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MYTH
Myth
In Australia, there is only one Aboriginal culture and language.
FACT
Fact
At the time of colonisation there were over 250 Indigenous nations in Australia. Most with their own culture, customs, language and laws.
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Tapaya Edwards explains the Inma.
Tapaya Edwards explains the Inma.
The boys performing the Inma.
The boys performing the Inma.
When the boys are dancing the singers look at the dancers markings because it tells them which song to sing.
DID YOU KNOW?
When the boys are dancing the singers look at the dancers markings because it tells them which song to sing.
DID YOU KNOW?
In the Seven Sisters Tjukurpa, Wati Nyiru carries a spear, spear thrower, boomerang, Nulla Nulla and wears a white cockatoo feather on his head.
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Traditionally, human hair was used to make headbands.
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Puturu is the Pitjantjatjara word for headband.
Traditionally, human hair was used to make headbands.
The kids are holding parka (twigs) which Wati Nyiru uses to clear the land as he searches.
The kids are holding parka (twigs) which Wati Nyiru uses to clear the land as he searches.
Let's Practice Language
Translation
Translation
Body Paint
Yakiti
Translation
Translation
The Yankunytjatjara word for Headband
Wati Nyiru
Translation
Translation
The man who follows the 7 sisters
Kurunpa
Translation
Translation
Spirit
Inma
Translation
Translation
Dance or Performance
Palya
Translation
Translation
Many different meanings including, hello, ok, bye.