The main traditional ceremony of the Tiwi Aboriginal people is the "Ilaninga" or Pukumani ceremony connected with death. Carved and painted poles, commissioned by the family of the deceased are displayed on the site where the funeral dances take place, near the house of the …

The performance and revival of Junba, traditional song and dance, is significant for our community, ensuring the passing on of knowledge and culture to the next generation. Mowanjum Arts and Cultural Centre invites you to experience the unique art and culture of the Worrorra, …

Tarnanthi 2019 - Garry and Darrell Sibosado. Tarnanthi is a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country to share important stories. It encourages new beginnings by providing artists with opportunities to create significant new work and to …

The Banatjarl Strongbala Wumin Grup have filmed a smoking ceremony, the ancient custom practised by indigenous people for thousands of years. Margaret Katherine and Ester Bulumbara talk about the plants needed for this ceremony and the process involved to create the warmth/smoke …

Life for traditional Aboriginal people is governed by law. Pitjantjatjara call it Tjukurpa, Kuku Yalanji say Ngujukurra. All Aboriginal languages have a word for it. It holds the knowledge of where to find food, how to act towards others, when to continue cultural learning, and …

Barunga 21 Alukwanja “Alukwanja – traditional dance of the Warnumamalya that connects particular clans with spiritual beings and stories that makes those beings manifest. Warnumamlya - Traditional land owner(s) of the Groote Archipelago of the Northern Territory, …

Tarnanthi 2019 - Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu. Tarnanthi is a platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the country to share important stories. It encourages new beginnings by providing artists with opportunities to create significant new work and to …