ENCOUNTERS

ENCOUNTERS at McClelland celebrates First Nations’ ancient heritage and gives students an insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture past and present. Students gain first-hand insight into Indigenous knowledge and skills, connected to the Aboriginal seasons of the Kulin Nation. Aboriginal culture varies greatly around all of Australia, especially when it comes to art. ENCOUNTERS is delivered by a highly experienced Indigenous educator.

ENCOUNTERS interweaves knowledge of the practice of ecology and sustainable strategies of Aboriginal people with a particular focus on the local Bunurong / Boon Wurrung environment. The program is grounded in discovering flora, fauna, and culture; reflecting the traditional methods of Aboriginal people and the historical and ongoing traditional custodianship of the land and waters where McClelland is placed.

For enquiries, contact us at education@mcclelland.org.au

To enhance your experience of our Encounters Program, we invite you to watch McClelland’s Indigenous Plants Trail. This video introduces five Indigenous plants at McClelland, from an Indigenous perspective. It can be used a pre-visit resource or as follow-up learning.