“Galang Gumba Daru: G’day!
I’m Adrian, a man of the Wakka Wakka people. I am grateful to be able to share with you some insight into my connection with Country. What you can see here in the photo is an ancient practice from our culture – fire on Country. To many of us, fire is an important element of Country and its wellbeing. The land loves a good fire that is performed in a cultural way. Everything on Country greatly benefits from our fire practices; from plants, to animals, to fungi and insects. There is something for everyone when a fire comes through. As someone who works in the environmental field, this is something I am passionate about – helping Country to stay strong and healthy.
It’s hard to describe, but whenever we do these burns, I like to think of Country really enjoying the fire. Almost like it’s happy and celebrating, or even dancing. There’s just something so calming about being in the presence of Country during a burn.”