The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) with geo-data specialist company, Fugro, have renewed their partnership for another year, to bring the popular Noongar Boodja education program to Kings Park.
Aboriginal Education Officer at the BGPA, Cyril Yarran said Fugro’s support meant low socio-economic schools had a chance to come and experience the Noongar Boodja program.
The Six Seasons Noongar Boodja program enhances respect for Aboriginal people, appreciation for diversity in the community and a sense of responsibility for caring for the natural environment.
Mr Yarran said it was an opportunity to teach the next generation of school students how to interact and get involved in the Noongar culture.
The program is held in the Kings Park Education Centre and Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park and is aimed at primary school students in Perth.
Ranging from Year 1 to Year 6, students participate in cultural activities traditionally associated with the six seasons.
Noongar presenters share their knowledge, including plant uses for food and medicine, hunting, language, art, dance and traditional games.
Mr Yarran said the program had proved incredibly popular with students and schools alike.
“Without the support of Fugro such programs would not be possible,” Mr Yarran said.
Noongar Boodja begins in April with more information about the Six Seasons program on the website at this PS News link.
