Kaartdijin Dandjoo Learning Experience

Discover the Djilba program with other participants at this friendly meet and greet. Share a yarn over light refreshments, snacks and bush teas and learn the next steps.

Learn how animals are used as a form of storytelling and language, while gaining insight
into the Noongar six seasons. This session highlights respect and custodianship of cultural knowledge while exploring the deep connection between people, place and culture.

Introducing Waagal, a large serpent from the Dreaming that features in many stories across Country. This session explores the different stories of Waagal and the serpent’s important role within them, providing insight into Noongar creation stories and their connection to Country.

During Djilba, many plants across Country begin to bloom, bringing an abundance of flowers and new growth. Many of these plants have important cultural uses. This session will introduce key plants commonly found on Country and explore their cultural significance.

Djilba brings an abundance of beautiful flowers and growth, providing an opportunity to
celebrate life. This session explores how plants and animals are represented through dance.

Celebrate the launch of Kaartdijin Dandjoo at this welcoming community gathering with light refreshments and bush teas.

Explore the foundations of Noongar culture and earn how symbols are used as visual language, and gain insight into the Noongar six seasons.

Learn symbols for family, camp, waterholes, sun and shelter and be guided through drawing practice.

Study animal tracks and learn to interpret track patterns.

Create a symbolic story inspired by Noongar storytelling traditions.