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Nyungar Know How "Djinoong Nih Boordawan Wangkiny" ( look, listen, talk) Nyungar dancers WA Gould League is proud to announce an exciting new Professional Development Program for teachers and Adult Education for the community in partnership with: Marie Taylor, Associate Lecturer, Nyungar Cultural Studies at Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre, Murdoch University and Neville Collard, descendant of the Balardong Nyungar people, traditional owners of the Herdsman Lake region.   A cultural experience in the customs and language of the Nyungar people of the Southwest of WA A 2-day course designed for both the Professional Development of Teachers of Aboriginal Studies/SOSE/The Arts/Special Ed/English and indigenous and non-indigenous members of the community.   At the completion of this course, participants will: have a historical and cultural overview of the local Nyungar culture and language have developed fundamental Nyungar practical skills, including the making of Nyungar artefacts have developed a foundation and guide to learning the Nyungar language be able to link Nyungar past to the present through traditional storytelling receive a Nyungar resource tool-kit and Accredited Certificate, recognised by Murdoch University which may be used to articulate into Murdoch's Pre-Tertiary and Tertiary Courses. Nyungar participants will have a greater sense of identity and place through investigating and experiencing their traditions and land with their people. Making soap with bush plants Smoke ceremony   Nyungar Know-How will take place on traditional Nyungar land, at Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre, Wembley. Painting artefacts     Marie Taylor ( Nyungar Birdiyia Yok and Elder), is the Nyungar Know-How Coordinator and main presenter. Marie Taylor is the Associate Lecturer of Nyungar Cultural Studies at Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre, Murdoch University and is a direct descendant of the Traditional Nyungar landowners of the Herdsman Lake region.               Neville Collard, (Nyungar Birdiyia), will also be a presenter. Neville Collard is a direct descendant of the traditional Nyungar landowners and is well known as a registered Aboriginal speaker for schools. Contact the Centre Manager for more details. Date: Flexible - arranged upon appointment Time: 9.00 am - 3.30 pm Cost: (GST incl) $300* It includes resource file, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with a traditional Nyungar meal at Graduation on the last day. *Cost may be discounted upon successful sponsorship of event. Venue: Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre, Cnr Flynn and Selby St, Wembley Bookings: Full receipt of payment upon registration secures your booking. In the event of a cancellation, full refund of payment will be made up to 14 days prior to course event. No refund will be paid after this time. Minimum enrolments for each Nyungar Know How course = 15 participants. WA Gould League reserve the right to cancel the course if enrolments are less than 15. All enrolled participants will receive 3 days notice and a full refund of registrations in the event of this occurring. Fax: 9387 3492, phone: 9387 6079, e-mail: jenny@wagouldleague.com.au This initiative is supported by: