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What can our observations, without a set calendar or clock, tell us about time? 

For centuries, the Kaurna people have been immersing themselves in the cycles of the environment. Through observing patterns in the landscape, they have developed a seasonal calendar. Their seasons reflect the specificities of local place.

We can track the movement and circularity of time by listening and observing. Take in the life stage of certain plants, the movements and behaviour of animals, and the winds and weather patterns.

Perhaps the next time you are out in nature, you may make your own seasonal observations. Do you notice certain birds appearing, what does the soil feel like, how is the creek moving, where are animals congregating? And when? What are the connections between these natural phenomena that link them, and you, within time?

Explore interactive seasonal stories told by Story Teller and Artist Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer from the Mullawirra Meyunna, who will take you on a journey in preparation for each Kaurna season.

Kuri Kurru (Turning Circle) our Kaurna seasonal touchscreens was awarded WINNER of Permanent Exhibition or Gallery Fitout at Museum and Galleries National Awards (MAGNA) at the Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA) 2022 Conference.

“An innovative, accessible and powerful multimedia interactive. Kuri Kurru (Turning Circle) is a beautiful and evocative installation which beautifully connects visitors with Indigenous Knowledge via engaging and immersive technology.”

  • Bokarra

    Bokarra

    THE SEASON BETWEEN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

    A time when the heat on the land becomes dry and the hot northerly winds begin. This is a time of tribal gatherings and ceremonial cultural practice. 

     

    The Kuri Palti would be called by the Mullawirra Meyunna – the Dry Forest People. They would bring many tribal family clans together in the peace lore of country, ceremony and cultural practice. 

     

    In this interactive seasonal story, Story Teller and Artist Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer from the Mullawirra Meyunna, will take you on a journey in preparation for the Kaurna Meyunna season of Bokarra, the season between January and February.

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    Parnatti

    THE SEASON BETWEEN MARCH AND APRIL

    “All biological living organisms are interconnected and each rely on each other and Kaurna cultural learnings as they go through 

    the cycle of birth/life/death and rebirth. Parnatti is followed through the stars where a certain star acts as the convener of what is coming as it rises and falls.” 

     

    In this interactive seasonal story, Story Teller and Artist Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer from the Mullawirra Meyunna – the Dry Forest people, will take you on a journey in preparation for the Kaurna Meyunna season of Parnatti, the season between March and April.

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    Wodliworngatti

    THE SEASON BETWEEN MAY AND JUNE

    It is time of building sturdy wind and water proof shelters (wodlis) out of large branches from fallen trees for the coming of the wet and cold. A community of shelters were built to provide warmth and protection from the icy cold South West winds that begin to blow.  

    In this interactive seasonal story, Story Teller and Artist Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer from the Mullawirra Meyunna – the Dry Forest people, will take you on a journey in preparation for the Kaurna Meyunna season of Wodliworngatti, the season between May and June.

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    Kudlilla

    THE SEASON BETWEEN JULY AND AUGUST

    “Ngai Icharlee – My friends, do you see what sits within my song? Purle, my Spirit, my ancestors, my story of place, my dreaming. See my light, see my heart, you are light 

    too, touch and see. Journey with me my friends and I will share light, heart and spirit of this place.”  

    Purle Munaintya, meaning “star lore” in the language of the Kaurna Meyunna of the Adelaide Plains, is an interactive touchscreen story that will take you on a journey during the Kaurna Meyunna  season of Kudlilla, the wet season between July and August. 

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    Willuti

    THE SEASON BETWEEN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER

    “All biological living organisms are connected and each rely on each other and tribal cultural learnings as they go through the cycle of birth/life/death and rebirth.”  

    In this interactive seasonal story, Story Teller and Artist Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer from the Mullawirra Meyunna – the Dry Forest people, will take you on a journey in preparation for the Kaurna Meyunna season of Willutti, the season between September and October.

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    Woltatti

    THE SEASON BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER

    “Fire is lore for country. Wisdom of the fire was carried by few people in the tribal clans… Woltatti is a star which initiates the time of this cultural practice.”   

    In this interactive seasonal story, Story Teller and Artist Karl ‘Winda’ Telfer from the Mullawirra Meyunna – the Dry Forest people, will take you on a journey in  preparation for the Kaurna Meyunna season of Woltatti, the hot season between November and December.

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