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Traditional weaving on Mornington Island
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Design

Through Design, social cohesion and activity is possible. In this Element, the ingenuity of Indigenous knowledge is showcased through the exploration of tools and architecture.

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Through Design, social cohesion and activity is possible. The sophisticated Design of functional tools such as fish traps or the aerodynamics of boomerangs illustrate the complex knowledge and understanding held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Design is also influential in social practices such as architecture impacting on community sustainability and social cohesion. In this Element, the ingenuity of Indigenous knowledge is showcased through the exploration of tools and architecture.

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A photograph of a dark, still river surrounded by tall trees, ferns and other shrubs.

Kinship

Kinship makes explicit our relationships and responsibilities to Country/Place and each other. The connection is inclusive of our connection to flora and fauna, the spiritual and the human