What do you know about the Aboriginal people from your region? Use the pen to jointly construct a mind map of all students' prior knowledge 1
The Aboriginal people from the Sydney Basin are called Darug. Artwork: Copyright 2011 TNT Magazine (Kohen, 2009) 2
Who are Darug people? Picture Copyright 2005. The Sydney Morning Herald Picture Copyright 2008 of the Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation The Darug are collectively known as a tribe. There were around five to eight thousand Darug people living in the Sydney region between Botany Bay, the Hawkesbury River and the Blue Mountains when it was invaded in 1788. Picture Copyright 2009 of The Hills Shire Council. Picture Copyright n.d. Blacktown Girls High School Picture Copyright 2009. BBC News Within the Darug, there are three groups, coastal Darug, inland Darug and Darug living on the Hawkesbury River. There are over 30 clans. (Heiss, 2002; Kohen, 2009) Picture Copyright n.d. of The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association Pull 3
TERMINOLOGY Aboriginal groups within a tribe are called Clan a clan. Within the Darug tribe there are 29 clans. An Aboriginal Elder represents a senior authority in the local community, and someone who is identified Elder by others in that community. The Dreaming is a pathway for Aboriginal people to relive their stories of their ancestor s creation. Dreaming At birth Aboriginal people are given their own Totem totem(s), which they are to protect by purposely not killing or eating them. Darug people are collectively called a tribe. Tribe Country refers to this place and the traditional language group of the area. Darug people have a Country strong connection to their country, like all Aboriginal people, because it is about acknowledging the land is linked to their ancestors. Read aloud the word then predict its Aboriginal definition before clicking to reveal. 4
DARUG DALANG Label the face below using the Darug words. Birabira Yennirri Nugura Marlin Waalan Maya Walu Guri 5
What is a tradition? Click the frog for more information on Welcome to Country. What would be something your family does that is traditional? After discussing the questions above, scroll down to learn about some traditions for Darug people. A "Welcome to Country" is where the Traditional Aboriginal Custodians (in most cases the Elders) welcome people to their Land. It recognises Aboriginal people in Australian culture and history, and as the Original Custodians of the Land. A "Welcome to Country" What may do consist you of a think single speech is a by 'Welcome the representative to of Country'? the local Aboriginal community, or it can also include Click a performance after discussion to of find some out. description such as a Traditional Welcoming Song, a Traditional Dance, didjeridoo performance or a combination of any of the above. It is important to recognise that the performing of a "Welcome to Country" ceremony is a right of the local Aboriginal Custodians. A traditional custodian is an Indigenous person who has responsibility for an area (such What as their or country), who is object, a traditional or who knows custodian? the traditional laws and Click after discussion to find out. customs applying to that area or object. 6
Where are the Darug clans? Click on the suburb closest to your school to learn the Darug clan name for that area. Darling Harbour Gomerrigal Springwood Aurang Duck River Wategoro Cammeray Cameraigal Figtree Gorualgal Point Castle Bigjigal Hill Richmond Boorooberongal Cannalgal Manly Gweagal Kurnell Bediagal Padstow Cadigal Sydney Camden Cobbi-barta Kameygal Botany Bay Borogegal Bradley's Head Parramatta Burramattagal Cattai Cattai-Windsor Kurrajong South Creek Wianammatagal Cabrogal Liverpool Colo Colo River Muringong Cowpastures Wawarrawarry Eastern Creek Tonngagal Toongabbie Mulgoa Use a map of the Ryde Wallumattagal Murubora Maroubra Sydney basin to locate all Darug tribes. Which clans do you think are inland and coastal? Hawkesbury Marramatta River Click map to go to an interactive version. Wangal Balmain Warmuli Prospect (Kohen, 2009) Pull 7
Burramattagal Cadigal Cameragal Walleumedegal Wangal Why does each word end in 'gal'? 8
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Photo - Copyright 2011 Secret Water. Photo - Copyright 2006 Robyn Williamson Photo - Copyright n.d. The Short Collection. Darug people are to be recognised as the traditional owners of the Sydney region. Where This area covers is Darug the Sydney Country? metropolitan area to north the Colo River, south to Appin, west Click the to heading Mount to read Victoria about the boundaries and the of Darug east country. coastline of NSW between the southern shore of Port Jackson and the northern shore of Botany Bay. Photo - Copyright n.d. Hamilton Lund / Tourism NSW. Photo - Copyright 2011 Georges River. Photo - Copyright 2005 The Sydney Morning Herald. (Kohen, 2009; NSW Government Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, 2010) 10
Maps of Darug country Image: Copyright n.d.dare to Lead Australia, Muloobinbah AECG and the Hunter Central Coast Aboriginal Education Team Image: Copyright n.d. Marrickville City Council Image: Copyright 2002 Australian Museum Image: Copyright 1997 Royal Botanic Gardens Image: Copyright 2007 National Trust Image: Copyright 2008 NSWDET Image: Copyright 2007 Ray Norris Image: Copyright 2007 NSW National Parks & Wildlife (pg. 9) Each map links to a website that students can investigate. Discuss reasons why some maps appear different to others and which maps give a clear picture of Darug country. 11
Darug Totems Click and drag the images of the Aboriginal Totems to see which animals are Darug Totems. Pull 12
Tribe: Darkinjung Direction: North-West Knock, knock! Who's there? The Darug have 5 neighbouring tribes. Use the directions and place them on the map. Tribe: Wiradjuri Direction: West Broken Bay Tribe: Kuringgai Direction: North Pacific Ocean Darug (inland) Tribe: Dharawal Direction: South Darug (inland) Darug (coastal) Port Jackson Tribe: Gundungurra Direction: South-West Botany Bay 13
