Introduction to Aboriginal Culture

Length of time: 1 hour

Suitable: preschool and primary students

How many: any number

One way that Aboriginal people shared stories was through performance. In this performance students become kangaroos, emus and hunters as they learn how Aboriginal people hunted and found food in traditional times. Larry uses animal masks and real artefacts as students are introduced to his Aboriginal culture.

At the end of the session the students participate in a short corroboree using clapping sticks, boomerangs and ochre.

Larry will use his W is for Wiradjuri book to introduce students to some Wiradjuri words. Many of us can say hello in French, German or Chinese but how many of us know any Aboriginal words? 

My Story your Story

Length of time: 1 hour

Suitable: primary school students

How many: class size

Another way that Aboriginal people shared stories was through art. In this session Larry will show his kangaroo skin cloak which an artist has illustrated to tell his story.

Larry will use his kangaroo skin cloak to tell his story. He will then work with the students to show how they can tell their story using symbols, paint, texta or colouring pencils. He will also have some ochre available if students want to use it.

Larry will use his Yalbilinya book to introduce students to his kangaroo skin cloak and some of the symbols Aboriginal people use to tell stories.