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Birds and totems

Video Birds and totems

TLF ID M025151

Yuin, Bunurong and Tasmanian man Bruce Pascoe shares his delight in encountering birds on Country. Bruce explains the significance of Umburra, or black duck, and his obligation to care for the species. Bruce explains that his brothers and sisters look after other animals, such as kangaroos, bream, wallabies, flathead and eagle hawks.

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Year level

4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Dreaming (Spiritual) Aboriginal history Land custodianship Multiculturalism Citizenship Environmental management Environmental influences Sustainable development Attitudes Birds Human settlements National identity Countries Environmental stewardship Human impact Lifestyles Torres Strait Islander history Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Sense of place Totems
Learning area
  • Geography
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Civics and Citizenship

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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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