Barkandji Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa

The Three Traditional Tribal Groups, Barkandji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa all hold inherent creation stories which explain the origins and land formations that are today known collectively as the Willandra Lakes. For the Three Traditional Tribal Groups, Lake Mungo is a meeting place where three traditional territories come together. The Willandra Lakes Region was added to the World Heritage List in 1981. The Barkandji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa people are ensuring their children grow strong in their culture.
Knowing Country: Connecting with Country, Cultures and Peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Year levels: 3 2 lessons
Students connect with Country/ place, people and the Culture of the Barkandji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngiyampaa peoples through stories, maps and various sources. They explore the Willandra Lakes and the importance of caring for Country.
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Cause and Effect: How the Landscape, Flora and Fauna Changed over Time
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Year levels: 3 3 lessons
This unit provides students with the opportunity to investigate the materials used to create rope and other First Nations resources and to apply this knowledge when creating their own sustainably designed products. Be sure to explore the films in links in the Tools and Technology Discovery Map
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Traditional Food Practices: No Pot, No Pan, No Worries!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Year levels: 3 2 lessons
Students learn how First Nations peoples used tools, weapons and everyday items for cooking and many other practices!
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Natural Fibres
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Design and Technology
Year levels: 7-8 4 lessons
This unit provides students with the opportunity to investigate the materials used to create rope and other First Nations resources and to apply this knowledge when creating their own sustainably designed products. Be sure to explore the films in links in the Tools and Technology Discovery Map
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Rock Cycles
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Geography
Science
Sustainability
Year levels: 8 4 lessons
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how different types of rocks are formed, how they have been used by First Nations Peoples traditionally and in engineering today. Create a sedimentary rock slice to eat with the class or at home!
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Lake Mungo Seasonal Indicators
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
HASS
Science
Barkandji Custodian Ivan Johnston shares knowledge about the emu egg collecting season at Lake Mungo and other seasonal indicators occuring at that time.
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Collecting Emu Eggs
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
HASS
Science
Mutthi Mutthi Custodian Daryl Pappin shares knowledge relating to collecting emu eggs at Lake Mungo.
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Middens at Willandra Lakes
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
HASS
Science
Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell shares knowledge relating to the formation of middens at the Willandra Lakes.
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Mallee Trees at Lake Mungo
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
English
HASS
Science
Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell shares knowledge relating to the many uses of the Mallee Tree.
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