The day was divided into two parts with students visiting Cleanaway in Wodonga as well as their work at Wonga. There was a session with Simon Williams, Wonga’s resident artist which involved an explanation of the symbols used in aboriginal painting and then a “hands-on “ with each student producing their own art work.
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Liz Heta, AlburyCity’s Aboriginal Liaison Officer introduced the students to some of the features of the local aboriginal group, the Wiradjuri, in terms of their family relationships, the everyday implements they used and some of their stories, then walked the students through The Wiradjuri Cultural and Education Centre explaining the features of the camp and camp life along with some of the common implements used in the camp.
There was time to visit and observe the Canoe Tree, and the Cascade where the water enters the Lagoons of Wonga Wetlands.
Double Click to enlarge "Simon" (JPG 1492 K) Double Click to enlarge "Thinking" (JPG 578 K) Double Click to enlarge "Careful" (JPG 1433 K) Double Click to enlarge "Canoe Tree" (JPG 1152 K)
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