Lore of the Land and Desert Healing

Lore of the Land

'Visit ' the Kutjungka region in northern Australia. Investigate its location, history and contemporary life.

'Meet' Greg Mosquito Tjampitjin and Mary Darkie Napurrula, two of the elders of this community.

Listen to Greg and Mary as they share their connections with the land. Compare their perspective on land with the land use maps (LAND USE-PLACE).

Explore the cultural forms through which this Indigenous community celebrates, maintains and expresses its values and beliefs-in art, music, story, song and ceremony.

Investigate the way social networks are maintained through the kinship system.

Extend your knowledge of the region and the community by
consulting the section UNDERSTANDING-ADDITONAL RESOURCES - KUTJUNGKA.

Desert Healing

Study the impact on the community of one powerful event in their
history - the massacre that occurred at Purrkuji (Sturt Creek Station) circa 1922.

Examine the actions taken by this community to achieve reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Lore of the Land

Consider what actions you might take to achieve reconciliation.
Make some choices about what you'll do. Share your experiences in Expressions.

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Teachers' Notes

CD Tour

Schools Showcase

Invitation

State Resources