Aboriginal Engagement at RMIT Ngarara Willim Presented by Kevin Moore (RMIT University) 2018 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme 12-16 November, 2018

1. Wominjeka
Welcome

2. Acknowledgement
RMIT University acknowledges the Woi wurrung and
Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin
Nations - on whose unceded lands we conduct the
business of the University. RMIT University
respectfully acknowledges Ancestors and Elders
(past and present).

3. Kulin Nation
• Aboriginal People have been here for over 60,000 Years
• Wurundjeri
• Boon Wurrung
• Wuthaurong
• DjaDjawrung
• Taungerong

4. Sites
• Koori Heritage Trust (King Steet)
• Bunjilaka (Museum)
• Birrarung Marr (Yarra Walk)
• Scarred Tree Walk (Bundoora Campus 202 Bld)

5. Aboriginal Australian Language Map

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Aboriginal Flag

7. The flags
The Aboriginal Flag
Black is for Aboriginal People
Red is for the earth & spirituality with the Land
Yellow is for the sun giver of life & protector
Designed by Harold Thomas Luritja man
from Central Australian raised first 1971/ Embassy 1972

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Torres strait Island Flag

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Torres Strait Island
The Dari is the head-dress is a symbol of TSI
The five point star/five major Island groups & stars are
important for seafaring people
The green represents land/black the people/blue the sea
Attributed to Bernard Namok from Thursday island adopted
1992