AT_Culture

When educators hear “STEM,” they often picture robotics kits, coding apps, lab coats and magnifying glasses. What they don’t always see is this:

• First Nations peoples are the world’s first scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.
• For over 65,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have observed, tested, refined, calculated, engineered and innovated in ways that sustained complex societies across this continent.

The issue is not whether Aboriginal perspectives connect to STEM. The issue is that Western definitions of “science” have been positioned as the only science. Let’s expand the lens.

Western science often prioritises:

• Written documentation
• Laboratory settings
• Individual discovery
• Extraction and control

First Nations knowledge systems prioritise:

• Deep observation
• Oral transmission
• Intergenerational testing
• Sustainability and custodianship
• Relational accountability to Country

When we position Aboriginal knowledge as “cultural” and Western knowledge as “scientific,” we unintentionally reinforce a hierarchy. It’s time to challenge that narrative.

Check out our article “Let's Yarn About: Aboriginal Perspectives in STEM” via the link in the comments

Sharing some of the beauty of our Aboriginal Culture with the children that are growing up with our children...that's our kind of reconciliation 🪃🖤👣

tiny graduates, but HUGE personalities!
What a fun day sharing some of our beautiful Aboriginal Culture with the little legends and their teachers at Tiny Graduates Early Learning Centre 🪃🖤👣

PRESCHOOL AND ELC PEOPLES 🚨
Please check out details and send some of your staff along. Plenty to yarn about, share and learn.

Healthy Cities Australia
Southern Youth & Family Services
AT_Culture

In the coming weeks we are thrilled to share our packed speaker line-up for the upcoming professional networking event, Connecting Communities Through Play.

Up first is Adam Towney creator of AT_Culture, a program designed to beautifully introduce Aboriginal culture in a way that's appropriate for young children (3 - 6 year olds). The program is built on identity, creativity, and connection and stands with pride and resilience in the early childhood sector.

Join us Wed, 10 June from 4:30 - 7:00pm to hear from this incredible speaker.

Register now for your ticket, they're going fast! https://bit.ly/2026Play

Let me know if you're keen!
[email protected]

Spending time with the 0-2 year olds at
Enjoyed exploring senses, sounds and stories 👣👏🏽

6 sessions completed with Kinder Kare Early Learning Centre 👣🖤
Beautiful, humbling feedback from their Director.
Appreciate you all!
Mandaang guwu / Yadinji!

Ripper day working with the kids and staff at Little Zak's Academy