Astronomy in Indigenous Cultures
10th Grade · Social Studies · 10 min
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Learning Objective
I can explain how First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures connect astronomical events to seasonal ceremonies.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have their own names and times for their seasons, and this knowledge has been passed down through generations for over 65,000 years.
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In Walmajarri, the three seasons are Parranga, Yitilal, and Makurra, each indicating different times for picking food, hunting, and fishing.
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Learning seasonal knowledge is important for understanding cultural practices, such as knowing when the Kurrumba flowers to collect Kakaru or when the Purlurru flowers to collect crocodile eggs.