Arnhem Land is home to the world’s oldest surviving culture. We gently immerse ourselves in the Yolgnu culture as we glide through the Arafura Swamp, bump around on a Bush Safari and visit the Ramingining Arts Centre.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

• Spirit of Arnhem Land, Penny Tweedie, 2021
• Caring for Country: A West Arnhem Land Story, Emily Bridgeman, 2021
• Tales from Arnhem Land, Ann E. Wells, 1959

COURSE OUTLINE

• Discovery of Bauxite; Welcome to Country; Nhulun
• Yothu Yindi, Jack Thompson; Yirrkala – Bark Petitions, Church Panels
• Donald Thomson; Buku- Larrngay art centre; Makassan Contact, Stone Picture Walk
• Journey to Murwangi Safari Camp; Arafura Swamp; Bush Safari; Ramingining
• Bula’bula Art Centre, Garma Festival; Moieties - Dhuwa and Yirritja
• Ten Canoes Museum, Donald Thomson; Barra Lodge, Termites
• Maningrida, Djomi Museum, Dugout Canoes; Painting on Bark
• Maningrida Arts & Culture Centre, weaving; Fishing expedition, Barramundi, Crocodiles
• Mosaic Burning; Traditional Owners; To Mount Booradaile; Oldest Culture, Major Periods

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Should have a greater understanding of travel in Arnhem Land