning and memories of Manjaree | Meeting Place. For Whadjuk Noongar, Manjaree was the meeting or gathering place. It is a place for collaboration, ceremony, culture, hunting and fishing. The Place Names Walyalup exhibition may now be over, but you can still explore the exhibition online through the Place Names Walyalup Interactive Website.This stunning interactive digital map enables you to explore the five place names with a simple click.Each of the animated icons links to video. You’ll be taken on a guided tour of each of these well known local locations, and you’ll learn about the ancient creation story that links them all.https://www.can.org.au/place-names-walyalup

Posted by Community Arts Network on Sunday, September 19, 2021

We are one and free ❤️🖤💛🇦🇺Freda Ogilvie, an Elder and proud Whadjuk/Balardong woman, joined us this morning to perform the Welcome to Country in the company of our new citizens and their families. Freda also holds Mossie Park close to her heart; joining the Mosman Park Primary School board as a respected community representative. She’s also a proud great-grandmother to three of the students at the school! 🥰Thank you Freda for sharing your heritage and stories with us today. What a privilege it is for us to be in your company on a day like today ✨#townofmosmanpark #betweenriverandsea #welcometocountry #citizenshipceremony #weareone

Posted by Town of Mosman Park on Monday, January 25, 2021

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