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The Secret of Dreaming Once there was nothing. Nothing but the Spirit of All Life For a long time there was nothing. Then in the mind of the Spirit of Life …a Dreaming began. In the empty darkness there was a dreaming of Fire. And the colour of Fire burned...

The Dreamtime or "Dreaming" is often used to refer to a set of beliefs or spirituality. For instance, an Indigenous Australian might say that they have Kangaroo Dreaming, or Shark Dreaming, or Honey Ant Dreaming, or any combination of Dreamings pertinent...

How the kangaroo got its pouch Long ago the kangaroo was grooming her joey on the bank of a brook. They liked to listen to the water burble as the mama combed her baby’s fur. On this day, an old wombat staggered toward them. “Oh dear,” the kangaroo whispered...

Storytelling is an integral part of life for Indigenous Australians; it plays a great role in educating children. The stories explain how the land was created; how to behave and why etc. Stories are used as part of children's education. Then, adults pass...