Using songlines, elders codify traditional knowledge to care for Country
PolicyThursday, May 7, 2026Mongabay

Using songlines, elders codify traditional knowledge to care for Country

A group of Warlpiri elders in Australia's Tanami Desert are documenting and codifying traditional ecological knowledge through songlines, emphasizing the importance of these cultural practices in managing and caring for their Country. This effort highlights the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and environmental stewardship.

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