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Understanding Smoking Ceremonies

In this module students have the opportunity to investigate the significance of Smoking Ceremonies in Aboriginal cultures, highlighting their role in healing, celebration, and spiritual cleansing. They also explore how these ceremonies strengthen ties to country and community, highlighting the deep, continuous connection to the land.

Learning Areas:

Humanities and Social Sciences, English

Year levels:

Level 3, Level 4

Flames and smoke from bark vessel and leaves used in traditional Australian Aboriginal smoking ceremony, Australia. Photographer: PDerrett. Source: Getty Images. Used under licence.

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