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Dreamtime Country Sacred Lands Indoor Floor Mat
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Transform classroom environments into immersive cultural learning spaces with the Dreamtime Country – Sacred Lands Indoor Floor Mat. Featuring the powerful and evocative artwork "My Country, Sacred Place" by acclaimed Aboriginal artist Uncle John Smith Gumbula, this large-format floor mat invites children to connect with the spirit of Country through vibrant storytelling and traditional symbolism. More than a decorative feature, this floor mat becomes a cultural anchor—offering an inclusive foundation for learning that honours the rich heritage, land, and stories of Australia’s First Nations Peoples.
The intricately printed artwork reflects sacred relationships with land, water, animals, and kinship systems, providing a visual landscape that encourages inquiry, imagination, and cultural respect. Designed for durability, the mat includes a non-slip rubber backing and soft polyester surface, making it safe and suitable for early learning centres, libraries, and indoor cultural zones. Its generous size offers ample space for group learning, yarning circles, or quiet reflection. The Dreamtime Country floor mat is an essential teaching tool that nurtures respectful conversation, builds identity and belonging, and enriches understanding of Indigenous perspectives in a meaningful and accessible way.
Educational Benefits:
- Encourages cultural awareness and appreciation through authentic Indigenous artwork.
- Supports identity and belonging by connecting children to stories of land and community.
- Inspires visual literacy, storytelling and artistic expression.
- Enhances learning environments with inclusive and culturally responsive design.
Classroom Ideas:
- Use during Dreamtime storytelling sessions or yarning circles.
- Set up a cultural reflection area or meditation space with the mat as a centrepiece.
- Inspire art activities based on the symbols and colours in the mat.
- Use in conjunction with discussions about land, environment and Indigenous stewardship.
Safety & Information:
- Recommended Age: 3 years and up
- Measurements: 200 cm (L) x 140 cm (W)
- Materials: Short weave polyester top, non-slip rubber backing
- Care Instructions: Easy to wipe clean; for indoor use only; place on flat surfaces
About the Artist:
JOHN SMITH GUMBULA
‘QEII SILVER JUBILEE QUEEN’S TRUST AWARDEE’
CULTURAL AMBASSADOR | SENIOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS ADVISOR | CHIEF CREATIVE
Biography brief:
Uncle John Smith Gumbula began his remarkable artistic and cultural journey at an early age in the winter of 1978 at the age of ten, from a hospital bed in Mount Morgan, Gangulu Country Queensland, after being diagnosed with Scheuermann’s disease a spinal condition that would become the unexpected catalyst for a lifetime of creative and cultural expression.
Today, Uncle John Smith Gumbula stands as a highly respected Cultural Ambassador, with over four decades of dedicated advocacy and leadership across the arts, cultural affairs, education, technology, and innovation. A proud Wakka Wakka | Gurang Gurang man, with Gamilaroi and Iman family lineage, Uncle John holds strong cultural connections with Indigenous communities across Queensland, and Nationwide.
As a proud adopted son of the Yolŋu people of Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island) in Arnhem Land, Uncle John carries with him a deep and diverse wealth of cultural knowledge, lived wisdom, traditional practices, and storytelling. His experience spans more than four decades, with a broad local and international footprint that has evolved across multiple industries, sectors, and diverse communities, making him a trusted and unifying voice in the journey toward reconciliation, cultural empowerment, inclusion, shared futures, and generational change.
On his late mother’s side, he also carries an ancient Irish and Scottish bloodline, creating a unique cultural identity that bridges First Nations and Celtic traditions.
Recipient of the prestigious ‘QEII Silver Jubilee Queen’s Trust Award’, Uncle John is internationally well versed and traveled, recognised for his passionate leadership in “creating cultural bridges of understanding on a world stage.” His passion, wisdom and philosophy is to inspire, and be inspired, we are teachers and students for each other on this dreaming pathway journey of life. Formulating diverse creative practice and cultural consultancy have evolved on his global journey, highlighting the cultural spiritual significance and celebrating Indigenous knowledge and wisdom, establishing cross-cultural strategic partnerships, and positioning meaningful educational creative inclusion across multiple sectors, and global nations.
“My Cultural Heritage proudly resonates in my Heart, Spirit, and Life, keeping culture strong and alive, spiritually and physically connecting me to Country.”
Uncle John Smith Gumbula - Aspiring Elder | Uncle & Grandfather
This furniture has a risk of falling over. Wall anchors should be used when an item has a warning tip over label.
Children have died from furniture tipover.
- ALWAYS secure this furniture with an anchor device.
- NEVER allow children to stand, climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves.
- NEVER open more than one drawer at a time.
- ALWAYS place heavy items down low.
