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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories &cultureCross-curriculum priority

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'Too Dark to See' documentarysheds new light on blackdiggersThis year, Western SydneyUniversity and the Australian WarMemorial are correcting the recordwith the documentar y, 'Too Dark to See'. But the project is notjust a �lm - it also includes a phot ographic exhibition and acommemorative book, published in time for Rememb rance Day.

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aring-the-spirit-of-our-anzacs/too_dark_to_see_documentary ― SAM BOSWELL

The apology

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ACARA overview

Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Histories and Cultures- The Australian Curriculumv8.1The Australian Curriculum setsconsistent national standar ds toimprove learning outcomes for all y oung Australians. ACARAacknowledges the gap in learning outcomes between Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander students and their non-Indigenouspeers. It recognises the need for the A ustralian Curriculum t oprovide every opportunity possible to 'close the gap'.

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Short mockumentarySatirical role reversal

BabaKiueria (TV Short 1986)Directed by Don Featherstone. WithMichelle Torres, Bob Maza, KevinSmith, Cecily Polson. Role reversalstudy of the historically inaccurate"plight" of Australian Aborigines inmodern Anglo-Sax on society. Indigenous "whities" [sic] arebeing persecuted b y racist black people who inv aded the�ctitious countr y of BabaKiueria.

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Utopia - A �lm by John Pilger - Of�cial trailerJohn Pilger of�cial mailing list: http:/ /eepurl.com/3JNc9 This isone of the most extr aordinary �lms about Australia. This isUtopia, an epic production by the Emmy and Bafta winning �lm-maker and journalist John Pilger . Utopia is a vast region innorthern Australia and home to the oldest human pr esence onearth.

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Scoop.it! Teacher resourcescurated by Maree Whiteley

Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander histories and cultureTeacher resources for AustralianCurriculum

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TG_TheRabbitsPDF document

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Historical inquiry explores differentperspectives

Who was Woolarawarre Bennelong?

Finding Bennelong |

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Review: Stolen GirlEarly in the 1900s, in rur al andremote communities all o ver ,Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander children were stolen fromtheir families. The y were taken inthe day, in the night, whilst alone, and sometimes ripp ed fromthe very arms of their par ents.

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Australian GeographicCustom lettering for a wor d mapshowing over 380 Aboriginal tribesand dialects in their r espectivelocations. Under dir ection fromMike Rossi.

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Collaborating for IndigenousRights 1957-1973In February 1965 a group ofUniversity of Sydney studentsorganised a bus tour of westernand coastal New South W alestowns. Their purpose was thr eefold. The students planned t odraw public attention t o the poor state of Aboriginal health,education and housing.

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7 episodes narrating what happens whenthe world's oldest living cultureencounters the greatest empire

First AustraliansFirst Australians is a landmarkdocumentary series that tells avery different story of Australia. Ithas been described as " one ofthe...

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Investigating WWII history andcitizenship

Darwin defendersPDF document

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Culturally signi�cant objects

CollectionsWe hold the world's largestcollection dedicated t o AustralianAboriginal and Torres StraitIslander cultures and histories. Ourcollection is highly signi�cant bothas a keeping place for cultur allysigni�cant objects, and as a r esource for anybody looking t oimprove their knowledge of Aboriginal and T orres Strait Islanderhistory and culture.

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bringing_them_home_reportPDF document

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Bringing them home: separation of Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander children from their familiesThis documentar y DVD was produced in 1997 and forms par t ofthe Bringing them home education r esource for use inAustralian classrooms. For more on the report see:https://www.humanrights.go v.au/publications/bringin g-them-home-stolen-children-report-1997 This resource is based on'Bringing them home ' , the report of the National Inquir y into theSeparation of Aboriginal and T orres Strait Islander Childr en fromTheir Families, and on the hist ory of forcible separation andother policies which ha ve impacted on the liv es of IndigenousAustralians.

