Dharug

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dharug

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the people group?A nation of Aboriginal Australian clans with shared kinship, country, and culture
2. What is the traditional territory?The region of modern-day Sydney, Australia, encompassing diverse coastal and inland environments
3. Who are the Dharug people?The Dharug people are the original custodians of the land where Sydney stands today. They were a sophisticated Aboriginal nation organized into clans with strong ties to their Country.
4. What did the Dharug people do for food?They hunted, fished, and gathered, using their deep knowledge of the local ecosystems. This sustainable way of life showed their respect for the land.

Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state; in an Indigenous context, the inherent right to self-governance and control over traditional lands.
Repatriation: The return of cultural artifacts or human remains to their country or people of origin.
Cosmology: A theory or story of the origin and development of the universe; in Indigenous cultures, often includes spiritual beliefs and the interconnectedness of all things.