Communal Harvesting

Questions to consider How did First Nations people maintain the fragile nature of the food chain and supply? What does communal harvesting look like? How did First Nations people participate in the communal harvesting? How were First Nations people invited to attend the communal harvesting? First Nations people co-managed the land and seasonal foods. They […]

Commerce and Trade

Questions to consider Who did First Nations people trade with outside of the continent? What does First Nations commerce and trade look like? How did First Nations people barter and trade? First Nations commerce and trade were established as a means of bringing tribes together for gift-giving, ceremonies, and rituals. These trade fairs were not […]

Connection To Country

Questions to consider What is connection to country? Why is connection to country important to First Nations people? How do First Nations people connect to country? First Nations people often use the term “Country” to refer to their blood connection, clan estates, and homelands. The term encompasses a wide range of complex ideas, including kinship, […]

Languages

Questions to consider How many First Nations languages are in Australia? Why are First Nations languages important? What caused First Nations dispossession of culture, identity and languages? First Nations languages of Australia number around 250, the precise number being quite uncertain, each with their unique customs, traditions and laws. Did you know? In 1990 it […]

The Lore

Questions to consider How old is First Nations lore? What’s the difference between sacred and secular lore? Why is lore important in First Nations culture? What’s the significance of customary practices? Is customary lore recognised today? First Nations lore encompasses a wealth of knowledge, beliefs, customs, and practices that revolve around both sacred and secular […]

Interpreting the Land

Questions to consider Did First Nations people Walk to the Australian mainland? How do First Nations people view the land? What is the First Nations people understanding of the land? How do First Nations people express their connection to the land? First Nations people have a rich history of developing an intricate code for interpreting […]

Dreamtime

Questions to consider What is Dreamtime? Is Dreamtime a myth? What does Dreamtime teach us? Why is Dreamtime important today? The Dreaming is a profound and timeless concept that encompasses the past, present, and future of the First Nations people. It is a spiritual and cultural connection to the land that has been passed down […]