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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

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(Kohen, 2009)

The Aboriginal people from the Sydney Basin are called Darug.

Artwork: Copyright © 2011 TNT Magazine

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Who are Darug people?

(Heiss, 2002; Kohen, 2009)

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.

Within the Darug, there are three groups, coastal Darug, inland Darug and Darug living on the Hawkesbury River. There are over 30 clans.

Picture Copyright 2008 of the Darug Tribal Aboriginal Corporation

Picture Copyright 2009 of The Hills Shire Council.

Picture Copyright n.d. of The Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association

Picture Copyright n.d. Blacktown Girls High School

Picture Copyright © 2005. The Sydney Morning Herald

Picture Copyright © 2009. BBC News Pull

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Teacher's background information:

Darug is also spelled Dharug, Daruk, Daruk, Dharuck and Dharruk. The land region known as Eora is considered Darug land which may also aid in locating information on Darug people and country.

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Aboriginal groups within a tribe are called a clan. Within the Darug tribe there are 29 clans.

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The Dreaming is a pathway for Aboriginal people to relive their stories of their ancestor’s creation.

Dreaming

Darug people are collectively called a tribe. Tribe

At birth Aboriginal people are given their own totem(s), which they are to protect by purposely not killing or eating them.

Totem

Read aloud the word then predict its Aboriginal definition before clicking to reveal.

An Aboriginal Elder represents a senior authority in the local community, and someone who is identified by others in that community.Elder

Country refers to “this” place and the traditional language group of the area. Darug people have a strong connection to their country, like all Aboriginal people, because it is about acknowledging the land is linked to their ancestors.

Country

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Nugura

Waalan

Guri

Maya

Yennirri

Marlin

Birabira

Walu

Label the face below using the Darug words.

DARUG DALANG

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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" may consist of a single speech by the representative of the local Aboriginal community, or it can also include a performance of some 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.

After discussing the questions above, scroll down to learn about some traditions for Darug people.

What do you think is a 'Welcome to Country'?Click after discussion to find out.

A traditional custodian is an Indigenous person who has responsibility for an area (such as their country), object, or who knows the traditional laws and customs applying to that area or object.

What or who is a traditional custodian?Click after discussion to find out.

What is a tradition?

What would be something your family does that is traditional?

Click the frog for more information on Welcome

to Country.

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Aurang

Bigjigal

Bediagal

Borogegal

Boorooberongal

Cadigal

Burramattagal

Cabrogal

Cameraigal

Cannalgal

Cobbi-barta

Cattai

Gomerrigal

Gorualgal

Gweagal

Kameygal

Kurrajong

Muringong

Mulgoa

Murubora

Colo

Tonngagal

Wallumattagal

Marramatta Wangal

Warmuli

Wawarrawarry

Wategoro

Wianammatagal

Where are the Darug clans?

(Kohen, 2009)

Springwood

Castle Hill

Padstow

Bradley's Head

Richmond

Sydney

Parramatta

Liverpool

Cammeray

Manly

Camden

Cattai-Windsor

Darling Harbour

Figtree Point

Kurnell

Botany Bay

Kurrajong

Cowpastures

Mulgoa

Maroubra

Colo River

Toongabbie

Ryde

Hawkesbury River Balmain

Prospect

Eastern Creek

Duck River

South Creek

Use a map of the Sydney basin to locate all Darug tribes. Which clans do you think are

inland and coastal?

Click on the suburb closest to your school to learn the Darug clan name for that area.P

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Teacher's background information:

In each area of Australia there are Aboriginal tribes, which have their own clans. Within the Darug tribe each clan are family members.and are considered to be all are related because they are Darug people regardless if they are blood related.

Click map to go to an interactive

version.

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Burramattagal WangalWalleumedegal

Cameragal

Cadigal

Why does each word end in 'gal'?

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(Kohen, 2009; NSW Government Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water, 2010)

Photo - Copyright © 2005 The Sydney Morning Herald.

Photo - Copyright © 2011 Secret Water.

Photo - Copyright © n.d. The Short Collection.

Photo - Copyright © n.d. Hamilton Lund / Tourism NSW.

Photo - Copyright © 2006 Robyn Williamson

Photo - Copyright © 2011 Georges River.

Darug people are to be recognised as the traditional owners of the Sydney region.

This area covers the Sydney metropolitan area to north the Colo River, south to Appin,

west to Mount Victoria and the east coastline of NSW between the southern

shore of Port Jackson and the northern shore of Botany Bay.

Where is Darug Country?Click the heading to read about the boundaries of Darug country.

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Image: Copyright n.d. Marrickville City Council

Maps of Darug country

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.

Image: Copyright n.d.Dare to Lead Australia, Muloobinbah AECG and the Hunter Central Coast Aboriginal Education Team

Image: Copyright 2007 National Trust

Image: Copyright 2002 Australian Museum

Image: Copyright 2007 Ray Norris

Image: Copyright 1997 Royal Botanic Gardens

Image: Copyright 2008 NSWDET Image: Copyright 2007 NSW National Parks & Wildlife (pg. 9)

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Click and drag the images of the Aboriginal Totems to see which animals are Darug Totems.

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Teacher's background information:

Darug people are given a totem when they are born which can be inherited from the father (e.g. if the father had a Kangaroo totem, then the child would also have a Kangaroo totem). A boy could not marry a girl who had the same totem. (Kohen, 1993). Or is present when the child is born (e.g. the mother sees a crow flying at or shortly after birth).

Darug Totems

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Port Jackson

Botany Bay

Broken Bay

Tribe: Kuringgai Direction: North

Knock, knock!

Who's there?

The Darug have 5 neighbouring tribes. Use the directions and place them on the map.

Tribe: DarkinjungDirection: North-West

Tribe: WiradjuriDirection: West

Tribe: GundungurraDirection: South-West

Tribe: DharawalDirection: South

Pacific Ocean

Darug (coastal)

Darug (inland)

Darug (inland)

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Respecting Darug EldersR E S P E C T

Aunty Sandra LeePhotograph: Copyright 2008 ABC

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!

Uncle Greg SimmsPhotograph: Copyright 2008 DETNSW NB: These photographs are some of the Darug Elders, not all.

Aunty Val AurischPhotograph: 2010 The Gully Culture Camp

Uncle Colin LockePhotograph: 2011 with permission from Colin Locke

Aunty Jacinta Tobin

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Respecting Darug Elders

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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).

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What you have learned about

the Darug people and their

country?

Use the pen to jointly construct a mind map of all

students' learning

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References to images used

References to text in IWB

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-snake-screensaver.html

Title of Page: Welcome to CountryPhotograph: 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-last-sisters/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.htmlGeorges 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/feral-animals/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/chenonetta_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

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