Gamunuŋgu

Clay, Colour, Connection

Buku Manapan Books

Produced by the LPC, this selection of books explore the topic for each term's Buku Manapan.

Additional Resources

Selection of LPC compiled worksheets, reference books, photos and drawings to use in your classrooms.

Colour Posters

Accompanying Miny'tji Limurruŋ, this set of posters support students' understanding of colours – Balanda and Yolŋu perspectives.
A2 laminated posters available upon request

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Yolŋu Films

Youtube playlist of Yolŋu Films, Trailers and TV created by art makers from East Arnhem and Australia.

Interviews with Yolŋu Artists

Youtube playlist of Yolŋu Artists being interviewed as part of National and International exhibitions and projects.

Goanna Planner Texts

Yapa'manydji Ḻarruŋal Gamununguw

The Sisters Searched for Clay

Yapa'mirriŋuy waŋan yukuyuku'mirriŋuny gamununguw.

Big Sis asked Little Sis for some clay.

Identified for Lower Primary Years

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Join Little Sis as she asks her family for clay.

Datam ga Ŋändi Marrtjin Näkuw

Ḏatam and Mother prepare for barkpainting

Waŋgany dhu waluy, walal bukmak marrtjin ga guŋga'yurr ŋäṉḏi'mirriŋuny, ṉäkuw djämaw.

One morning they all went and helped mother go and get some bark for a painting.

Identified for Middle Primary Years

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A young girl and her dog help her mum create a painting.

Gungapuy Dhäwu ga Miny'tji Mala Gungaw

Dyes for Pandanus

Dhuwandja dhäwu gungapuy, wanhal nhe dhu gunga maḻŋ'maram ga miny'tji mala gungaw. Dhuwal mala miny'tjiny gungawnydja gam'.

This story is about where you find pandanus and dyes for making baskets.

Identified for Upper Primary Years

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Preparing dyes for weaving.

Djulpan

A story from the Yirritja clans of north-east Arnhem Land

The story was shared by Senior Traditional Owner Djuŋatjuŋa Yunupiŋu and the translation done by Helen Rrikawuku Yunupiŋu.

Identified for Upper Primary Years

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A man collecting colour to bring home.

Teaching and Planning Documents

Key curriculum and planning documents.

Gamunuŋgu ga Dhulaŋ Overview & External Resources

Band 1- 4

Overview document that outlines weekly schedule, suggested resources, recommended topics and curriculum alignment across band levels.

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NT ILC - First Language Bilingual

L1B

The curriculum is meant to support school staff, language speakers and community Elders to develop strong programs and strong pathways for students to learn and grow their knowledge, understanding and skills in Indigenous Languages and Cultures across all levels and stages of schooling. Strong ownership by local language Custodians and speakers is fundamental to the development of an Indigenous
Language and Culture program.

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NT ILC - Culture: Cultural Knowledge and Content

L1M, L1B, LR, LRN, L2, LCA

The curriculum is meant to support school staff, language speakers and community Elders to develop strong programs and strong pathways for students to learn and grow their knowledge, understanding and skills in Indigenous Languages and Cultures across all levels and stages of schooling. Strong ownership by local language Custodians and speakers is fundamental to the development of an Indigenous
Language and Culture program.

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