Tales from Toastmasters

By: Carole McCulloch
  • Summary

  • Aboriginal Ring Trees: Introduction by Dr. Pieter Mourik

    2024 Essential Ancestry Podcast
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Episodes
  • Ring Trees Episode 4
    Mar 11 2024

    Dr. Peter Mourik discusses the legal considerations for protecting Aboriginal ring trees in Victoria, highlighting the lack of protection for these trees under current legislation. He emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of the trees and advocates for public education and legislative action to preserve them for future generations.

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    5 mins
  • Ring Trees Episode 3.2
    Mar 9 2024

    Dr. Pieter Mourik discusses the importance of properly identifying and registering Aboriginal ringtrees. He emphasizes the need for experienced verification by the Aboriginal Corporation to ensure legal protection. Dr. Mourik also stresses the significance of public education about Aboriginal history and culture, while highlighting the innovation and skill of Aboriginal people. The script also encourages reaching out to the local Aboriginal corporation for verification and inclusion in the important tree register.

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    4 mins
  • Ring Trees Episode 2
    Mar 8 2024

    Dr Pieter Mourik discusses the presence and significance of Aboriginal Ringtrees in Australia, highlighting their location, importance, and characteristics. He shares historical anecdotes about how these trees were used and points out that they can be found in various regions of Australia, except for Tasmania, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

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    4 mins

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.