Coolamon Ngarigo
Scar Trees with Shane Herrington
Ngarigo Country
Canoe Making - Uncle Moogy's Yuki (Murray River, SA)
Uncle Moogy's Yuki (Murray River, SA), Major Sumner (Uncle Moogy), Ngarrindjeri elder, Richard Kennedy
2017 01 Jan 09 Prime7 Wagga target bomb threat today, Prime7 News Border
Police swift response was upon after the item had not been detected for 24 hours.
Several (three) suspicious packages were found in a lane way near Prime7 News Wagga. This one seems to be professional.
Alarm was raised however some pedestrians observed the objects the day prior without being detected overnight.
Special PolAir police and Fire Brigade resources were called to attend to scene due to urge caution at all times being the response. This waste of resources most annoying to local law and emergency service officials.
Local business persons in the vicinity and their customers all inconvenienced. Anyone with information is urged to call 000.
Canoe-making demonstrations - Don Wilton, Bawinanga Aboriginal Corporation (NT)
In 2012, the museum held Australia's first major conference Nawi - exploring Australia's Indigenous watercraft - aiming to throw new light on the study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander craft, to look at the long history of bark and dugout canoes, rafts and outriggers craft through fresh perspectives, as a catalyst explore their importance to communities around Australia, historically and today.
Yingabeal: The Wurundjeri Scarred Tree at Heide Museum of Modern Art
Yingabeal is the name of a scarred tree in the grounds of Heide Museum of Modern Art in the suburb of Bulleen, Victoria.
Scarred trees are those that have been permanently marked by Indigenous communities using their bark to make tools or equipment.
This film forms part of a story on the Culture Victoria website:
Film by Jo Clyne, HTAV
Copyright 2016, Heide Museum of Modern Art
Aboriginal Law, Portable Fire, Western Australia
Portable Fire and Making Shields
Part of a tour given by Wardan Aboriginal Centre, Western Australia
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aboriginal shield
Steam Loco 3009 and Rail car Crash Narrandera NSW 1960s
Damage after 3009 and Railcar Crashed Narrandera NSW 1960s
Cheese Rolling Thredbo
Is cheese rolling Thredbo’s most dangerous summer adventure sport? It might not be your regular snow-free activity in The Snowy Mountains, but then athletes who flock to Thredbo outside winter are generally game-on for a bit of risk and excitement. Cue the ambulances….
Picture this – a steep hill, a 5 kg wheel of the finest Australian Coolamon mature cheddar – extra wax for extra bounce - full-face helmet and protective body armour and a cheering crowd of spectators. Welcome to the Thredbo’s Cheese Rolling Championships, the only contest of its kind in Australia.
The rules are quite simple: follow the cheese down the hill as fast as your can – or dare – and first past the post wins. With heaps of prizes up for grabs for both men and women and even a best-dressed competition, this is a date you can’t afford to miss if you’re making a trip to the Snowy Mountains of NSW.
Until of course you’re standing at the top of said steep hill, much steeper-than-envisaged, plotting how to outrun the seemingly younger, fitter and better prepared crowd and make it to the bottom safely and in first place to grab the free-wheeling cheese. All of a sudden a future in cheese chasing that seemed such a good idea the night before, was fast-morphing into a sure-fire entry card into the local emergency department.
Protecting cultural values
Local Land Services Aboriginal Communities Officers James Ingram and Peter Ingram discover Aboriginal artefacts on travelling stock reserves with the Riverina region. James and Pete talk through the documentation of the artefacts through the Office of Environment and Heritage app.
Frost on the Swag - Walking the Land
Walking the Land with Uncle Kevin Buzzacott in 2000. His peace walk for ancient rights & justice, carrying sacred fire in a coolamon. I joined in Wiradjuri country and stayed witht the walk to Sydney. It changed my life. I'm revisiting the spirit and places of the walk.
Gathang canoe project (Forster, NSW)
Rachel Piercy, Manning Regional Art Gallery, Taree, Steve Brereton, Worimi canoe maker
In 2012, the museum held Australia's first major conference Nawi - exploring Australia's Indigenous watercraft - aiming to throw new light on the study of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander craft, to look at the long history of bark and dugout canoes, rafts and outriggers craft through fresh perspectives, as a catalyst explore their importance to communities around Australia, historically and today.
TEK recording_scar trees at Dalby
Recording of interviews with Traditional Owner Neil Stanley at a culturally significant site for Barrunggam people.
Neil together with local landholder Bill Anderson have been exploring the complex and share their understanding and connection with the area.
The complex is made up of a series of caves, escarpments and what is thought to be a bora ring.
According to Aboriginal Program consultant Charlie Waters the area would've been an ideal stopping off point on the way to the Bunya Mountains. The surrounding watercourses and country could be the equivalent of a 'fridge' for people in the area.
Nearby wild oranges and limes could be found in large stands and as dusk fell we were joined by kangaroos and wallabies.
Discussions turned to the need to manage the area which would most likely have been 'firestick farmed' to clear the old growth and encouraging new growth. This practice would not have only helped keep the area in better condition but new shoots would've also attracted wildlife - a valuable food source.
Recorded as part of the Condamine Alliance Aboriginal Program with support from the Australian Government's Caring for Our Country.
This video is part of a series of five recorded on the day.
• Exploring a cultural site
• Firestick farming
• Landholder perspective
• Traditional Owner perspective
• Sharing knowledge & understanding
• Scar trees at Dalby
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Checking out a scarred tree on Isabella Drive
After driving past this spot for 30 years I noticed what I thought was an old Aboriginal Scar Tree. It wasn't but there are many examples in the valley.
# 38 Stone Tool Manufacture Site - Aboriginal Stone Tools
This video looks at an Aboriginal stone tool production and manufacturing site. We will see various examples of core and flake debris including bladelet / blades and microliths.
This Aboriginal sacred site is under threat of erosion.
Smoking Ceremony
Uncle Max Harrison, Yuin Elder and Dean Kelly, Yuin man, talk about the meaning and significance of a Smoking Ceremony. The traditional cleansing ritual involves burning native plants and leaves to produce smoke to ward off bad spirits, acknowledge ancestors and pay respect to the land and sea of country.
Regina students learn about Aboriginal artifacts
Aboriginal storyteller Kathleen Coleclough visited Grade 3 and 4 students at St. Augustine Community School on Jan. 15, 2011. She showed off replicas of artifacts that her company, Kakwa, creates for museums around the world.
Scarred Tree
Listen to Aboriginal Elder Len Waters yarn about the significance of the Scarred Tree area to the Aboriginal elders.