Indigenous Totems

What is a Totem ?

• A law created by elders

• A place that is important to the clan

• An object, symbol or animal that has significance

• A long pole with animals carved into it

What is the main difference between Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders?

What is Kinship?

• Relationship to people

• Relationship with Mum and Dad

• Relationship with others, the universe and their role

• Relationship to oneself

What is the main purpose of Aboriginal Totems?

• Reflect roles and responsibilities

• Identify individuals

• Piece of art

What is true about Aboriginal Totems?

• They are animals

• They are offerings to the Dreamtime elders

• They are believed to be descendants of Dreamtime heroes

• They are seen as the past elders

Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Totems the same?

• Yes

• No

What do Torres Strait Islander Totems often reflect?

• The sea

• The sky

• The land

• The people

Totems are passed down throughout the generations

• True

• False