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Brenda McBride, an Aboriginal lady from the Kamilaroi language group of north-western NSW, walks through the Narran Lakes near Walgett pointing out various native plants and how they were used by Aboriginal people in the past. She also highlights the midden which is the second largest in NSW. This documentary is one of nineteen that comprises the Through Our Eyes series features Aboriginal Elders and knowledge-holders from the Ngemba, Kamilaroi and Euahlayi language groups in north-western NSW (Brewarrina, Walgett and Lightning Ridge) describing the land management practices and social, spiritual and cultural knowledge that enabled their people to care for the country for tens of thousands of years.

Brenda McBride, an Aboriginal lady from the Kamilaroi language group of north-western NSW identifies various native plants in the Lightning Ridge (Euahlayi) area and how they were used by Aboriginal people in the past. The identifies plants used for foods, tool-making, ceremonial purposes and for contraception. This documentary is one of nineteen that comprises the Through Our Eyes series features Aboriginal Elders and knowledge-holders from the Ngemba, Kamilaroi and Euahlayi language groups in north-western NSW (Brewarrina, Walgett and Lightning Ridge) describing the land management practices and social, spiritual and cultural knowledge that enabled their people to care for the country for tens of thousands of years.

Elizabeth Wallace, an Aboriginal lady from north-western NSW, speaks about two native plants and their uses: quinine and quandongs. This documentary is one of nineteen that comprises the Through Our Eyes series features Aboriginal Elders and knowledge-holders from the Ngemba, Kamilaroi and Euahlayi language groups in north-western NSW (Brewarrina, Walgett and Lightning Ridge) describing the land management practices and social, spiritual and cultural knowledge that enabled their people to care for the country for tens of thousands of years.

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