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Yulunga Traditional Indigenous Games resource FINALPDF document

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On this day | 13th February 2008 | Kevin Rudd apologisesto Australia's stolen generationsOn the 13th of February 2008, Kevin Rudd apologised t o victimsof the stolen generation. It was a 361 wor d carefully craftedapology, but sorry was the only wor d the indigenous people ofAustralia were longing to hear. A day many people tho ughtwould never come. See mor e at tennews.com.au

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Aboriginal war history

Anzac Day Coloured DiggermarchIn Australia the 'ANZACs' have herostatus and Anzac Da y is a day ofmany commemor ations whereAustralia's ex-servicemen andservicewomen march the streets.But many don't know aboutAustralia's Aboriginal war v eterans and the Colour ed Diggersmarch which star ted in 2007.

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Black Anzacs by ElizabethShenstone on iBooksRead a free sample or buy BlackAnzacs by Elizabeth Shenst one.You can read this book with iBookson your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch orMac.

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Dust Echoes: Ancient Stories,New VoicesAncient Stories, New Voices. DustEchoes is a series of twelv eanimated dreamtime stories fromCentral Arnhem Land in Nor thernAustralia

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Australian Aboriginal historytimelineHistory Australian Aboriginalhistory is the only history thatgrows both ways-forward into thepresent and backwar ds into thepast as new scienti�c methodsindicate that archaeological sitesare much older than originallythought.

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Little J and Big Cuz comingsoon to classroomsThe �rst episode of Little J & BigCuz, the ground-breaking newanimated television series aimedat supporting a successfultransition from home to school for Indigenous childr en, is set topremiere on NITV at 7.30pm AEST on F riday 28 April.

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1967 Referendum poster

View the interactive maphttp://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/map/default.htm

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Referendum remedies theConstitutional treatment ofAboriginal peopleIn 1967, in the biggest majorityever recorded in an Australianreferendum, over 90% ofAustralians voted to alter the Constitution so that Aboriginalpeople would be included in the census.

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CSIRO_Gulumoerrgin_(Larrakia)_seasonal-calendar_A3(print)PDF document

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The Sapphires: where are theynow?From left to right: Lois Peeler,Naomi Mayers, Laurel Robinsonand Beverley Briggs. Image Cr edit:Hopscotch Films L AURELROBINSON, Beverly Briggs and Naomi Ma yers are the threeoriginal members of the Sapphir es, the �rst popular Aboriginalall-female group. The movie, based on the band' s true story, wasthe most successful A ustralian �lm of 2012.

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Betrayal:Text only versionUse the graphic enlarge button atthe bottom right to see a largerpicture, then close it b y clicking onthe 'close' button at the top. Usethe 'screen enlarge' icon at the topright to see a full screen view. You'll need to press the Escapekey to go back to normal size.

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Aboriginal Education - TheDepartment of EducationAboriginal Education

http://www.det.wa.edu.au/aboriginaleducation/apac/detcms/por tal/All contents cop yright Government of Western Australia, unlessotherwise stated. Cop yright material a vailable on this website islicensed under a Cr eative Commons Attribution 4.0International (CC B Y 4.0) licence Ex clusions may apply:https://www.education.wa.edu.au/ed/cc984d

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Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of CountryprotocolsPDF document

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Reconciliation-Poster-WebReady_A3_FINALPDF document

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Sorry-Day-PDFPDF document

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Storybooks in Aboriginal EnglishCelebrate WA - sharing culturally and contextuallyappropriate texts

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Curriculum resources to promotereconcilitation

Curriculum ResourcesNarragunnawali: Reconciliation inSchools and Early Learning isdesigned to support the 21,000+early learning ser vices, primary andsecondary schools in Australia todevelop environments that foster a higher le vel of knowledgeand pride in Aboriginal and T orres Strait Islander histories,cultures and contributions.

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Reconciliation AustraliaTailor resources to suit your classes

NRW | ResourcesThese teaching and learning ideasare designed for early learning,primary and secondar y schoolsettings, but it's up to you as ateacher to tailor them for y ourclass. Remember these ar e just a few suggestions and thepossibilities for celebr ating National Reconciliation W eek areendless.

