This project, funded by “Investing in Women Grassroots Grant Program” commenced the process of reintroducing cultural digging stick farming for the women of Tyntyndyer. Led by the Traditional Owner’s Board of Tyntyndyer Homestead Inc, the project has been a step in supporting keeping culture strong and was an important milestone in the ongoing work to revitalise the Tyntyndyer site.
The project culminated in an On Country event in March 2024, bringing together participants and collaborators to learn about Country, undertake preparatory works in order to heal Country and then plant Country to support ongoing healing. The focus area for the planting day was the cultural dance ground.
This project was implemented through collaboration of Tyntyndyer Homestead Inc Board of Management with key partners – La Trobe University, SBLA landscape architecture practice and the University of Tasmania (UTAS) School of Architecture & Design (Dr Helen Norrie and Dr Jacqueline Power). In addition, the project also engaged with the Friends of Tynytyndyer organisation to support the project’s aims.