Importance of Songlines in Indigenous Knowledge System

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Writing Task 1: Evidence based writing
IISS1003 Indigenous Science and STEM
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Acknowledgment of Country
I begin to acknowledge to the old traditional custodians of Australia who help me to
understand the importance of songlines. I also pay my respect to all elders and also extend my
respect towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. They have a talent and a memory
technique which they are used for giving name to all animals and plants.
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