Worawa founder Hyllus Maris founded the college in 1983, she had a clear vision in mind. She aimed to teach young Indigenous people about their culture while also educating them for the future.Because of her well-rounded education, Sasha still feels strongly connected to her culture but remains excited about the future.
Now, she “walks proudly in both worlds.” ADVERTISEMENT When Sasha’s grandfather Gali Yalkarriwuy Gurruwiwi learned of her graduation, he made the nearly 2,000-mile journey to Healesville.
He flew from remote Galiwin’ku on Elcho Island in northeast Arnhem Land, where Sasha also lives when she isn’t in school.He doesn’t speak much English, mostly speaking in the mother tongue of the Galpu clan.
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