A screening of 'WINHANGANHA', the debut feature film by Wiradjuri artist, poet and filmmaker Jazz Money, will take place in North Sydney, followed by a conversation with fellow Wiradjuri writer Nathan Mudyi Sentance.

The free event is scheduled for Thursday 26 June from 6.30pm to 8pm at Fred Hutley Hall.

Commissioned by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, WINHANGANHA - a Wiradjuri word meaning "remember, know, think" - presents a poetic account of First Nations histories.

Ms Money said the film is both reflective and political, exploring how archives influence contemporary understanding.

"'WINHANGANHA' was born from a desire to make sense of the archival inheritances that shape our present realities," she said.

"It attempts to reconcile with archives as non-neutral places - loaded with the desires of those who do the collecting. And while protest is the turning point within the film, it is love and joy that is the overall message."

The post-screening discussion will be led by Mr Sentance, Head of Collections - First Nations at the Powerhouse Museum.

The conversation will delve into the film's themes and cultural context.

North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker said the event presents a valuable opportunity for education and engagement.

"Our community is honoured to welcome Jazz Money and Nathan Sentance to North Sydney as part of this year's Gai-mariagal Festival," Mayor Baker said.

"Events like this deepen our understanding of First Nations histories and cultures. WINHANGANHA offers an extraordinary opportunity to reflect, learn, and connect through the powerful medium of film and conversation."

Ms Money has published two award-winning poetry collections, how to make a basket (2021) and mark the dawn (2024) while 'WINHANGANHA' is her first feature film.

The screening is part of the 2025 Gai-mariagal Festival, which runs from 26 May to 13 July.

This year's theme, Legacies for Future Generations, recognises the intergenerational knowledge and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

More information and bookings are available on the North Sydney Council website.