First Nations Stories: Weaving as a link to understanding the past and a bridge for future generations

Weaving plays a significant role in the everyday lives of First Nations Communities.

Installation view of Aunty Kim Wandin’s work Luk Burgurrk Gunga on display in NGV Triennial from 3 December 2023 – 7 April 2024 at NGV International, Melbourne. Credit: Sean Fennessy

Key Points

• Weaving is used for everyday parctical items like shopping bags.
• An eel trap is weaved and used to catch food.
• Weaving is an activity done by both women and men in the community.

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First Nations Stories: Elders as a link to the past and guide towards the future

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