Modern Australian

lessons from stone – Indigenous thinking and the Law

  • Written by Tyson Yunkaporta, Senior Lecturer Indigenous Knowledges, Deakin University
lessons from stone – Indigenous thinking and the LawThe sacred site of Uluru. In our Law we know that rocks are sentient and contain spirit. Dan peled/AAP

In Dreaming stories, Emu is often a narcissist who damages social relationships. These stories teach us about the protocols for living sustainably, and warn us about unsustainable behaviours. The basic protocols of Aboriginal society, like most...