Wagga's most successful Aboriginal women will inspire young girls to follow their dreams at a "Leading Sistas" event on Thursday.
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The event is spearheaded by Wagga Aboriginal Women's Group's Rosie Powell, who said she wanted to motivate young girls and unite them in solidarity as a sisterhood.
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"In Aboriginal communities, culture and bringing each other up is really important. That's what we're all about," Ms Powell said.
"We want to make sure everyone leaves the night knowing that no matter what their goal is they've got a support network behind them, and that we're going to help them with the tools to reach that goal."
The night will feature Wagga pioneers such as Dr Faye McMillan, who smashed the glass ceiling when she became the first Aboriginal woman pharmacist in Australia.
It will also feature Jasmine Williams, a mental health worker who lay the groundwork for many events around town such as Wagga's first corroboree and the Murrumbidgee Blossoms dance group.
Aboriginal woman Anna Gannon will be holding a goal-setting session designed to get young people seriously thinking about their futures.
Ms Gannon said they would be following up them regularly to make sure they were sticking to their guns and keeping one another accountable.
"That's what we want in our next generation. I've got a young daughter as well, and I want her to know she can do anything," Ms Gannon said.
"I believe a greater connection to self leads to a greater connection to culture, and that's part of the journey of identity; exploring who you are. We're really blessed to have that sisterhood on that journey."
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