A Palawa / Tasmanian Aboriginal – Food & Cultural Experience

Workshop Description: Join us for a unique and immersive cultural foods workshop celebrating Palawa Kipli – Tasmania’s award-winning Aboriginal food business.

This workshop will introduce you to the rich culture of palawa people, our deep cultural knowledge, and sustainable practises that have nourished the palawa community for thousands of years. Designed to foster respect, curiosity and team bonding, this experience goes beyond food, it’s about connecting with country and each other in a respectful, engaging, and memorable way.

Led by Kitana Mansell who will share her personal stories growing up in Lutruwita / Tasmania and how she connects to unique ingredients such as Mutton bird, Native edible plants, Seafood and Traditional medicines, as well as their seasonal significance and cultural uses.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to care for country, culture and connect to the land on a deeper level. Whether you’re a food enthusiast, cultural learner, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of palawa people, this workshop offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of palawa foodways.

About Kitana

Kitana Mansell, a proud palawa woman, aged 24 and the dynamic force behind palawa kipli, Tasmania's only Aboriginal food business. Kitana has been an integral part of Palawa Kipli since the age of 17.

In 2020, Kitana transitioned into a full-time role at the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, where she now serves as the business manager, cook, tour guide, and public speaker for Palawa Kipli, advocating for sovereign food and land rights. Her dedication to palawa culture and community shines through her diverse roles, from leading bush tucker tours to delivering statewide catering, hosting cultural dining experiences, conducting educational workshops, and speaking at major local and interstate events advocating justice and rights for her community within the native foods industry.

Recently, palawa kipli achieved recognition by winning the 2023 Tasmanian Young Achiever award for Tourism and Hospitality. Palawa kipli was also mentioned in the New York Times for 2024 places to visit in Tasmania and “Stared on The Cook Up with Adam Liaw”. From the land to the pan, palawa kipli not only shares culture, history, and sustainability on a plate but also operates on Tasmanian Aboriginal land that was rightfully returned to the community in 1995 at piyura kitina/Risdon Cove.