Tales from Toastmasters

Ring Trees Episode 4

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:20:12 +0000

Dr. Peter Mourik discusses the legal considerations for protecting Aboriginal ring trees in Victoria, highlighting the lack of protection for these trees under current legislation. He emphasizes the cultural and historical significance of the trees and advocates for public education and legislative action to preserve them for future generations.

Ring Trees Episode 3.2

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 05:41:08 +0000

Dr. Pieter Mourik discusses the importance of properly identifying and registering Aboriginal ringtrees. He emphasizes the need for experienced verification by the Aboriginal Corporation to ensure legal protection. Dr. Mourik also stresses the significance of public education about Aboriginal history and culture, while highlighting the innovation and skill of Aboriginal people. The script also encourages reaching out to the local Aboriginal corporation for verification and inclusion in the important tree register.

Ring Trees Episode 2

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:06:44 +0000

Dr Pieter Mourik discusses the presence and significance of Aboriginal Ringtrees in Australia, highlighting their location, importance, and characteristics. He shares historical anecdotes about how these trees were used and points out that they can be found in various regions of Australia, except for Tasmania, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Aboriginal Ring Tree Introduction

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 01:46:59 +0000

The story begins, with a little history of how the aboriginal ring trees were used to define boundaries, mark special places, and point to specific events, over 300 years ago.