{"id":2839,"date":"2026-05-12T10:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T02:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harvey.wa.gov.au\/harveyrec\/?page_id=2839"},"modified":"2026-10-19T08:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:44:23","slug":"kaartdijin-dandjoo-learning-experience","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.harvey.wa.gov.au\/harveyrec\/culture\/kaartdijin-dandjoo-learning-experience","title":{"rendered":"Kaartdijin Dandjoo Learning Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"aw-herobanner-slider--6ae990b22ad6b\" class=\"herobanner-slider\">\n    <div class=\"herobanner-group--primary\">\n        <div class=\"herobanner-slider--slick js-herobanner-slider--slick slick-slider\" \n            data-fade=\"true\"\n            data-autoplay=\"true\"\n            data-autoplay-speed=\"8000\"\n        >\n                            <div class=\"herobanner-slider-item slide slick-slide\" data-index=\"1\">\n                    <div class=\"herobanner-slider-image\" 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           <div data-aos=\"fade-up\">\n                    <h3>A learning experience for everyone!<\/h3>\n<p>Kaartdijin Dandjoo is a<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>free<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>hands-on learning experience taking place at the Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre across the Noongar six seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registrations are now open for our Kambarang program &#8211; season of birth and second spring.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through the Kambarang program, explore the cultural significance of plants, animals and abundant bush foods, and learn how flowering trees signal weather and seasonal changes.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/cc\/kaartdijin-danjoo-kambarang-4883618\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book Kambarang Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Kaartdijin Dandjoo was developed with the support of the Harvey Aboriginal Corporation.<\/em><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div><!-- .container 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data-bs-target=\"#accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e116ae990b234612\">\n                                    Kambarang (October and November)                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div id=\"accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e116ae990b234612\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e116ae990b234612\" data-bs-parent=\"#aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body wysiwyg\">\n                                    <p>All sessions are held at The Boundary located at Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.70584%;\"><strong>Date and Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.37255%;\"><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.0785%;\"><strong>Learnings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.70584%;\">Tuesday 3 November 2026<\/p>\n<p>10am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.37255%;\">Moodjar<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;\">(Christmas Tree)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.0785%;\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Learn how the Moodjar plays a role in Noongar cultural stories.<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"> <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Explore the changing colours from the Djilba season, from bright yellow blossoms to the burnt yellow and orange colours of the Moodjar (Christmas Tree).<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"> <\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Gather to listen to a Dreaming story and learn about the significance of the Moodjar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">This session highlights respect for and custodianship of cultural knowledge while exploring the deep relationship between people, place and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.70584%;\">Tuesday 10 November 2026<\/p>\n<p>10am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.37255%;\">Worala<\/p>\n<p>(Weather)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.0785%;\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Worala is the Noongar word for weather. Explore the changes in wind direction and weather associated with the Kambarang season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Learn to identify wind directions in the Noongar Bindjarep dialect and discover how these changes relate to the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.70584%;\">Tuesday 17 November 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 27.451%;\" colspan=\"2\">No Kaartdijin Dandjoo program this week as we are hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/morning-melodies-with-carmine-duo-tickets-1983413390844\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>Morning Melodies with Carmine Duo<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d love to see you there.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.70584%;\">Tuesday 24 November 2026<\/p>\n<p>10am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.37255%;\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Barna on Boodja <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">(Animals on Country)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.0785%;\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Explore animal behaviour during the Kambarang season and learn to recognise signs of wildlife activity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">As native plants bloom and flowers flourish, reptiles become more active. Discover how \u2018yoorn\u2019 (bobtail lizards), \u2018noorn\u2019 (snakes) and \u2018yoorndi\u2019 (skinks) emerge in search of food and water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">This session will also identify common plants found on Country and explore their significance during the Kambarang season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 8.70584%;\">Tuesday 1 December 2026<\/p>\n<p>10am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 3.37255%;\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Dek and Marlak Mereny\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"><\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">(Plants and Bush Food)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.0785%;\">\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Kambarang is a season of plenty (boola-boola), a time when food sources are abundant and gathering and harvesting take place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-normal block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Explore how plants provide sustenance and medicinal benefits during Kambarang. This season also brings beautiful wildflowers and offers an opportunity to celebrate new life and growth while walking on Boodja (Country).