Last week, our Indigenous students attended an Aboriginal Walking Tour at Birrarung Marr.

Birrarung, meaning "river of mists," and Marr, meaning "besides," describes the traditional name for the area along the Yarra River.

Students were impressed by the Spears installation at Birrarung Marr. Each spear is uniquely designed for hunting specific animals, such as the bull shark, highlighting traditional Indigenous knowledge and skills.

After the walking tour, students visited the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT), a non-profit organisation, at Federation Square.

Here, students learned about the history of Indigenous artefacts including various boomerangs, clap sticks, a parrying shield, didgeridoo, and possum fur.

Students also explored Josh Muir’s remarkable art collection at the KHT Gallery providing them with a deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture and heritage.

Caption: Students standing in front of the Spears installation at Birrarung Marr. Each spear is uniquely designed for hunting specific animals, such as the bull shark, highlighting traditional Indigenous knowledge and skills.