Ngajakura

First Peoples have survived major catastrophic events such as the ice age, giant floods and have borne witness to giant meteorites falling from the night skies. Even through a brutal invasion, Indigenous people have been able to sustain the Indigenous ways of life, showing the power and force of First Science. Aboriginal culture is embedded into nature, and over time that bond has become so powerful that we understand and communicate with her. The way our ancestors passed on knowledge was through very sophisticated ways of knowing, and the Yalanji word for this is Ngajakura; our First Law which guides our culture, science and provides a source of knowledge for developing our technologies in the past, present and future. First Science investigates the role the elements play in shaping the land, moving our waters and painting the skies and building resilience into the natural world.

Careers with STEM

This resource connects to the Careers with STEM: Indigenous magazine, available to read free online. bit.ly/FN_STEM

The magazine and Careers with STEM hub showcases Indigenous people in STEM and their study and career journeys in their own words. The aim of Careers with STEM is to inspire students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and to facilitate better access to and representation within STEM careers. STEM skills will underpin most jobs of the future, and they may not be what you think. Using the STEM + ‘X’ formula, where ‘X’ is your passion or an opportunity, with Careers with STEM, you’ll discover how to connect technology with fashion, maths with sport, science with business, engineering with health and many more.

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