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The Dreaming has
different meanings for different Aboriginal groups. The Dreaming can
be seen as the embodiment of Aboriginal creation, which gives meaning
to everything - the essence of Aboriginal belief about creation,
spiritual and physical existence. It establishes the rules governing
relationships between the people, the land and all things for
Aboriginal people.
Story telling is an integral part of the Australian indigenous people. The stories tell how the land came to be shaped and inhabited how to behave and why; where to find certain foods, etc.
Task
You are a Storyteller from one of
the Aboriginal groups and have been appointed as "custodian" of the
stories of that people. You are keen to spread the stories as widely
as possible. It is important to do this so that young people retain a
sense of who they are.
You are to select an Aboriginal Dreamtime story to share to the wider
community.
How can you best present this to your audience?
Before you Begin
What is the "Dreamtime" or "Dreaming"?
Who owns stories of the Dreamtime ? Read about custodianship.
Find out about Secret and Sacred Stories
Options
Presentation
1.Should include answers to the
questions on the summary
sheet.
2.Should allow for any rules or
laws determined by gender
when selecting a story to read.
3. Should include the name of the
Aboriginal group from
where your story originates. (mark their region on the
map of
Australia)
4.Should include some form of oral storytelling.
Where You Can Find Information
In your school library - books, videos
On the wide world web: