Product Overview
Anangu Way follows Keenan, a 34-year-old father of three, as he embarks on a journey to reconnect with his father, Lydon, and his cultural heritage. The last time the two men were together on Country, Keenan was just eight years old. Since then, their relationship has been shaped by both physical and emotional distance, with Keenan growing up in the city while Lydon remained in the bush.
Seeking to reconnect, Kennan travels from Perth to Lydon’s remote community. Here, he learns how to make a woomera – a traditional Anangu tool. Through the process of gathering materials and crafting the woomera, Keenan learns not only his father’s culture, but also stories of Country and ancestral knowledge.
Through his journey, Keenan gains a deeper understanding of both his father’s life and the Anangu way of living. Anangu Way is an intimate story of reconciliation, cultural rediscovery, and the unspoken bonds that connect father and son.
Curriculum Links:
This study guide is designed to support educators and students in exploring the themes presented in Anangu Way. The guide provides curriculum-linked activities and discussion prompts to deepen students’ understanding of cultural identity, connection to Country, and the significance of storytelling in reconciliation and healing.
This resource is suitable for students in Years 7 and above, with relevance to the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories. It supports learning in the following learning areas:
- English
- HASS
- Media Arts
