More about aboriginals...

Question 1

What are 5 language groups that make up the Kulin nation?

Answer 1

Boanwurring
Dia Dia Wurrung
Taungrung
Wathawrung
Woiwurring

Question 2

How is the aboriginal spiritual connection, to the land demonstrated in…
Totems?

Answer 2

Totems are spiritually connected to the land as the totem represents their nation, clan and family. It is protected by the person and handed down to the next generation.

Question 3

How is the aboriginal spiritual connection, to the land demonstrated in…
Sacred Sites?

Answer 3

Sacred sites are spiritually connected to the land because aboriginals would visit the sites and it was a place of significance to their culture.

Question 4

How is the aboriginal spiritual connection, to the land demonstrated in…
Initiation ceremonies?

Answer 4

When elders instil in the young people, respect for the land and culture.

Question 5

How is the aboriginal spiritual connection, to the land demonstrated in…
Funeral ceremonies?

Answer 5

This is connected to the land because some believe that when one dies, they go to the dreaming with their ancestors and some believe their bodies just stay there.