To ensure the survival of people and of Country, we need to reconnect to the ancient wisdom of this land. [...] It is listening to the stories of the emu in the sky, looking up, and knowing when to hunt for emu eggs; it is also knowing how many eggs to take to ensure the emu population is not harmed. [...] There is a desire to better understand the responsibilities to culture, family and community that First Nations peoples hold, and a growing acknowledgement that those responsibilities are distinct from Western understandings of family and community – and are critical to the wellbeing of First Nations people and communities. [...] In 2024, we encourage all participating schools to engage with the lesson plans and activities, and additional resources we have gathered for this year’s challenge to inspire your students to draw, paint, write or sing about their increased knowledge and understanding of the theme Learning From Legacy: Healing Our Country. [...] • What does the 2024 SRC theme and artwork mean to you and why? • What stands out for you? • What do you notice about the images, and why do you think the artists made those choices? • What do the words Learning From Legacy: Healing Our Country mean to you, and why? • Consider what legacy and healing feels like, sounds like, looks like for you? • What are the benefits of understanding stories? Lan.
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