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Maar Koodjal is Raine Square’s recurring seven-week First Nations arts and cultural program in Perth, staged around National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. The latest documented edition ran from 27 May to 13 July 2026 and has ended; its program included live performance, storytelling, exhibitions and a Noongar language display.
What does Maar Koodjal mean?
PerthNow reported in its 2024 preview that “Maar Koodjal” means “number seven” in Noongar, a reference that fits the program’s seven-week duration. Raine Square’s archive describes the 2026 program as its third year.
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What was included in the 2026 program?
The latest documented edition took place at Raine Square in Perth from 27 May to 13 July 2026. Fremantle Press described a program spanning live music, dance, visual performance, storytelling, art exhibitions, fashion showcases and radio broadcasts.
Noongar language exhibition
The 2026 program featured Noongar Boodja Waangkan and the Noongar First Words series through illustrations and audio pronunciations. Fremantle Press identifies Jayden Boundry and Tyrown Waigana as creators. Its coverage described Noongar Boodja Waangkan as “coming soon”; it does not establish the book’s current publication or retail status.
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How did earlier editions differ?
| Edition | Dates and theme | Documented program and practical details |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 May–13 July; no theme stated in the cited coverage. | Live music, dance, visual performance, storytelling, exhibitions, fashion, radio broadcasts and the Noongar language display. Fremantle Press and Raine Square archive. |
| 2025 | 27 May–13 July. Theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.” | Visit Perth listed performers and activities, free entry, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, nearby parking and ACROD parking. Venue address: Raine Square, 300 Murray Street, Perth WA 6000. These are details for the 2025 listing. |
| 2024 | 27 May–17 July; the program coincided with National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. | PerthNow reported weaving workshops, fashion, exhibitions, music, storytelling, a pop-up market, a Spin to Learn installation, book previews and an Evolution of Storytelling art showcase. |
Formats and practical arrangements vary by year. All dates above are for past editions, not a schedule for a future program.
Why the program brings art and community together
Maar Koodjal has used more than gallery-style displays: earlier editions included hands-on weaving, fashion, storytelling and interactive experiences alongside performances and exhibitions. Speaking to PerthNow about art projects and community in 2024, Whadjuk artist Julianne Wade said: “Doing art projects like weaving and painting and being together allows for that space to be a little bit vulnerable and trusting as well,”
Raine Square marketing and place manager Samantha Mills described the intent of the curated program to PerthNow in 2024: “We are honoured to present this curated calendar of immersive art activations, giving our community the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of First Nations culture and history and to gather to celebrate one of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth,”
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No. The latest documented edition ended on 13 July 2026. The available listings do not establish dates, artists, entry costs or access arrangements for a subsequent edition. Check Raine Square’s [official website] for a new announcement rather than relying on details from a past year.
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