Connecting to Country projects that work with Tribal Elders and Youth to connect with their traditional country and culture to strengthen personal and social identity for future generations. The Connecting to Country projects connect young people to their country, under the guidance of elders to teach young people about culture, language, health and the environment.
“We are creating new ways to continue to educate our future generations about country, culture, story and song lines.” (Lance Riley, Indigenous Elder 1999)
Having a connection to country and culture is important to help foster healthy social, emotional and physical development for young people and society at large.
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Connecting to Country
On February - 20 - 2009
Luritja Media
On February - 20 - 2009
REF have been working with the Papunya community to help create a media organisation to record the dreamtime stories. Funds from the sale of art are being used to help create a new business for the people of Papunya.
The Dreamtime is a way of sustaining culture and the environment. The main focus of Indigenous people is to keep the culture strong. This means having a connection to country and the Dreamtime.
An Indigenous vision shared with REF is for all people to continue to work together for a strong society for future generations.
“We are creating new ways to continue to educate future generations about country, culture, story and song lines.” (Elder)
REF use multimedia to create cultural education tools that strengthen Community identity. A whole of community approach is being used where Elders are guiding Youth on how to use multi media to continue cultural traditions for future generations.
