Ankamuthi Traditional Owners explain the social and cultural significance of Possession Island for their clan group and discuss the ways in which every member of the clan had a role to play in gathering various foods.
In collaboration with the National Museum of Australia’s exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s voyage to Australia, this collection focuses on the history and culture of Indigenous communities along Australia’s east coast, from the locations Cook wrote about in his journals from that fateful voyage.
Gudang Yadhukenu Traditional Owners take us to the Captain Cook monument on Possession Island, which is where he planted the Union Jack, mistaking the island for the mainland.
In collaboration with the National Museum of Australia’s exhibition marking the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s voyage to Australia, this collection focuses on the history and culture of Indigenous communities along Australia’s east coast, from the locations Cook wrote about in his journals from that fateful voyage.
Just as bush tucker has been used to promote a healthy diet in indigenous Australia, Timor Leste is turning to its own local foods to combat high rates of malnutrition.
Two restaurants are now serving dishes based on native produce.
Many TImorese see indigenous plants as 'poverty food', so an Australian-funded project is educating them about the health value of eating local.
South-east Asia correspondent Anne Barker reports.
Daven and Michelle explore a Maori food trail to learn more about the native edible plants and traditional Maori foods with their guide, Chef Charles, who later prepares a special meal for them to enjoy in this episode of Wanderlust where Daven and Michelle find beauty and inspiration in the city of Rotorua, New Zealand.