Numinbah means 'to hold tight', as the
Kombumerri people believe the valley holds the mountains on either side
together. In this experiential day program, students will develop a greater appreciation and
understanding of First Nations peoples’ cultures, histories and ways of
surviving and thriving on Country. They will participate in activities
incorporating language and games; techniques for making shelter and fire; bush
technologies, seasons and sourcing tucker; yarning, totems and cultural reflection.
Students will examine the ways traditional knowledge
and the use of materials/resources link to sustainability concepts and practices.
They will explore the interconnectedness between people, animals and
Country/Place.
Key
Concepts: Country/Place, culture, environment,
sustainability, innovation, materials/resources for survival,
interconnectedness
Note – This program requires a full school day.
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