Indigenous culture appreciated

COBB and Co Museum’s exhibition and public programs manager Janelle Insley said it was wonderful to see so many children participate in interactive activities that provided them with an appreciation for indigenous culture.

Last week 2000 school students visited the museum in Toowoomba for the annual Have Another Look Captain Cook! program, a celebration of indigenous culture that incorporates NAIDOC Week and International Day for the World’s Indigenous People.

“Through a day of activities, students gained first-hand experience in traditional music, dance, storytelling, games, skills, crafts and more – all the things Captain Cook did not see when he came here in 1770,” Ms Insley said.

The objective of this program was to support indigenous Australians to maintain their culture, participate equally in the economic and social life of

the nation.

School children were able to experience several different Indigenous activities such as games,

aboriginal art, bush tucker and indigenous medicine, hands on artefacts, boomerang throwing and spear throwing.

“It was amazing to see the cultural performance and school children showing such an interest in learning about different cultures,” Ms

Insley said. “The museum really came alive over this week and we are proud to be able to present this program to the community.”

PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED Performing at the Cobb and Co Museum are (from left) Liam Duncan, Callum Brown, Gali Bubumurr, Thina Dhalagal, Murraay Dhawun, Yibaay Dhinawan.

Terell Anderson plays the didgeridoo.

Dan Murphy performs at the ceremony.