Insights from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing

POINTS
1

MODE
Workshop

TYPE
Being

KIND
SoCIETIE KNOT

THREAD
Indigenous Perspectives

Summary

This workshop introduces a selection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to learning, showing how Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing - when engaged with from a place of celebration and respect- can complement university study across any discipline and lead to new ways of connecting with each other, Country and history.

Preparation

Consider your project, or a text, theory, or knowledge core to your discipline. During the session we may use this as a context to explore, and it will be a point of reference for your Completion Activity.

What participants will learn

The workshop will offer practical examples of how observation, storytelling, hands-on practice, and reflection—core elements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems—can enrich your learning journey in the classroom and beyond.

Advice

Prior to coming to the session, consider your own family's history over as many generations as you can. Alternatively, consider what your descendants might say about your generation in the future.

Completion

Reflect on your insights on Indigenous ways of knowing with respect to your project, text, theory or knowledge. Generate an appropriate response, which may be a written or spoken piece, artwork or other creative piece (circa 200 words, 2 minutes or 1 page, etc)

Material

DRAFT

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Written by
Sarah-Jan Burton
Created by
Sarah-Jane Burton