📚 Part 1: Traditional Owners Knowledge

1. Who are the traditional owners of Hamilton Island?

Giarrbal and Wulgurukaba peoples

Yolŋu people

Kuku Yalanji people

Arrernte people

2. What does "Country" mean to Aboriginal people?

Just the land they live on

Land, water, culture, stories and spiritual connection

Only the buildings and houses

The government of Australia

3. Which of these are important parts of Aboriginal culture? (Choose all that apply)

Storytelling

Art and painting

Songlines

Seasonal knowledge

Connection to land and water

4. Hamilton Island is located in which state of Australia?

New South Wales

Queensland

Victoria

Western Australia

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Culture

5. Complete the sentence: Aboriginal people have lived on Hamilton Island for ________________ of years.

Aboriginal people have lived on Hamilton Island for ________________ of years.

6. Explain what a Dreaming Story is and why it is important to Aboriginal culture.

7. Why is it important to respect Aboriginal heritage when visiting Hamilton Island?

8. Name two ways that Aboriginal people used their knowledge of the land and seasons on Hamilton Island.

Way 1: _________________________________________________

Way 2: _________________________________________________

🎨 Part 3: Creative Connection

9. Design a simple poster showing respect for Aboriginal heritage on Hamilton Island. Include the traditional owners' names and one important cultural element.

10. Reflection: What is one new thing you learned about Aboriginal heritage today, and what is one question you still have?

Something new I learned:

A question I still have:

Aboriginal Heritage Hamilton Island

Aboriginal Heritage Hamilton Island

📚 Part 1: Traditional Owners Knowledge

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Culture

🎨 Part 3: Creative Connection

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