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30+ Aboriginal apps youprobably didn't know aboutCheck out this listing of Aboriginalmobile apps that help y ouexperience cultur e, explore storiesor learn an Aboriginal language.

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Sharing The Dreaming on theApp StoreRead reviews, compare customerratings, see screenshots and learnmore about Sharing The Dr eaming.Download Sharing The Dr eamingand enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

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Reconciliation-timeline_2017PDF document

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The State of Reconciliation inAustralia reportReconciliation A ustralia is proud torelease the State of Reconciliationin Australia report. The �rst of itskind since 2000, the Repor thighlights what has been achie ved under the �ve dimensions ofreconciliation: race relations, equality and equity , institutionalintegrity, unity, and historical acceptance and mak esrecommendations on how we can pr ogress reconciliation intothe next generation.

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Untold stories of Western AustralianAboriginal servicemen at GallipoliDownload the book

They Served With HonourPDF document

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Reconciliation danceMove it Mob on YouTube

The Move It Mob Style crew teach the ReconciliationDanceCheck out the awesome Mo ve It Mob Style crew teaching thedeadly Reconciliation Dance at The Long W alk concert duringNRW2014.

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Glimpse how life looks from anAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderperspective

Share Our Pride

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Explore the feelings and experiences ofvoting day in the 1967 referendum

Vote Yes trailerVote 'Yes' - A shor t �lm directed by Nick Waterman, featuringMiranda Tapsell (The Sapphir es) depicts the feelings andexperiences of v oting day in the 1967 referendum. To purchasethe complete �lm for classr oom screening or library purchases,please email: coor dinator@�ickerfest.com.au (cost $85 incpostage and GST)

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Telling Our Stories - Our StolenGenerations

Collection of vignettes

HealingFoundationAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ar e advised that thispage may contain the voices and/or images of people who ar edeceased.** The Healing F oundation is an independent nationalAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation with a focuson healing our community .

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Servant Or Slave5 women tell their stories of endurance during the StolenGenerations

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Noongar people speak about a sense ofplace

ABC online education - ABCSplash4000+ educational games, videosand teaching resources for schoolsand students. Free Primary andSecondary resources coveringhistory, science, English, maths and mor e

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Listen to the full ABC Radio Nationaldocumentary

The end of the beginningIn the �rst instalment of a thr ee-part oral history series from thecentral wheatbelt region ofWestern Australia, we hear storiesfrom the living memor y ofAboriginal people.

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What is National ReconciliationWeek?National Reconciliation W eek,which kicks off on the anniv ersaryof a day that aimed to giveIndigenous Australians greaterequality, strives to grow the relationship between them andother Australians. [sbsondemand video="693125187822"]

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Exploring different viewpoints

Dialogue circles - yarningPDF document

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Article by Cara Shipp shares strategiesand resources

Bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderperspectives into the classroom - Why and howPDF document

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Museum or Gallery tour?develop appropriate protocols around demonstratingrespect for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercultures and histories

Connections Indigenous Cultures and the AustralianNational Maritime MuseumPDF document

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Ask First - Australian Heritage Commission resource:https://www.narragunnawali.org.au/professional-

learning/45/museum-or-gallery-tour ― SAM BOSWELL

More here on protocols: Taking the time;http://www.magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID=7918

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Curriculum Audit template - SchoolsPDF document

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Marlee's MobIntergenerational trauma comic

Marlee's Mob | HealingFoundationIn early 2015 the HealingFoundation released anintergeneration trauma resourcecalled Marlee 's Mob. Marlee 's Mobis a comic book designed b y young people to help other childr enand young people understand inter generational trauma and howit might be affecting them. Inter generational Trauma Find outmore about intergenerational trauma.

