NAIDOC Week with Corey Tutt
Curriculum Links:
Years:
Kindergarten-6
Digital experience
Cost
Free
Date: Wednesday 1 July, 12pm – 12:45pm (AEST)
Students will have the opportunity to hear Kamilaroi man Corey read his brand-new picture book Come Home, Bigibila – A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country. They will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with Corey.
Come Home, Bigibila
A story of an echidna finding its way back to Country.
Written by: Corey Tutt, Irma Gold
Illustrated by: Jessica Tedim
Bigibila was born on a night when Gawarrgay, the dark emu, was high in the sky.
The air tasted of native lime and was full of the sound of animal songs.
This is my Country, Bigibila thought. My place.
But when Bigibila finds herself far from her Country - how will she ever find her way back?
With Gamilaraay words seamlessly woven into the text, Bigibila's story explores our connection to family and place.
MoAD Learning is delighted to bring these engaging digital experiences to classrooms, fostering a love of learning and cultivating the next generation of civically minded young people.
About Corey Tutt
Corey Tutt is a Kamilaroi man who was born on Yuin Country in Nowra on the New South Wales south coast. He now lives on Birpii/Dhungatti Country. He is the CEO and founder of Deadly Science, and in 2020 was named the NSW Young Australian of the Year and a Human Rights Hero by the Australian Human Rights Commission. He is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney University. This is Corey's fourth book following The First Scientists, This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! and Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles.
Key information
45 minutes.
Suitable for large groups and multiple classes in the same session.
Please email digitalexcursions@moadoph.gov.au or call 02 6270 8222 with any questions.
We will send you a Zoom link upon registration.
This event will be recorded and made available to those who register for two weeks after the live event.
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