Workshops and Programs
Through our culturally safe programs, participants will see, feel and experience authentic Aboriginal culture, taught first-hand by Aboriginal leaders, while learning about the history and living culture of Aboriginal Australians.
Yanmala programs teach:
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Enjoyment
through emphasis on inclusivity and independent exploration
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Understanding
of Aboriginal storytelling, art, food, traditional life and much, much more
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Respect
by actively engaging children in traditions and cultural activities
Workshops and Programs
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Culture talk
Dharug Ngurra (Darug Country)
Explore the traditional life of Aboriginal people. Look at the map and discover how tools
and weapons were created and used by our people.
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Bush resource talk
Bamulyin banga
(To make from Earth)
Learn how the local landscape of the Cumberland Plains provides our people with food, medicine, and homes.
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Language workshop
Bayali dalang
(Talking language)
Do you know any Darug words? Learn basic phrases you can use every day and how we are
reclaiming Aboriginal languages.
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Dreamtime Stories
Gurugal bayalara (Stories of long ago)
Understanding the ‘when what who why when’ of the Dreamtime for Aboriginal people.
Retelling a variety of stories written & illustrated by Aboriginal people.
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Weaving basics
Duraway (Grass)
Using materials common across different Aboriginal peoples, learn the basics of
traditional weaving and create a masterpiece to take home.
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Ochre & symbol storytelling workshop
Ochre bayala (Paint & talk)
Discover the colours and uses of ochre and its use and symbolism in traditional
storytelling and dance.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Gulbungali Ngurra (Respecting Country )
Develop an understanding the differences between a Welcome to Country and
Acknowledgment of Country including why, how and who. Develop a deeper connection to
create your own individual Acknowledgment.
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Art Workshop
Bangala daburi (Let’s make and do Paint)
Aboriginal art is a powerful storytelling method. Explore forms, techniques and styles of
art used across Australia for over 60,000 years. Choose between two options – individual
keepsakes or one collaborated artwork.
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Traditional Indigenous games
Learn new skills the same way our
Aboriginal ancestors did — through games.
This workshop explores traditional games used across Aboriginal Australia.
Further Information
All programs are delivered by an Aboriginal person holding a valid and current Working with Children’s Check.
For more detailed information and to a request a full list of available programs please contact us at admin@yanmala.com.au