We would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Discovery Maps ‘Tools and Technology’ content. These include the Elders; Storytellers; Songmen and Custodians of the Ḻiya Dhälinymirr; Wamba Wamba; Bangerang and the Barkandji; Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa Peoples of the Lake Mungo region. Students are invited to journey across the land, engaging with each community on Country, exploring the cultural knowledge passed down from generation to generation.

Poppy-May Woora is a Ghungalu story shared by Uncle Steve Kemp and Milton Lawton about a mother kangaroo and her baby joey. Poppy-May faces a difficult situation involving a pack of wild dogs but uses her knowledge of the Country to attempt to overcome the challenge!

Jaara Senior Custodian Uncle Rick Nelson shares the welcoming practices and protocols from his Country known as a Tanderrum Ceremony

Bangerang Traditional Custodian Roland Atkinson shares his truth regarding January 26th.

Jaara Senior Custodian Uncle Rick Nelson talks about the impact colonisation has had on the land and the importance of reconciliation for building a better future.

Barkandji Custodian Ivan Johnston shares knowledge about the emu egg collecting season at Lake Mungo and other seasonal indicators occuring at that time.

Mutthi Mutthi Custodian Daryl Pappin shares knowledge relating to collecting emu eggs at Lake Mungo.

Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell shares knowledge relating to the formation of middens at the Willandra Lakes.

Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell shares knowledge relating to the many uses of the Mallee Tree.