OWNING YOUR CULTURE

Shane Levy Jukembal (Yukambul) elder shares insight into the traditional and intimate nature of male initiation practices performed by his ancestors to aid young men into becoming strong, community led leaders.

traditional practices: Dadirri

Shane Levy Jukembal (Yukambul) elder shares the traditional practice known as 'Dadirri' an Aboriginal word meaning 'inner deep listening and quiet still awareness and waiting'.

Connection to Land & Self

Stafford Blair, Jukembal (Yukambul) elder offers insight into what a person can gain by reconnecting with land and traditional knowledge.

Traditional Fire-Stick Management

Wayne Levy is a Gamilaroi/Jukumbal/ Bidjara man and a strong advocate for environmental change through sustainable practices, including traditional fire-stick land management techniques.

HARVESTING NATIVE GRAINS ON COUNTRY

Daniel’s own desire to learn more about his culture drew him to bush foods and medicines from the early age of 15. This knowledge is now being harnessed by Native Farms Australia one of the leading companies trialling native wheats and grains as a substitute to introduced species which are more draught, fire and flood resistant and require substantially less water thereby reducing the strain on dwindling river systems in Australia.

THE POWER OF CULTURAL EXPRESSION

It is Bob’s belief that we each have a part to play in reviving these traditional practices. Sharing the importance of culture connects the next generation to community and to themselves. Creating space for Indigenous youth to express and celebrate their culture and themselves is crucial.