ngayawanj bagan-nggul, ngayawanj barra barra-nggul | We belong to the land, We belong to the sea

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ngayawanj bagan-nggul, ngayawanj barra barra-nggul is a collection of poems and stories in Dhurga and English, by students from Vincentia High School. The accompanying artwork, created by the students for the Community, honours the people and Country to which they belong. The words and illustrations celebrate the students' deep relationship with the land and sea, revealing the places, animals and cultural practices that nourish, strengthen and inspire them all. These interconnected stories reveal that we, as a whole, are part of a greater narrative and therefore have an obligation to connect with and care for Mother Earth. **Please note that the Dhurga language is never capitalised (except for the word Dhurga itself!).**

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These mesmerising poems and stories were written by Indigenous Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students at Vincentia High School on the south coast of NSW, during two workshops involving storytelling and painting as well as fishing, swimming and cultural learning. About the workshop facilitators: Proud Gunai Woman, Kirli Saunders (OAM) is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist and consultant who creates to connect to make change. Her writing features in Vogue, journals, her books including Bindi, and as public art with partners like Aesop. Her art is exhibited across Australia and was commissioned by Google and Fender. Jaz Corr is an Aboriginal artist, visual arts teacher and Wayapa Wuurrk practitioner who lives and works on the South Coast of NSW, Australia. A proud Dharawal woman, her work reflects a critical view of social, political, cultural and environmental issues.