Galup VR Experience (ATOM Study Guide)

For many millennia, Lake Monger was a traditional Noongar camping and meeting place known as Galup (Kaarlup) – place of fire. Today, thousands of people visit the lake and its iconic black swans without knowing the events that happened there or understanding the significance of this important site. Noongar Elder Doolann-Leisha Eatts spent her life sharing the story of what really happened at Galup / Lake Monger. Galup VR Experience invites you to sit by her fire and hear the truth for yourself. Joining Doolann in the film are Noongar man Ian Wilkes and his son Calven who guide viewers around the lake and shed light on the little-known massacre of Noongar people that occurred there in 1830. Reflecting on the ongoing impact of colonisation, this intimate truth-telling experience brings people together for connection and healing and will resonate with viewers long after they leave.

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Galup VR Experience is recommended for school students from Years 8 to 12 in the following learning areas:

• English
• Humanities and Social Science
• Media Arts