Aboriginal Education News
Yaama,
It’s great to see children returning to school again. Here are the links to the two short videos that I sent the kids in their home learning packs recently. They are well worth viewing by everyone.
In the first one Gavin Duncan, a Gomeroi man, shows us an important art site at Kariong, not far from us. You will hear about Baiyami and see some Baiyami carvings.
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/RA1908H026S00 Bulgandry Aboriginal Art Site, Kariong.
The second one is about a sacred site called Little Wave Rock in Gamilaroi Country, not far from us. Loren Ryan talks about her connection to Country and how it is important to be respectful at this sacred site.
https://iview.abc.net.au/video/RA1908H043S00 Little Wave Rock
Here are some responses from a few of the children. They show their clear understanding of the meaning and message conveyed in the videos, and that they have gained valuable insights.
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I enjoyed watching them and I know that it is important to be kind to special Aboriginal places and nature like the rock in the video. Blake |
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I liked the first video of the girl singing. I thought she had a nice voice and was interesting that she was singing in Aboriginal language. The place she was at looked very quiet and pretty and peaceful. It was interesting when she talked about walking bare foot on the rocks and they believe that their ancestors’ spirits can visit them.
It was cool to watch the kids in the water catching fish and learning from their family. Belinda |
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My favourite Aboriginal story was the 2nd one, called Little Wave Rock. I enjoyed it because Loren explained how she was connected to Country, and how she respected the land. Eva |
Stay safe.
Nginowa….See you later (Awabakal)
Phil Taylor
Aboriginal Education Teacher