Wägilak 
The Wägilak are Yolŋu and everything in the Yolŋu universe – people, plants, animals, water, stars belong to the Dhuwa or Yirritja moiety. The morning star, the sun, the dolphin, the blue-tongue lizard are all Dhuwa, whilst Djulpan (Orion), the moon, the crocodile and emu are all Yirritja. The late Mr Waṉapuyŋu was deeply concerned that the stories, songs and cultural knowledge he carried be passed on to present and future generations. He was committed first and foremost to the transmission of knowledge to Wägilak young people but also believed it was critically important to teach balanda (white fellas), and that balanda must learn about and understand Wägilak relationship with Country and culture.
We would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Diversity of Arts Discovery Maps content. These include the Elders, Storytellers, Songmen, and Custodians of the Wagilak, Pitta Pitta, and Bangerang communities. Students will engage with the creation stories from Bangerang, Wagilak and Pitta Pitta Countries.
This focus area concentrates on building an understanding of the fundamental connection between all things in Wägilak Country. It examines the relationship between story and Country by following Gandjaḻaḻa’s journey, listening to the voices and music of the Wägilak people and watching dance and ceremony.