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Partnership, acceptance, learning andsharing (PALS) award

School teaches Aboriginalculture to move towardsreconciliationCoolbinia Primar y School hasintegrated Aboriginal cultur e intotheir curriculum, teaching studentsfrom Kindergarten to year seven about Aboriginal ar tists,politics and tragedies of the past. "The students ar e actuallyexposed to the history, the dark side of hist ory such asmassacres, and how do we grie ve for the past or the St olenGeneration, or the policies that wer e in place by the governmentof the time," says Coolbinia Primar y School Principal JulieBettenay.

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Other 2015 award winnershttps://www.daa.wa.gov.au/community-

development/pals/2015-award-winners/ ― SAM BOSWELL

Anniversary of the national apology

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Reconciliation Victoria resourceshttp://www.reconciliationvic.org.au/calendar/anniversary-

of-the-national-apology-to-the-stolen-generations.php― SAM BOSWELL

The Stolen Generations South Australian Education PackPDF document

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Learning about the Stolen Generations - the NationalSorry Day Committee's School ResourcePDF document

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Sorry Day and the Stolen GenerationsBackground, reports, resources and useful inks

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Archie RoachTook the Children Away

Archie Roach 'Took the children away' with lyrics(beautiful protest song).Archie Roach is an icon of the A ustralian music industr y and hishonest storytelling tells the sad truth of indigenous A ustralia.He wrote the landmark song 'T ook the Children Away' in 1990,about his own childhood and being tak en by authorities from hisparents to a mission.

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10 Things You Should Know About theNational Apology

10 things you should knowabout the National Apology1. You should know... The speechOn 13 Feburary 2008, then-PrimeMinister Kevin Rudd delivered anempassioned speech apologisingto the Stolen Generations on behalf of the A ustralianGovernment. [sbsondemand video="819519555515"] In aninterview on ABC's Radio National K evin Rudd's formerspeechwriter James Butt on revealed that Rudd could, at times,have upto four people writing one script for him, critic ising the'slice and dice ' practice.

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Victories for Indigenous peopleare always short-lived. That'swhy we need a treaty - nowNine years ago I happened t o be onthe lawns at Parliament House inCanberra for the National Apology .It was an accidental showing on my par t. I'd �own down to theACT from Alice Springs t o cover an event the day before calledthe Converge on Canberra rally, which was protesting theNorthern Territory Emergency Response (N TER), otherwiseknown as the "inter vention".

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Personal testimonies of Australia'sStolen Generations Survivors

The Stolen Generations'TestimoniesThe Stolen Generations'Testimonies are video recordingsof the personal testimonies ofAustralia's Stolen Generations'Survivors.

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Apology (It's Time)will.i.am, Hugh Jackman and mor e contribute to this powerfulmusic video that incorpor ates the Prime Minister of A ustralia'soriginal "Apology" speech to Parliament.

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From Little Things Big Things Grow | Paul Kelly & KevCarmodyIn this �lm Kev Carmody and P aul Kelly talk about the processof writing the song F rom Little Things Big Things Gr ow. FromLittle Things Big Things Gr ow tells the story of Vincent Lingiari,a Gurindji stockman who, in 1966, initiated a strik e in responseto the poor working conditions faced b y Gurindji workers, on theWave Hill Cattle Station.

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Find movies created or inspired byAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeople

Films | Sections | Share OurPrideIt's the summer of 1969 and y oungWillie is �lled with the lif e of theidyllic old pearling por t Broome, inthe North of Western Australia -�shing, hanging out with his mates, and when he can, his girlRosie. However his mother Ther esa has great hopes for himand she returns him to the religious mission in P erth for furtherschooling.

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Open access online resourcesLinks to learning areas

Using LAAL resources acrossthe Australian Curriculum |Living Archive of AboriginalLanguagesWe recently published a paper inthe Learning Communities Journalidentifying how educat ors can use materials in the LivingArchive across all areas of the Australian Curriculum, in line withthe cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and T orres StraitIslander histories and cultures. The paper can be downloadedhere, or you can select a speci�c learning ar ea ...

