Overview
Indigenous astronomy informs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples about creation, the seasons and the patterns of behaviour of the living world and navigation. It is a connection to the past, present and future.
Key inquiry question:
How are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander connections to the physical and spiritual world expressed in Indigenous astronomy?
1. Engage with Indigenous astronomy in the blog What Is Indigenous Astronomy? We spoke to two experts to find out by Laura Signorelli. What questions does it raise?
2. Explore further with Australian Indigenous Astronomy to discover how the night skies inform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples understanding of their environment and significance for society and culture.
3. Investigate Indigenous astronomy across key learning areas with the resources from the University of Melbourne that provide teaching and learning resources for the Australian Curriculum.
4. Imagine you are interviewing experts in the field of Indigenous astronomy. What questions would you like to ask?
Main image: Kulba Yadail (Old Lyrics) by Billy Missi tells the story of how Torres Strait Islanders learn to read the stars, moon and the sea., Australian National Maritime Collection.