Connection to Country Image copyright WA Museum Connection to Country investigates the layered perspectives of current and past issues. In these programs, students explore the stories, histories and cultures of Western Australia’s first peoples and learn how to ask critical questions about complex themes.
Cultural collisions Aboriginal peoples’ early encounters with other cultures are underpinned by stories of survival, resilience and adaptability. Year 4 – 6 $240 per group (up to 32 students) View Program
Debating ancient histories Understanding the past through multiple perspectives and collection methods informs a rich knowledge of history. Year 7 – 12 $240 per group (up to 32 students) View Program
Managing Country Aboriginal peoples have always created complex and highly functional engineering systems that succeed in conjunction with a deep awareness of surrounding land, seas and sky. Year 7 – 9 $240 per group (up to 32 students) View Program
Rights and freedoms Torn away from family, culture and Country, Aboriginal peoples of Western Australia not only survived but fought for their right to regain control. Year 10 – 12 $240 per group (up to 32 students) View Program
Sharing stories The Nyiting (Dreaming times) explains the complex interrelationship between Nyoongar peoples and Country. Year PP – 3 $240 per group (up to 32 students) View Program