Culture Weaving

from Reflective Journal - Connecting With Country UON

Lycett and Wallis

T he day was filled with learning cultural of Wollotuka and the women’s I was in my bachelor’s degree. It was a form of stress relief, to take time away from studying and to create new connections. I always find these experiences very valuable to listened to and learn. I understand it is hard to speak from a personal experience. I know these experiences are important for our culture to heal and to pass on knowledge as we move forward into the future.

We spend a day on Darkinjung Country experiencing many different locations. These included Somersby Falls, Bulgandry Aboriginal Place, Gosford Waterfront Park, proposed site for new Gosford Campus, Ourimbah campus and Soldiers Beach. Learning about the significance of these places and native flora that are used as tukka.

This experience was different to previous experiences I have had at these places. I was viewing these places with a different perspective in mind. Viewing different native flora up close and tasting wild food plants. I think this experience was very important for me to connect with and on Country.

Gosford

Waterfront Park

Created a deeper understand for culture and why it is important for me.

Going forward I would like to share what I have learnt with others. The importance of being on Country and how this will play a part of our futures moving forward.