The Cultural Awareness program is designed and delivered by Aboriginal people giving participants a brief introduction and understanding of a traditional Aboriginal lifestyle. We discuss the cultural structures during and since colonisation and the impact this has had on our people.
Our presenter will share their story and give a brief history of Aboriginal lifestyles in present times.
We focus on giving an understanding of our culture, cultural responsibilities, family structures, connections, significance of culture, Aboriginal health, cultural sensitivity, intergenerational trauma and the impact society has had on Aboriginal people.
Participants will develop cultural sensitivity and interpersonal relationships to assist with Aboriginal employment and retention of Aboriginal people in the workplace. We also assist with implementing cultural sensitivity policies and procedures within the workplace.
Guests in our Cultural Centre learn about the different language groups, lifestyle, protocols, song lines and connections using the Aboriginal Australia map.
Our centre has a range of artefacts, including the coolamon, emu caller, clap sticks, didgeridoo, spears, boomerangs and stone tools. Our culture presenters share their knowledge of how the artefacts are used, the production of these artefacts and their significance.
You will learn about:
Culture presenters take you through our centre’s bush tucker garden and explain the Aboriginal uses of the plants. We share our knowledge of the many different resources found in the environment.
Bush tucker catering can be included as part of your visit (bookings essential).
You can sample traditional foods such as:
In this workshop visitors can experience the ancient art of boomerang throwing in our beautiful bush setting.
Our culture presenters will assist with throwing returning boomerangs and share their knowledge on the 9 different boomerangs we use in our area. They each have a specific purpose, some were used in ceremonies, music or trade. Others are used for traditional survival, like hunting and digging.
Our Boomerang experiences include:
Aboriginal art is an important part of Aboriginal culture and history. We use art to tell our stories, teaching and portraying an event through creative expression.
We discuss the different painting styles from areas across Australia, and explain the differences between each. Our Aboriginal artists will then assist you with designing and painting your personal story using traditional Aboriginal symbols.
Our art experiences include:
We acknowledge the Dharug people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We acknowledge the Elders, both past and present. Our organisation, in partnership with the Aboriginals of NSW, is working to place First Peoples living cultures and histories at the core of our practice.
111 Henry Street
Penrith NSW 2750
info@murumittigar.com.au
(02) 47 300 400
128B Terrybrook Road
Llandilo NSW 2747
Bookings Essential
info@murumittigar.com.au
128B Terrybrook Road
Llandilo NSW 2747
Bookings Essential
info@murumittigar.com.au
128B Terrybrook Road
Llandilo NSW 2747
Bookings Essential
info@murumittigar.com.au
