Welcome to Country
Explore the concept of welcoming ceremonies and their significance to First Nation communities across Australia.
Senior elder of the Wurundjeri people, Aunty Joy Murphy, welcomes us to Country with a Wurundjeri wominjeka (welcome), with illustrations by Trawlwoolway artist Lisa Kennedy.
Resources
Welcome to Country – activity sheet
Encourage meaningful engagement through slow looking – an inquiry-based activity promoting empathy, active listening and critical thinking. Take time to view the illustrations and discuss what you can see and how you feel.
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