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.

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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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Mutthi Mutthi Custodian Daryl Pappin shares knowledge relating to collecting emu eggs at Lake Mungo.
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Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell shares knowledge relating to the formation of middens at the Willandra Lakes.
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Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell shares knowledge relating to the many uses of the Mallee Tree.
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Barkandji Custodian Leanne Mitchell shares stories relating to the discovery of the fossilised trackways site in the Willandra Lakes and the One Legged Man that left his mark in the soil.
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Barkandji Custodian Leanne Mitchell shares stories relating to the discovery of the fossilised trackways site in the Willandra Lakes and the family group that left their mark in the soil.
Barkandji Traditional Custodian Ernest Mitchell, Mutthi Mutthi Traditional Custodian Tanya Charles and Ngiyampaa Traditional Custodian Mick Kelly welcome you to Lake Mungo.
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Year levels: 3 2 lessons
First Nations peoples have been observing changes in nature for thousands of years.
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Year levels: 2 1 lessons
Students will interpret non-verbal symbols and images to find meaning.

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