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Using authentic language resources to incorporateIndigenous knowledges across the Australian CurriculumPDF document

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First Footprints50000 years of Australia's history through oral stories,archaeology, art and archive �lm

First Footprints

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Documentary account of a Whadjukwoman's resistance to colonialism

Fanny Balbuk Yooreel: Realising a Perth resistance�ghterOn the 110th anniv ersary of her death, this 27min documentar yexplores the extraordinary life of Fanny Balbuk Yooreel throughthe exceptional insights of P erth's Elder women. This Whadjukwoman was passionate about her countr y and 'stormed andraged' through her homelands as the new city of P erthdeveloped.

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Article

Who were the Black Diggers?"'We're not citizens, yet we're willingto die for this place, we 're willing todie for non-Indigenous A ustralians.'Have a think about that one. " - GaryOakley, Indigenous Liaison Of�cer ,Australian War Memorial.

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Related story of a commissioned art workhttp://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/living-

black/article/2015/04/20/story-behind-sydneys-bullet-sculpture ― SAM BOSWELL

TEDx inspiration

TEDxBrisbane Chris Sarra - All you need is.... TO DREAMn the spirit of ideas wor th spreading, TEDx is a pr ogram of local,self-organized events that bring people t ogether to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and livespeakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in asmall group.

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SBS: First Australians

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Curriculum resources

Indigenous culture & history |National Museum of AustraliaSkip links menu. Some links ma ynot be available on all pages.

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Representations of indigenousAustralians on �lm

Australian Ethnographic FilmMichael Leigh sur veys the longhistory of ethnographic �lmmakingin this country and therepresentation of IndigenousAustralians on �lm. Note:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers ar e advised thatthis page may contain images of deceased persons.

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DVD resource suggestions from Black Screenhttps://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/using-collection/black-

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Picture book by Rosemary SullivanA day in the life of a �ctional Aboriginal boy

Welcometo the Lemonade Springs website,devoted to the picture book TomTom by Rosemary Sullivan andillustrated by Dee Huxley, whichwas published in Oct ober 2008 byWorking Title Press. About the A uthor >>

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Teacher resourceshttp://www.lemonadesprings.com.au/html/teacher_resourc

es.html ― SAM BOSWELL

Indigenous AustraliansOverview - Australian MuseumIndigenous Australians are not onegroup; Aboriginal people andTorres Strait Islanders throughoutAustralia have different thoughts,ideas and beliefs. Today their cultures are a mix ofcontemporary and traditional ways and practices.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderwriters and storytellers

BlackWords - About | AustLit:Discover Australian StoriesAustLit

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Indigenous arts, culture and heritage

Australian Indigenous tools andtechnology | australia.gov.auWarning. Australian Stories maycontain the names and images ofAboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people now deceased.Australian Stories also contain links t o sites that may useimages of Aboriginal and Islander people now deceased.

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Resources supporting inclusion ofAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderperspectives

Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander perspectives supportmaterialsThe QCAA has de veloped a rangeof materials to support theinclusion of Aboriginal and T orresStrait Islander perspectiv es into the school curriculum .Protocols outline the r oles and relationships expected ofteachers and students working with Aboriginal and T orres StraitIslander communities and Indigenous knowledges within aneducational context.

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Indigenous Australian biographies

Australian Dictionary ofBiography© Copyright Australian Dictionar yof Biography, 2006-2017

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National Museum AustraliaResources

Collaborating for IndigenousRights 1957-1973The �fteen years from the late1950s to the early 1970s was atime of unusual collabor ationbetween black and white activistsin Australia. Alliances wer e formed between AboriginalAustralians motivated to help their people and white A ustralianswanting to redress the injustices suff ered by dispossessedpeoples in the building of the A ustralian state.

