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10D: Indigenous knowledge of Australian ecosystems
Outcome:
Describe the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ knowledge and perspectives in understanding adaptations of, and interdependencies between, species in Australian ecosystems
Engage:
How can humanity learn from indigenous Australians and their 60,000 years caring for Country?
Explain:
Learning Tasks:
Explore
Explore
Visit the Atlas of Living Australia's Indigenous Ecological Knowledge (IEK) program
Read about one of the projects listed
Flower Awakening – Djet Biyoo
Garragal Project
Yugul Mangi Rangers: Two-way biodiversity project
Warriyangga language and knowledge sharing
Olkola People: sharing knowledge and caring for country
What is the project about?
What is the aim of the project?
In what way does Indigenous knowledge of ecosystems frame and drive this project?
Elaborate
Elaborate
Complete the following set of short activities in this document. Aboriginal perspectives task
Have a look through the following resources and start a conversation with a family member/friend to share what you have learnt
Articles
Indigenous Ecological Knowledge from Central Land Council
Linking Indigenous ecological knowledge and Western science from CSIRO
Traditional Ecological Knowledge from Yale School of the Environment
Videos
The case to recognise Indigenous knowledge as a science by Albert Wiggan
Indigenous knowledge meets science to take on climate change by Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim
Evaluate
Evaluate
Read Edrolo Chapter 10D and complete 10D questions
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