Learning on Country: Cultural foundations
Community-led cultural learning through place, story and connection.
Why learn on Country?
Learning on Country provides a place-based learning experience led by Traditional Owners and cultural knowledge holders. On Country, learning is grounded in story, relationship and local knowledge, creating opportunities for reflection and deeper understanding. Participants are encouraged to engage with the cultural authority of the people and place hosting the experience and consider how this informs their ongoing cultural learning journey.
SELF-DETERMINATION
Supporting Community-Led Learning
In line with AIDA’s commitment to self-determination, Traditional Owners and community partners retain authority over the content and delivery of each experience, including what knowledge is appropriate to share and how it is shared.
Learning on Country is delivered on a cost-recovery basis, with fees supporting the Traditional Owners, cultural educators and community organisations who host and lead the learning.
What to Expect
Each Learning on Country experience is shaped by the Country, community and people who host it. Typically delivered over half a day, participants are invited to slow down, listen, observe and engage in ways that encourage deeper reflection and connection.
On Country
Guided time on Country and visits to culturally significant places.
Story, Knowledge and Yarning
Storytelling, yarning and opportunities to learn through local knowledge, perspectives and lived experience.
Reflection and Connection
A chance to slow down, reflect and build deeper cultural understanding through relationship and place.
Varied Experiences
Locations, activities and experiences vary depending on the host community and local cultural protocols.
Next Learning on Country
Yitpi Yartapuultiku
Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Friday 15 October 2027
- Port Adelaide, South Australia
- Half day