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• WA’s Changing Population and Cultural Landscape: CENSUS 2016
  An infographic developed by OMI that showcases key information from 2016 Census
• Choral performance and clay pot tapping performance of the Twa refugee community of Katanning
  The Twa people are a small ethnic group originally from Burundi who fled their homeland in the 1990s because of ethnic persecution. They lived in refugee camps in Tanzania for many years before being relocated to Australia as refugees. They have settled in Katanning to create a new life for themselves. A large part of their culture revolves around music and singing and they have formed the Burundi Band and Peace Choir. They are Christians and use the space at the local church and the old railway station to gather and perform, worship and practice. This record comprises:- sound recordings of performances of the TWA community choir and women community members playing clay pot musical instruments.
• Burundi Band and Peace Choir, members of the Twa community, pose near the old train station, Katanning
  The Twa people are a small ethnic group originally from Burundi who fled their homeland in the 1990s because of ethnic persecution. They lived in refugee camps in Tanzania for many years before being relocated to Australia as refugees. They have settled in Katanning to create a new life for themselves. A large part of their culture revolves around music and singing and they have formed the Burundi Band and Peace Choir. They are Christians and use the space at the local church and the old railway station to gather and perform, worship and practice. This selection of photographs shows individuals, family and community groups in and around their homes, at church, at the local pool, in town, rehearsing and performing.
• English class at Edmund Rice Centre, Mirrabooka.
  Terry Farquarso (left) teacher and student Samai Mustafa. The Edmund Rice Centre Mirrabooka Inc. is a non-government, incorporated, not-for-profit, charitable organisation and a ministry of the Trustees of the Christian Brothers Oceania. The Edmund Rice Centre was established in March 1998 to support Humanitarian Entrants and Indigenous families through the provision of educational programs and community development activities.
• Dondon Malith's UNHCR refugee papers
  Dondon Malith a Sudanese refugee also known as one of the “lost boys of Sudan”. Dondon has studied Politics and international Studies at Murdoch University in WA .
• Sudanese refugee Dondon Malith at home in Balcatta
  Dondon Malith a Sudanese refugee also known as one of the “lost boys of Sudan”. Dondon has studied Politics and international Studies at Murdoch University in WA
• Volunteers make chapattis in the communal kitchen of the Gurdwara Sahib of Western Australia
  Langar, which is a tradition of the Sikhs; everyone irrespective of their caste, skin colour, nationality, social, financial or political status, to sit together for a meal. The Langar is always vegetarian, and traditionally is made up of simple, nourishing food. Ceremonies are held on a Sundays and usually about 500 Sikhs from the community share a vegetarian meal. The meal is cooked in the large purpose built kitchen. Members of the community take turns to cook vegetarian food, a head chef is appointed each week to supervise the cooking process. In the Gurdwara, no shoes are worn and the head must be covered at all times as a mark of respect. Gurdwara Sahib of Western Australia and Sikh Association of Western Australia.
• Volunteers of the Sikh community make a vegetarian meal for about 500 people
  Langar, which is a tradition of the Sikhs; everyone irrespective of their caste, skin colour, nationality, social, financial or political status, to sit together for a meal. The Langar is always vegetarian, and traditionally is made up of simple, nourishing food. Ceremonies are held on a Sundays and usually about 500 Sikhs from the community share a vegetarian meal. The meal is cooked in the large purpose built kitchen. Members of the community take turns to cook vegetarian food, a head chef is appointed each week to supervise the cooking process. In the Gurdwara, no shoes are worn and the head must be covered at all times as a mark of respect. Gurdwara Sahib of Western Australia and Sikh Association of Western Australia.
• Inside the Gurdwara Sahib of Western Australia
  Langar, which is a tradition of the Sikhs; everyone irrespective of their caste, skin colour, nationality, social, financial or political status, to sit together for a meal. The Langar is always vegetarian, and traditionally is made up of simple, nourishing food. Ceremonies are held on a Sundays and usually about 500 Sikhs from the community share a vegetarian meal. The meal is cooked in the large purpose built kitchen. Members of the community take turns to cook vegetarian food, a head chef is appointed each week to supervise the cooking process. In the Gurdwara, no shoes are worn and the head must be covered at all times as a mark of respect. Gurdwara Sahib of Western Australia and Sikh Association of Western Australia. Sunday 23rd September - Louise Whelan.
• After the meal the women made traditional tea with mint, sugar and tea leaves
  The Senegalese Community of WA gather together on a fortnightly basis to meet and discuss any problems or issues within the community or in individual families. The community also share a meal together. Families take it in turn to host the event. I was invited to share a meal with the community. Women and men eat in separate areas. We ate traditional Senegalese food consisting of a fish, chilli and vegetable dish cooked with rice in a tomato stock. The food is eaten with one hand out of a communal bowl. After the meal was finished the women made some traditional tea with, mint and sugar and tea leaves. Tea was served to the men whilst they played cards. The women helped each other modify their wigs, which have been imported from Senegal. The clothing worn is also traditional clothing from Senegal. The men stopped for prayer after lunch. Saturday 29th September 2012. - Louise Whelan.
• Women and men eat in separate areas, food is eaten with one hand from a communal bowl
  The Senegalese Community of WA gather together on a fortnightly basis to meet and discuss any problems or issues within the community or in individual families. The community also share a meal together. Families take it in turn to host the event. I was invited to share a meal with the community. Women and men eat in separate areas. We ate traditional Senegalese food consisting of a fish, chilli and vegetable dish cooked with rice in a tomato stock. The food is eaten with one hand out of a communal bowl. After the meal was finished the women made some traditional tea with, mint and sugar and tea leaves. Tea was served to the men whilst they played cards. The women helped each other modify their wigs, which have been imported from Senegal. The clothing worn is also traditional clothing from Senegal. The men stopped for prayer after lunch. Saturday 29th September 2012. - Louise Whelan.