Heed the call of nature and leave it all behind, get back to your grass ancestral roots.
Leave
it to us!
Our mission is to help you get back to your grass roots through learning all the traditional aboriginal ways in a modern world to become happy and fulfilled.
If you get this fealing that you wants to run away to the bush, Its the call of nature from your ancestors and it makes you want to leave it all behind.
This is your ancestral calling.
Celebrate
Australia's
First Nations
PEOPLE AND THERE CULTURE.
Michael’s heritage is a rich tapestry that extends back to his grandfather from the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory. His grandfather, a respected Aboriginal Australian Stockman, along with his contemporaries, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation. This legacy was carried forward by Michael’s father, another proud Stockman.
However, their identities extended beyond their professions. They were the custodians of an ancient ancestral calling, deeply rooted in their indigenous culture. This specialized spiritual and cultural knowledge, a treasure trove of wisdom, has been passed down through generations.
Today, this legacy resides with Michael. Although he has chosen a different path and is not a Stockman, he is the proud inheritor of this ancestral wisdom. He carries forward this legacy, etching his own path while staying true to his roots. This is more than a family tradition; it’s a living testament to their enduring heritage and the timeless wisdom of their ancestors. Michael’s story is a testament to the fact that one can honor their heritage and make their own mark in the world.
A range of specific tailored solutions to meet your educational needs, delivered at your Educational Facility
All staff have an approved Current WWC (Working With Children Check)
All events have a risk assessment performed and then a programme is built around the risk assessment outcomes to controls all risks for your event.
risk assessment
Smoking Ceremony
Life lessons
Motivational Speeches
For Young Aboriginals
Bush Tucker
Traditional Nature Adventures Tours
Self-Paced Tour
Semi-Guided Tour
Fully Guided Tour
Self-Paced Tour is for the unstructured tourers that want to do there own thing.
Semi-Guided Tours are a great way of finding yourself especially if you understand the bush and need some guidance.
Fully-Guided Tours are the best way of finding yourself especially if your unsure of the bush and your calling.
What Our Clients Say
Bexley North Public School
BNPS Assistant Principal
Thank you Michael for bringing the Aboriginal culture to our school and being a part of the year 6 students send off.
The students leaving BNPS had a great send off for the start of year 7 in the new year.
The Smoking Ceremony has had a great impact on the students and parents within the school and will be remembered for a long time to come.
“Your engaging sessions on Aboriginal culture have been a highlight of our term. The smoke ceremony was a unique experience that our students will remember for years to come. We look forward to having you back in the future to continue this important cultural education.”
“We are incredibly grateful for your teachings on the smoke ceremony and Aboriginal culture. Our students have gained a deeper understanding and appreciation for the rich history and traditions of the Aboriginal people. Your passion and knowledge have truly enriched our curriculum.”
About the Artist
GORDON LANDSEN MILLYINDIRRI
Gordon Landsen Milyindirri was a Gudanji man from Borroloola in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory. His language is Yanyuwa. Gordon taught the children at Yungurie outstation about culture and to sing ceremony songs and dance corroboree.
Links to Supported Sites & Events:
Watch the connected Hit Video
The Bunyarabugalma Youth Wellbeing App
More About Michael’s Ancestral Connections
Michael has Bundjalung/Gamilaroy ancestral connections through his maternal grandmother Leigh and Alawa (NT) through his paternal grandmother.
Michael's family is involved in a number of businesses. Paul Dodd CEO, Corporate Culcha and Craig Brown, together with his wife Libby operate Aboriginal Counselling while his grandmother Leigh, holds an MBA and operates a consultancy service. Dr. Shauna Bostock, Leigh, Paul and Craig's maternal second cousin, has also published a book Reaching Back Through Time, documenting her research about her Bundjalung ancestry.
Michael’s Sisters
Michael’s at Roper River
SmokingCeremoney.org has been approved by the following Organisations:
The Kinship Festival Committee
Chair Persons Approval
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