Blak Up! 2022
Blak Up is a dedicated First Nations event for young people aged 16-35 years old designed to engage and ignite the fight for change and build Blak power. Blak Up took place on Tuesday 8 – Friday 11 November 2022 on Gunditjmara Country, near Warrnambool.
The all Blak line-up presented at the all expenses paid 4-day camp featured inspiring presentations, practical workshops, arts and musicians, to help guide young First Nations people; connect them with each other; and support them to create change in their own communities.
Blak Up participants accessed:
Workshops and panels on organising, activism and campaigning
Cultural activities, wellbeing and collective care
Deadly First Nations musicians and artists
Learn from Elders and experienced activists/campaigners
Opportunities to sign up to First Nations movements and campaigns
Ongoing support to create change locally.
Find out more at fya.org.au/program/blak-up/