Our First Nations’ Cultural uses of Australian Native Plants as Foods

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First Nations Cultural Connections and Contemporary Uses of Australian Native Plants as Foods

Cove Civic Centre Library

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Contemporary Use of Australian Native Plants as Foods - Join us for a unique exploration of Australian native plants in cooking! Discover the contemporary use of these vibrant, native ingredients in delicious finger foods and sip on aromatic native herb teas. It’s a sensory journey celebrating Australia’s rich culinary heritage—don’t miss out on this flavourful experience! About Your PresentersNgarrpadla Daphney Paringangki Rickett (Aunty Daphney River Woman Rickett)Born in the Riverland, South Australia, Ngarrpadla Daphney Paringangki Rickett (Aunty Daphney River Woman Rickett) is a Kaurna, Ngarrindgeri, Latji Latji, Nharangga woman. Ngarrpadla Daphney has dedicated most of her life to her Aboriginal community and is committed to empowering her people and passing on knowledge and skills in the hope of a brighter future in education and employment, and better way of life for Australia’s First Nation’s people. She is also dedicated to acts of reconciliation, believing that working together with her Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal sisters and brothers assists in developing meaningful relationships. Daphney’s goal is to have a positive outcome, mutual respect and a deeper understanding of Culture and Country. Ngarrpadla Daphney Paringangki Rickett is a respected Elder, a well-known artist and is famous for her knowledge of Traditional use of plants found in Australia. Dolores Amos - Ranger DDolores Amos, also known as Ranger D, is a white woman of German descent. She is a conservation land manager with 35 years experience working and living amongst our natural world. Ranger D has a passion for the environment and has the ethos of embracing education in conservation and believes that environmental education is fundamental to the future of our world.Ranger D uses her knowledge of native plants and animals as a conduit to learn about Australia’s shared histories in many areas of the curriculum and in support of wider community learning. Her connection with Country and her knowledge of the ecology of the Fleurieu Peninsula led her to investigate the use of natural resources as food, medicine, art and implements. Ranger D has spent the last 25 years learning from and working alongside members of the Kaurna community and other First Nations peoples throughout Australia.Ngarrpadla Daphney and Dolores first met around ten years ago. There was an instant connection, and the pair have worked together since, passing on their shared knowledge to anyone who will listen.

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