Activity- Country

• aboriginal
• University

Country 

Aboriginal Totems

- In Indigenous culture, everyone is given an individual totem

- It is a spiritual belief that every person has a special relationship with a plant, animal species or other objects which is ancestrally related to a person 

Now it's your turn to creating your own totem!

- grab some paper and a pen/pencil

- draw or either write down things that represent you personally and what story it tell about you 

Click and Drag Activity 

Identity 

Belonging 

Dreamtime 

Language 

Culture 

Beliefs

Country 

Family 

term to describe unique stories and beliefs 

group of one or more parents and children living together 

qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make up a person 

stories and beliefs, that explain how life came to be 

characteristics and knowledge of a particular group 

firm thought that something is true 

land of an individuals birth, residence or citizenship 

sense of fitting in or feeling like an important member of a group

Quiz

- 6 questions based on Aboriginal Country

don't forget....

In Australia, how many different Aboriginal languages are spoken

1. around 200
2. around 250
3. around 300
4. around 350

The most common language spoken is Djambarrpuyngu.
How many people do you think speak the language?

1. 4,264
2. 5,745
3. 6,836
4. 7,149

What do you think is the biggest Aboriginal Country?

1. Nyanganyatjara
2. Kamilaroi
3. Warmpiri
4. Wiradjuri

What year was the first Dreamtime word used, in order to describe the Aboriginal Creation mythology

1. 1870
2. 1880
3. 1890
4. 1900

What Aboriginal land/clan/nation do you guys belong. E.g. I'm on the Darug Nation

What kinds of groups do you guys belong to? E.g. sports, youth group

Just from the presentation, what are some things you learnt, remember or found interesting?

Thinking Questions 

1. How do you think you can respect Aboriginal culture

2. What do you think makes up Aboriginal identity 

3. What does dreaming provide for each Aboriginal person 

don't forget....