SHANE HERRINGTON
Traditional tools & techniques
Proud Wolgalu Wiradjuri man Shane Herrington is a Traditional Owner, Cultural Knowledge-holder and award-winning Cultural Educator.
Knowledge and practices passed to Shane by his family, community and Elders now form part of his Wolgalu Footprints demonstrations and teachings. Shane is dedicated and passionate about preserving and protecting Aboriginal Culture and passing on knowledge through hands-on learning and practical experiences.
Shane will be presenting his Traditional Stone Tools talk in the Uncle Phillip Manton Ganya and will also be MC of the Aunty Elaine Thomas Stage throughout the day at Giiyong Festival this year.
Shane is highly regarded in the fields of cultural learning, regularly collaborating with the Australian National University and the University of Wollongong, and many other institutions. He is a sought after consultant and speaker, and a key partner and advisor on Murrudha: Sovereign Walks. Recently he has contributed to panel discussions with the University of New Mexico regarding place-based arts and cultural education and to the 2022 AITSIS conference panel on Murrudha – Sovereign Walks: tracking cultural actions through art, Country, language and music.
In 2023, he was awarded ANU Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Indigenous Education alongside colleagues Dr Amanda Stuart and Alison Simpson, and his son Aidan Hartshorn.
Shane’s connection to his own community of the Tumut and Brungle region and his love for the mountains of Wolgalu country runs deep. In 2023, he was awarded the local NAIDOC Wirimbildhaany Ngurambanggu Award – Carer of Country Award. In 2021, Shane received the local NAIDOC Deadly Sportsperson of the Year Award. In the past, Shane’s work has been recognised with a Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Award, and as a finalist in the Australian Tourism Awards.
Shane is also an accomplished artist, storyteller and yidaki (didgeridoo) player. Over the years he has collaborated with many filmmakers and authors - providing stories, artwork and music for numerous projects.
Find out more at www.wolgalufootprints.com.au
