Activity 2 - Contemporary Aboriginal fire management represented in film

In this activity, students will watch the film 'Waru, kuka, mirrka wankarringu-lampaju – Burning, bushfoods and biodiversity' and take notes on its context, objectives, and key speakers. They will explore the reasons behind contemporary fire management support and discuss the significance of using film as a medium for sharing Martu's fire management story, fostering insights into social and environmental benefits.

Step by step guide

Step 1: Note-taking while viewing film

Students to watch the film ‘Waru, kuka, mirrka wankarringu-lampaju – Burning, bushfoods and biodiversity’ (41 minutes). ⁰

While watching, students are encouraged to make notes about the context and the objectives of the film, who speaks during the film, and what language is used and when.

Students will identify the main reasons people in the film support and value contemporary fire management practices, paying attention to both social and environmental benefits.

Teachers may like to use the note-taking template with key areas of consideration provided.

Step 2: Discussion sharing notes and responses from the film

After watching the film, in small groups or as a whole class, students will share their responses and the information they recorded while watching the film.

Students will then discuss what the medium of film is able to convey and why it might be important for Martu to tell the story of fire management using this technique.