Changes

The work will have several rammed earth curved walls to be fabricated at the beginning of the pathway leading into the Memorial site. A feature visual timeline will be etched into clay tablets that meander along the full length of the walls, they will be reminiscent of the ''Waugal'' <ref>[http://slwa.wa.gov.au/swan_river/community_icon/waugal State Library of Western Australia-The Waugul:] Mythologically the Swan River was created by the Waugals (giant serpents), who carved waterways and valleys as they made their way to the mouth of the river at '''Fremantle'''. Noongar people have a responsibility to protect and care for the land and its waters as an integral part of their spirit and culture.</ref> moving in and out of the land as well as a connecting feature for the Burial Site. The walls, will gradually grade down until they disappear back into the earth.

The work will have several rammed earth curved walls to be fabricated at the beginning of the pathway leading into the Memorial site. A feature visual timeline will be etched into clay tablets that meander along the full length of the walls, they will be reminiscent of the ''Waugal'' <ref>[http://slwa.wa.gov.au/swan_river/community_icon/waugal State Library of Western Australia-The Waugul:] Mythologically the Swan River was created by the Waugals (giant serpents), who carved waterways and valleys as they made their way to the mouth of the river at '''Fremantle'''. Noongar people have a responsibility to protect and care for the land and its waters as an integral part of their spirit and culture.</ref> moving in and out of the land as well as a connecting feature for the Burial Site. The walls, will gradually grade down until they disappear back into the earth.

==Tracie Pushman on Yagan==

==Tracie Pushman on Yagan==

The story of '''Yagan''' lives strongly in the hearts of the ''Nyungar'' <ref>[http://books.google.com.au/books?id=ecue8nsB9OcC&pg=PA227&dq=Nyungar+people&hl=en&ei=F5IkTM23AsKHcbbQtc0C&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Nyungar%20people&f=false Being Black:] Aboriginal Cultures in Settled Australia ''by'' Ian Keen</ref> people. Son of Midgigooroo and Moyran, Yagan was a great leader of the Jondarup Ballaruk clan moeities. In the early years of colonisation by the British, the strangers to the area of Beeliar (Perth) were welcomed by the Indigenous people and seen as Djanga – returning spirits of the dead. As time went on, the increasing domination of the settler colony resulted in restrictions to land access for the custodians of the area, ultimately threatening their cultural wellbeing, and their relationship to country. Aboriginal resistance followed and Yagan will always be remembered for his intelligence, strength, courage and influence during this period of resistance.  

The story of '''Yagan''' lives strongly in the hearts of the ''Nyungar'' people.<ref>[http://books.google.com.au/books?id=ecue8nsB9OcC&pg=PA227&dq=Nyungar+people&hl=en&ei=F5IkTM23AsKHcbbQtc0C&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDAQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=Nyungar%20people&f=false Being Black:] Aboriginal Cultures in Settled Australia ''by'' Ian Keen</ref> Son of Midgigooroo and Moyran, Yagan was a great leader of the Jondarup Ballaruk clan moeities. In the early years of colonisation by the British, the strangers to the area of Beeliar (Perth) were welcomed by the Indigenous people and seen as Djanga – returning spirits of the dead. As time went on, the increasing domination of the settler colony resulted in restrictions to land access for the custodians of the area, ultimately threatening their cultural wellbeing, and their relationship to country. Aboriginal resistance followed and Yagan will always be remembered for his intelligence, strength, courage and influence during this period of resistance.  

As a cultural warrior, Yagan was fearless and highly respected both by his own countrymen and those of the settlement led by ''Captain James Stirling''. Yagan’s ability to bridge the cultural gap allowed the Nyungar people a voice for negotiation and a hope for cultural exchange. However, despite the friendships he had made with several families of importance and the infamy of his character, the Nyungar people continued to be dispossessed of land, marginalized and treated with cruelty. Because of his unusual position within the new society, Yagan was able to stand up for his people, which resulted in there being reward for his capture. Yagan was outlawed and on the 11th of July 1833, was shot dead for a reward of '''£30''' by two young brothers whom he had previously befriended. Yagan’s Head was then cut from his body and sent to [[England]].  

As a cultural warrior, Yagan was fearless and highly respected both by his own countrymen and those of the settlement led by ''Captain James Stirling''. Yagan’s ability to bridge the cultural gap allowed the Nyungar people a voice for negotiation and a hope for cultural exchange. However, despite the friendships he had made with several families of importance and the infamy of his character, the Nyungar people continued to be dispossessed of land, marginalized and treated with cruelty. Because of his unusual position within the new society, Yagan was able to stand up for his people, which resulted in there being reward for his capture. Yagan was outlawed and on the 11th of July 1833, was shot dead for a reward of '''£30''' by two young brothers whom he had previously befriended. Yagan’s Head was then cut from his body and sent to [[England]].