https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y Post an image, audio or video clip, or short description of something you saw, heard or thought about during your walk en-us 2017-07-19 04:16:22 UTC 2026-03-06 22:34:59 UTC hello@padlet.com stephen_atkinso https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/179746213 Here's something I saw on my excursion]]> 2017-07-31 05:09:23 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/179746213 rubienu1 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/179815893 One thing that hit me, when I was doing my walk and research was an over welming sadness. I guess as an indigenous person who is cut off from country in the way my fathers fathers were not. looking around at the buildings and the way humankind have taken over mother earth with little regard for her, made me well up and i found myself, walking to the parklands on west T. sitting in contemplation. That was something i did not expect to happen today. 

Thanks for sharing that Natassia. The changes wrought by the arrival of European settlers began instantly. Obviously a lot has changed since that early watercolour by Colonel Light but right from that moment the arrival of other species of plants and animals, the clearing of forests and the disruption of food and water resources through European forms of agriculture, started to change things forever. Parts of the massive forest that spread from the south west corner of the city through to Shepards Hill and beyond remained until the later 19th early 20th century, but all that's gone now too, though traces of it remain in some of the names of the suburbs - Blackforest and Forestville for example. For Kaurna people, however, none of this has erased the deeper aspects of the land - and their spiritual connection with it - as Lucas notes > - the idea that people can have a spiritual connection to place is worth thinking about ]]> 2017-08-01 02:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/179815893 vasrl001 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180017338 During the weekend, I caught up with a friend for coffee down Rundle Street. As I was walking back to my car, I noticed, what looked to be some Indigenous symbols and artwork along the wall of a tall building. It was difficult to get a photo, as some of the symbols were hard to see and they were placed along the top half of the building. Although the designs were all in black, the lines were bold and contrasted quite well with the grey wall. Reflecting on it now, I think the design would look even more effective in the traditional colours of the Aboriginal flag or even if the design were to continue down the lower half of the building so as to capture the eyes of more people.

Where is this? I'll go check it out]]> 2017-08-03 04:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180017338 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180022306 On our walk we realised we have been studying in the Kaurna building for almost 2 years now, its nice that we able to acknowledge and reinforce that this is the land of the traditional custodians. Although, throughout our studies and every time we walk into this building we often forget the meaning of the building - although there's not much info on why the building was named after Kaurna. We went for a hunt for information of the building itself and why it was named after 'Kaurna' and we struggled to find this information, it would be nice to know more.

Indeed! Obviously it was named to honour the Kaurna nation and acknowledge Kaurna peoples' connections, but why this building, and who made the decision, I couldn't tell you]]> 2017-08-03 06:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180022306 shaly020 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180162248 During my walk I continued to see a common theme throughout. This was phrases like, "we respect their spiritual relationship with the land." - seen inside the student longue. Its something I've never really thought about and the word spiritual was something that I found to be quite intriguing. Coincidentally as I was doing my walk along north terrace I noticed a tram with indigenous artwork on it. I think it's nice to see artists/designers take influence and respect traditional artwork. Its something that i think is lacking ]]> 2017-08-05 05:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180162248 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180167003 A friend and I walked along North Terrace this week and paused at the points specified on the map.

The art near the Intercontinental Hotel was really beautiful, but as we wandered around, sat on the benches and looked at the art, I was disappointed that there was no text with it. I would've liked to know the story behind the art and the significance of the symbols. Hopefully in this course I can learn more about that.

We also paused for a while on the corner of North and West Terrace, and I thought a bit about the painting shared this week of the country before all the development. It struck me as quite a contrast to see all the concrete and construction, and to smell petrol and fast food rather than fresh air. While "progress" has undoubtedly brought us many good things, it's also taken away a lot of things, a true appreciation of nature and the beautiful land we live in being one of the them.

You'll need to do some research on some of the names included in the sculpture (this could form part of your final assignment - let me know if you're interested) - Tjilbruke (sometimes written Tirbruke, or Tjilbruki), and Ngurunderi (also some different spellings) are two of the most important Dreaming ancestors of the Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri People respectively (and there is some crossover in their stories). Both were responsible for making many of the features around the Adelaide Plains and Fleurieu Peninsula. Knowing about some of this really does change the way you look at the place and gives a whole new appreciation

]]> 2017-08-05 11:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180167003 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180199294 The walk was pretty interesting and allowed me to discover many new things that I didn't even knew before. I think it is good to come to realise how we are all still connected through things thats just surrounding us (the arts and the places). 
I also visited the museum and I saw the Doors (it just instantly grabbed my attention). I spend some time looking at the description and understanding the meaning behind the symbols and the intention of the artist. 

From my walk, I think people ignore and forget about the indigenous cultures because they have not been reinforced (promoted?) and with in this progressing world and fast pace society people only cares about whats important for them as individuals.  

Monica

Thanks Monica! I think people can also ignore it because there are no obvious signs - no structures or particular features - that force people to acknowledge Kaurna connections, especially in the urban areas coated with asphalt and cement. You really have to look - and look in a different way - to see it]]> 2017-08-06 15:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180199294 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180261244 From going on the walk I realised how many places have a deeper meaning and history. However most of these places felt so hidden, specifically at stop 6 Yerrakartarta made me realise I had been been walking along North Terrace for how many years without realising/knowing there was a public art display representing the history of the land. ]]> 2017-08-07 12:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180261244 carnj006 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180363797 During the walk I started to think about what everything was like before European settlers were here. How it would have looked/ sounded without all the cars and buildings. I started to wish I could have experienced it.
 As I looked around more though it made me happy to see connections to the Kaurna people in our society today, from simple things like naming a building the Kaurna building to spiritual works of art honoring the indigenous people or showing the history of this land.]]> 2017-08-08 13:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/180363797 https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/181795500 The walk for me was extremely eye opening as although I have walked that stretch numerous times before, I have never really noticed the Indigenous art, and I'm sure this is probably true for many other people. It was really interesting for me to see all the unique art which allowed me to connect with those who painted/sculptured them many years ago. The walk allowed me to connect with the Indigenous culture in a spiritual way and I was able to reflect on the struggles and journey's they have gone through- through their art pieces. After walking through the museum, i was instantly attracted to the school doors in which I plan to explore further for my upcoming reflective piece. ]]> 2017-08-21 02:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/stephen_atkinso/nmctsmghp02y/wish/181795500