We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
This story is told by Nyikina Warrwa woman Vennessa Poelina. The story is about a little boy who wanted to follow his mother while she collected food, but he had to stay home with his grandmother. One day he gets too restless and goes out looking for his mother, but he never comes back. This story is about family, listening to your Elders and the importance of First Law.
We are a First Nations not-for-profit that exists to centre First Nations people, Country and truth-telling. We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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This story is told by Nyikina Warrwa woman Vennessa Poelina. The story is about a little boy who wanted to follow his mother while she collected food, but he had to stay home with his grandmother. One day he gets too restless and goes out looking for his mother, but he never comes back. This story is about family, listening to your Elders and the importance of First Law.
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Vennessa Poelina
Marlikka Perdrisat
A long time ago, Baayami (the Creator) sent the Rainbow Serpent to Earth. The serpent was tasked with giving us all the colours of the world. Its massive body gave us the valleys and the rivers, allowing life to flourish here on Earth.
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Common Ground works with teachers to develop comprehensive educational resources to accompany the films. The resources will help you guide safe and informative learning with the young people in your life, whether you’re a parent, an Early Childhood educator or a Primary School teacher.
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