Dharug Ngurra

Description

This unit introduces students to Dharug perspectives about Ngurra (Country), spiritual concepts including human and non-human ancestors, and the importance of connecting to place and belonging. Students will learn valuable insights from a diverse group of Dharug community members, writers, thinkers and creative practitioners, telling their own stories about sites of significance. Students will be introduced to Dharug language, art and other cultural practices demonstrating the continuity of knowledges that Dharug people have maintained for over 65,000 years. Students will connect with contemporary Dharug people and learn about the impact of colonisation on the community and better understand how Dharug people and communities have resisted and survived. Dharug people will share stories of importance so students can better understand the politics of place.