R E S P E C T Respecting Darug Elders Aunty Sandra Lee Photograph: Copyright 2008 ABC Uncle Colin Locke Photograph: 2011 with permission from Colin Locke Aboriginal Elders are the knowledge and the spirit of the Darug culture. They understand the way things were and provide a strong link to learning about the Darug people and country. However, sometimes guidance, knowledge and past experiences can be painful memories and we must respect their wishes and appreciate all they can teach us. An important way to acknowledge an Aboriginal Elder is by calling them Aunty or Uncle - with permission of course! Aunty Jacinta Tobin Uncle Greg Simms Photograph: Copyright 2008 DETNSW NB: These photographs are some of the Darug Elders, not all. Aunty Val Aurisch Photograph: 2010 The Gully Culture Camp 14
Respecting Darug Elders R E S P E C T Discuss some of the ways you show respect to older people in your family and community. Write them below. Then evaluate if these ways would apply to Darug Elders. Click circle to read about the Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation's definition of an Elder (you will need to scroll through document). 15
What you have learned about the Darug people and their country? Use the pen to jointly construct a mind map of all students' learning 16
References to images used Title of Page: Acknowledgement of Country Artwork: Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.channelone.com/news/specials/gal_aborig_art_paint/4/ Title of Page: Prior Knowledge Rainbow Serpent: Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.auto-loan-refinance.net/software-tools/desktop-enhancements/popular-sreensavers/rainbow-snakescreensaver.html Title of Page: Welcome to Country Photograph: Authors own, taken 2008. Permission for use in Educational practices only. Title of Page: Darug people of Sydney Basin Artwork: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.tntdownunder.com/article/2447252899.html Title of Page: Darug People Aunty Joan Cooper: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/once-were-seven--now-we-must-protect-the-lastsisters/2005/08/28/1125167552293.html Group of Darug Dancers: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.darug.org.au/blacktown_festival_2009.html Richard Green: Sourced 13 April from http://www.baulkhamhills.nsw.gov.au/external/hillsvoices/richardgreen.htm Group of Students: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.blacktowng-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/index.htm Jessica Higgins: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.indigenouspsychology.com.au/our-members Group of School Boys: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7992565.stm Title of Page: Darug Land Colo River: Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.secretwater.com.au/2010/03/15/camping-at-colo-the-last-pristine-river-in-nsw/ La Parouse - Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.smh.com.au/ftimages/2003/04/14/1050172517723.html The Blue Mountains - Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.theshortcollection.com.au/page/thebluemountains Sydney - Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.sydneyforall.com/royalbotanicgardens.html Bidjigal Reserve - Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/bidjigal-reserve.html Georges River - Sourced 11 April 2011 from http://www.georgesriver.org.au/environmental-and-community-groups--.html Title of Page: Darug Land Maps All maps sourced on 13 April 2011. Website links are embedded in image property. Title of Page: Darug Neighbours NSW Map: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/file:sydney_areas_map.svg Title of Page: Darug Totems Goanna: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.webquestdirect.com.au/webquest.asp?id=1873&page=15868 Possum: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/living_with_wildlife/brushtail_possums.html Crow: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.daff.gov.au/brs/land/feralanimals/aparp/managing_bird_damage_to_fruit_and_other_horticultural_crops/crows_and_ravens_family_corvidae Kangaroo: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/gray-kangaroo/ Pelican: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://australianmuseum.net.au/image/australian-pelican/ Wood Duck: Sourced 13 April 2011 from http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/science/evolutionary_ecology_research/ecology_of_cumberland_plain_woodland/woodland_wildlife/vertebrate_animals/cheno netta_jubat Title of Page: Darug Elders Aunty Sandra Lee - Sourced 17 April 2011 from http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/stories/s2389042.htm Uncle Greg Simms - Sourced 17 April 2011 from http://ab-ed.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/7-10/science/units/story-4/reflective-journal/greg-simms Aunty Mavis Halvorson - Sourced 19 April 2011 from http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/news/local/news/general/elder-knocked-back/271000.aspx Aunty Lyn Stanger - Sourced 17 April 2011 from http://www.flickr.com/photos/26928365@n08/2515023181/in/photostream Aunty Val Aurisch - Sourced 20 April 2010 from http://www.livingcountry.com.au/gallery.cfm References to text in IWB Heiss, A. (2002). Life in Gadigal Country. Strawberry Hills: Gadigal Information Service. Kohen, J.L. (2009). Daruganora: Darug Country: The place and the people. Part 1 Prehistory and History. Blacktown, New South Wales: Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation. NSW Government Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (2010). Development of a Memorandum of Understanding between DECC and the Darug People. Retrieved 20 January 2010 from: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/jointmanagement/darug.htm 17