24 December 2005
Hunters and Gatherers
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Our ancient ancestors survived by hunting and gathering until about 12,000 years ago. In the settled and industrialised world we live in today some isolated societies have retained their ancient practices, but have the rest of us given up the time-consuming and exhausting practice of collecting fruit and vegetables and chasing animals in the wild?
Well, I've discovered that we haven't. Even though our farmers produce enough food for everyone and our supermarket shelves are stocked to overflowing, we continue to keep our eyes open for a free lunch. Hunting and gathering seems to be deeply etched into our psyche. And in Australia we have an advantage because living off the land is a relatively recent memory for us. Kerry Stewart talks to some modern-day hunters and gatherers.
Guests
Laurel Evelyn Dyson
Author Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney
Brad Shone
CERES Community Environment Group Melbourne
Gary Brown
Fisherman, TAFE teacher - Recreational Fishing
Jesse, Liam, Hannah & Kenzo
Mulberry gatherers
Anna de Luca
Wild herb gatherer - Melbourne
Nefi & Nuha Saad
Wild herb gatherers - Sydney
Publication
Title: How to Cook a Galah
Author : Laurel Evelyn Dyson
Publisher: Lothian Books
Further Information
CERES - Orchard project Melbourne
http://www.ceres.org.au/