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\" data-index=\"2\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h6 accordion-header\" id=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e126ae990b2346e6\">\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button js-accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e126ae990b2346e6\">\n                                    Birak (December and January)                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div id=\"accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e126ae990b2346e6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e126ae990b2346e6\" data-bs-parent=\"#aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body wysiwyg\">\n                                    <p>Events to be confirmed.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\" data-index=\"3\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h6 accordion-header\" id=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e136ae990b2347a0\">\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button js-accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e136ae990b2347a0\">\n                                    Bunuru (March and February)                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div id=\"accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e136ae990b2347a0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e136ae990b2347a0\" data-bs-parent=\"#aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body wysiwyg\">\n                                    <p>Events to be confirmed.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\" data-index=\"4\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h6 accordion-header\" id=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e146ae990b234840\">\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button js-accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" 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id=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e156ae990b234a19\">\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button js-accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e156ae990b234a19\">\n                                    Makuru (June and July)                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div id=\"accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e156ae990b234a19\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e156ae990b234a19\" data-bs-parent=\"#aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body wysiwyg\">\n                                    <table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Learnings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>27 May 2026<\/td>\n<td>Meet and greet<\/td>\n<td>The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td>10am \u2013 12noon<\/td>\n<td>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Celebrate the launch of Kaartdijin Dandjoo at this welcoming community gathering with light refreshments and bush teas.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 June 2026<\/td>\n<td>Introduction to Noongar Boodja<\/td>\n<td>The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td>10am \u2013 12noon<\/td>\n<td>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Explore the foundations of Noongar culture and earn how symbols are used as visual language, and gain insight into the Noongar six seasons.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9 June 2026<\/td>\n<td>Human and landscape symbols<\/td>\n<td>The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td>10am \u2013 12noon<\/td>\n<td>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Learn symbols for family, camp, waterholes, sun and shelter and be guided through drawing practice.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>16 June 2026<\/td>\n<td>Action, movement and animal tracks<\/td>\n<td>The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td>10am \u2013 12noon<\/td>\n<td>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Study animal tracks and learn to interpret track patterns.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>23 June 2026<\/td>\n<td>Storytelling and creating narratives<\/td>\n<td>The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td>10am \u2013 12noon<\/td>\n<td>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Create a symbolic story inspired by Noongar storytelling traditions.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"accordion-item\" data-index=\"6\">\n                            <h3 class=\"h6 accordion-header\" id=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e166ae990b234c3c\">\n                                <button class=\"accordion-button js-accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e166ae990b234c3c\">\n                                    Djilba (August and September)                                <\/button>\n                            <\/h3>\n                            <div id=\"accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e166ae990b234c3c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading--accordion-item--aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e166ae990b234c3c\" data-bs-parent=\"#aw-accordion-6ae990b23110e\">\n                                <div class=\"accordion-body wysiwyg\">\n                                    <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\"><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\"><strong>Title<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\"><strong>Learnings<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">1 September 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">Meet and greet<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">10am &#8211; 12noon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">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.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">8 September 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">Animals and storytelling<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">10am &#8211; 12noon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Learn how animals are used as a form of storytelling and language, while gaining insight<br \/>\ninto the Noongar six seasons. This session highlights respect and custodianship of cultural knowledge while exploring the deep connection between people, place and culture.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">15 September 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">Creation stories<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">10am &#8211; 12noon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">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\u2019s important role within them, providing insight into Noongar creation stories and their connection to Country.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">22 September 2026<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">Common cultural uses of plants<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">The Boundary, HRCC<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">10am &#8211; 12noon<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 20%;\">\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">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. 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