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Traditional knowledge enters the digital history books Traditional Aboriginal history has been recorded using the latest digital technology. During a four day workshop funded by the Burnett Mary Regional Group, audio recordings and films were made which feature aboriginal elders talking to young people about their identity, history and culture. The Group’s male traditional owner Board representative Mal Collinge said that is was very important to record stories and sites of cultural significance. “This workshop gave the youth empowerment and bridged the generational divide by engaging in culture on their traditional country” he said. The recordings were made on Aboriginal land at Thorn Hill Station, north-west of Bundaberg. The Group’s Aboriginal Land Management Facilitator Selina Hill said that Traditional Owners have always cared for country. “This project reveals that Aboriginal affinity remains strong; that spiritual connections via stories and songs remain and that respecting the landscapes, animals and plants continues to ensure responsibilities as custodial guardians.” She said that the company managing the project, Goorie Vision, had proven successful in assisting Traditional Owners to capture, record and store their cultural wealth before more is lost. Workshop co-facilitator Chris Peckham said that although indigenous people traditionally tell their history orally, the digital medium could be used for radio, print or television. "It's great to offer training in the use of digital recording equipment to indigenous people, as it enables families and friends to record each others stories in a way that is natural to them,” Mr Peckham said. Workshop participant Nakoa Pitt said that she enjoyed learning how to use cameras professionally, spending time in the bush and meeting new people. “I’m taking my culture more seriously now which is a big step for me because I was always ashamed of my culture,” she said. “This has taught me to be proud of it instead of ashamed.” For further information contact Luke Barrowcliffe from Goorie Vision on ph 0427
319 612 or by clicking here.
 Workshop participants used digital technology while visiting sites of significance
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