River animals
Our First People’s Educator Di-Di Vaha’akolo shares some special drawings from our River of Language exhibition
Education and Learning
Activities and information that connects to First Peoples knowledge, by providing education and learning experiences that are informed by First Peoples cultural owners and custodians.
Creation Stories
Stories that help to explain the history and traditional beliefs held by First Peoples.
Victorian Aboriginal languages
Listen to Koorie people speaking the names of their own languages.
First Peoples: Language, Culture and History
Years 3–9
Explore some of the unique aspects of Victorian First People's culture and learn more about the dark side of Australia's colonial history
Teacher resources for First Peoples
Extend your experience of the First Peoples exhibition with these resources for the classroom.
Wangilatha Wangu nga Kiyawatha | Singing Songs and Telling Stories
Author, Illustrator and singer of songs: Brendan Kennedy Tati Tati Wadi Wadi Mutti Mutti
Produced by: Wunungu Awara: Animating Indigenous Knowledges, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre, Monash University
pathangalu wiringil yakatha kathinatha | Pelican Catches Golden Perch
karawi mirndai puyindhata tirrili turti | Big Snake in the Night Sky Stars
wara mirmbul gagada | Making a Fish Trap
dinawi purtowen | Cockatoo Sunset
kulpi murrembin | Water Rats
Continue celebrating NAIDOC week
Arts and Cultures
Living arts and cultures have been at the core of First Peoples practices since time immemorial.
Science and Technology
Learn more about how First Peoples have been using scientific methods, such as observation and experimentation in their everyday life.
Activism
Learn about activism and survival of First Peoples of Australia through stories and some of our collection items of protest.
Engaging First Educators at Museums Victoria Store
To celebrate NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) week Museums Victoria Store has curated a shopping experience that share and celebrate the living cultures, histories, and knowledge of First Peoples. Many items from this experience support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses, individuals and are Australian-made products. Our curated collection promotes the vibrancy and diversity of Australia’s First Peoples - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.