Water
Explore the central role played by water in the livelihoods, knowledge systems and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
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Water is the source of life. It plays a central role in cultural stories showing the connection between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Country/Place. In this Element, learn how Water defined language boundaries shaping Indigenous social organisation systems as well as providing material needs for family such as sustenance and transportation.
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