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Includes teacher resourceshttp://www.indigenousrights.net.au/resources/teachers_res

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6 Aboriginal dreaming stories

ABC Radio National - Sharingour StoriesAwaye! presents six Aboriginaldreaming stories. These stories aretold to children to teach themabout their ancest ors, the spiritworld and their place in that world. These six st ories fromNorthern Australia tell of creatures such as mermaids, de vil-devils, whistle ducks and blue-t ongue lizards.

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Indigenous historyPioneering nurse Marion Leane Smith

The fascinating life of WWI'sonly serving Indigenouswoman, Marion Leane SmithNestled in the records of the QueenAlexandra's Imperial Militar yNursing Service Reserve (QAIMNS)is Dharug woman, Marion Leane Smith, the only identi�edAboriginal Australian woman to serve in the First World War.However, rather than volunteering as a par t of the AustralianImperial Force (AIF), Marion was among the 3,141 Canadiannurses who work ed overseas and on the home fr ont.

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Indigenous Histories blog on Wordpress

Indigenous HistoriesI was saddened t o learn atChristmas of the death inSeptember of Don Elphick. Donwas known to the widercommunity for his r ole in rugbyleague football and described in an online obituar y as 'aninstrumental par t of the Canberra Raiders formation and entr yinto the NSWRL for their debut season in 1982, after a long anddistinguished period with A CT rugby league.'

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The Australian Dream

Stan Grant's speech on 'racismkilling the Australian dream'goes viralUpdated Januar y 25, 201610:50:16 A power ful speech byIndigenous journalist Stan Gr ant inwhich he says the "Australian dream is rooted in racism" hasgone viral. Grant addressed an audience in Sy dney on theimpact of colonisation and discrimination as par t of the IQ2debate series held b y The Ethics Centr e.

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Pearson describes discrimination andgratitude

In Full: Noel Pearson remembers Gough WhitlamListen to Cape York Indigenous leader Noel P earson's tribute toformer Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. Read mor ehere: http://ab.co/1usULKF

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Roach describes his experience as one ofthe Stolen Generation

Iconic Songs with Archie Roach - Live at WOMAdelaide2011In Iconic Songs on Thursda y 25 August on STVDIO, Archie talksabout his own experience as one of the St olen Generation, andhow writing Took the Children Away song helped to heal thepain. Then he and long-time friends Shane Howar d and NeilMurray perform a hear t-breaking acoustic r endition of the song.

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Aboriginal soldier from Albany served inBoer war

Hamilton historian provesAboriginal soldier served inBoer WarA Hamilton-based historian has, forthe �rst time, unco vered evidencethat an indigenous A ustraliansoldier served in the Boer War. Peter Bakker has spent the past�ve years researching and documenting the contribution ofindigenous Australians in past con�icts. During that time, thenumber of aboriginal soldiers r ecognised by the Australian WarMemorial as having served the nation has sur ged.

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The Black Diggers ProjectSydney Festival 2013

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Indigenous resourcesMagabala Books

Indigenous Resources inPartnership with MagabalaBooks - Reading AustraliaReading Australia has par tneredwith Magabala Books t o create 15resources for books, over thecourse of 2017, b y Indigenous authors and illustr ators. The �rstthree resources are now available. Magabala Books is apublishing house that focuses on bringing Indigenous v oicesand talent to the forefront.

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Reading Australia recommendationsIncludes teacher resources

6 Books for NAIDOC Week -Reading AustraliaThere are two key weeks dedicatedto celebrating Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander cultur e andhistory, and raising awarenessabout the issues faced t oday by Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people. Reconciliation W eek is celebrated from 27 Mayto 3 June and N AIDOC Week is celebrated 3-9 July.

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Visual Arts resources supportsengagementCurriculum based and culturally appropriate

Aboriginal Art EducationResources - Japingka GalleryThis page presents qualityeducation resources that may beuseful for teachers in primar y andsecondary schools who would lik eto incorporate information about A ustralian Aboriginal ar tistsand their ar t into lessons. The resources have either beendeveloped or reviewed by Japinkga Gallery.

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