PUBLIC LECTURE: Aboriginal Spirituality

Noel Nannup is an Indigenous Consultant and was one of Australia’s first Aboriginal park rangers. During his 11 years as a ranger (1978-1989), Noel actively participated in managing and conserving areas with strong links to Aboriginal culture, such as the Geikie Gorge National Park and Millstream Chichester National Park. Through tours focusing on Aboriginal culture, Noel was able to educate tourists in the importance of conserving this rich heritage. Results from Noel’s work have included the mapping of ancient Noongar dreaming trails, development of the Wagin Aboriginal Reserve Cultural Museum and the Aboriginal component of the Narrogin Heritage Park, recording the oral history of Aboriginal culture in the Dryandra area and the teaching activities kit Exploring the Woodlands with Noongars.

This lecture forms part of the Institute of Advanced Studies inaugural Humanities Lecture Series "Dreams, Visions, Freedom".