Life and times of the Gunggari People
The purpose of this Pathfinder is for students of year 7 to learn about and celebrate the culture and creativity of the Gunggari (ungari [silent g]) people of South West Queensland. Through reading, viewing and listening, knowledge of this nation will be developed. The resources will help to explore the richness of life through the many experiences and views of the local Gunggari people of the Mitchell Yumba, past and present.
The Yumba is of importance to the aboriginal community of Mitchell and further afield. It was the home to many aboriginal people in and around the Maranoa region. It was also a learning ground, housing families and a school many years ago. The Yumba was central to many activities focussed on the language and culture of the local aboriginal people, the Gunggari. It is now a place for peace and reflection, family gatherings and sharing of culture.
These resources are not ALL that is available. Using the key list ( words of interest) in the search engine will help you discover more. Always define what you are looking for this will help you locate the information you need. To help you develop and use your locating skills, follow the advice given. Use the readers key bellow to help choose what resource to use. If information is too hard to understand you need to search elsewhere or seek help.
As you take time to evaluate the resources you will discover information about many topics, including; food sources, water sources, Elders, Language, Native Title, history, location, traditions and so on. Be aware that sensitivity and respect towards this topic is needed.
The Yumba is of importance to the aboriginal community of Mitchell and further afield. It was the home to many aboriginal people in and around the Maranoa region. It was also a learning ground, housing families and a school many years ago. The Yumba was central to many activities focussed on the language and culture of the local aboriginal people, the Gunggari. It is now a place for peace and reflection, family gatherings and sharing of culture.
These resources are not ALL that is available. Using the key list ( words of interest) in the search engine will help you discover more. Always define what you are looking for this will help you locate the information you need. To help you develop and use your locating skills, follow the advice given. Use the readers key bellow to help choose what resource to use. If information is too hard to understand you need to search elsewhere or seek help.
As you take time to evaluate the resources you will discover information about many topics, including; food sources, water sources, Elders, Language, Native Title, history, location, traditions and so on. Be aware that sensitivity and respect towards this topic is needed.
Contents
General Capabilities
Glossary
Words of interest ( & search engine)
General reference
Online resources (websites)
Print resources (from the library)
General Capabilities
Glossary
Words of interest ( & search engine)
General reference
Online resources (websites)
Print resources (from the library)
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READING KEY:
* easy ** fair *** challenging (some new words) **** hard (but give it a go!) |
When REFERENCING remember to take note of;
Author Publication Date Title for example; Munn, E. (2013) Caring for Language. |
