Some resources for all ages for National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week in July..….
National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June
Reconciliation is about building better relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. This year’s theme is Don’t Keep History a Mystery. This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations.
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/ – excellent conversation starters here – information about activists, land rights, families….
Reconciliation Week teaching resource (information linked to people on this year’s poster): https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/teaching_learning_resource.pdf
NAIDOC Week 8 July – 15 July
This year’s theme is Because of Her, We Can, which celebrates the continuing contribution of indigenous women to communities, families, history and the nation.
http://www.naidoc.org.au/news/2018-national-naidoc-theme-announced
Poster artist Cheryl Moggs: http://www.naidoc.org.au/news/artwork-powers-naidoc-celebration-indigenous-women
20 inspiring black women who have changed Australia: http://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/nitv-news/article/2015/03/06/20-inspiring-black-women-who-have-changed-australia
Who we are (8 min.): Follows the lives of 6 exceptional young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who share their stories about their families and communities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxPWd_0z3Ng
Reconciliation Australia also links to:
Narragunnawali: reconciliation in schools and early learning: Many resources for schools – all levels.
https://www.narragunnawali.org.au/
https://www.narragunnawali.org.au/curriculum-resources?page=1
Professional learning resources: https://www.narragunnawali.org.au/professional-learning
Share Our Pride – Clearly presented information into the history, lives and cultures of Australia’s First People.
http://www.shareourpride.org.au/
Committee to investigate constitutional recognition
10 March 2018: The Australian Parliament appointed a joint select committee to work towards a successful referendum on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The committee will examine the recommendations of the Referendum Council report, the Uluru Statement, the Committee on Constitutional Recognition’s report of 2015, and the 2012 final report of the Expert Panel on Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution. Interim report – 30 July; final report – 29 November.
Reconciliation News: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/rec-news-final-web-ready-high-res.pdf
Frontier wars
Historians at the University of Newcastle have created an interactive map showing the location of more than 170 massacres of Aboriginal people in eastern Australia between 1788 and 1872.
https://c21ch.newcastle.edu.au/colonialmassacres/introduction.php
AIATSIS map of indigenous Australia (languages and groups): http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/map/default.htm
Gurrumul
Wonderful film about the life of celebrated indigenous singer and musician, Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, who died in 2017. Our students loved this film and found it very moving.
The songkeepers
This inspiring film tells the story of a Central Australian Aboriginal women’s choir who sing hymns in indigenous languages and visit Germany to perform. The story of the choirmaster and the choir was recently on Australian Story on ABC.
http://www.abc.net.au/austory/the-choirmaster/9748400
Right wrongs
An excellent resource. Short videos and information explore developments since the 1967 referendum which changed how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were referred to in the constitution. Sections include: Controlled but not counted; Fighting for change; An extraordinary vote; The legacy; Where to now?
http://www.abc.net.au/rightwrongs/
ABC Education
Many resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. Also includes digibooks – Sorry Day, 1967 referendum and Vincent Lingiari the leader.
ABC Indigenous
Access the latest Indigenous stories and features from ABC Radio, News & Current Affairs, TV and iview.
http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/default.htm
Creative Spirits
“Learn about contemporary Aboriginal culture without agenda”. Many resources in many areas including history, arts, people, economy, law and justice, politics and media, spirituality. “Creative Spirits is an amazing collection of history and an inspiring representation of Aboriginal culture”—Michele Hetherington, Aboriginal woman from NSW. www.creativespirits.info/
Reconciliation Film Club
Developed by Reconciliation Australia, NITV and SBS. This online platform supports organisations to host screenings of compelling documentaries from our leading indigenous filmmakers.
https://www.sbs.com.au/learn/reconciliationfilmclub
NITV – National Indigenous Television
Informs, educates and entertains its indigenous and non-indigenous audiences. Great documentaries, news, personal accounts and perspectives.
Explore topics and link to videos: Social issues, Cultures, Arts, Social Justice… http://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/topics
NITV documentaries for National Reconciliation Week 2018
Excellent films – Servant or slave (history of servitude by Aboriginal women); My survival as an Aboriginal (female black activist); Nyoongar footy magic; Mabo: life of an island man.
NITV programs include:
NITV programs on demand: http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/channels/nitv
Movies on NITV: http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movies/nitv-movies
Grace beside me: New children’s series about the adventures of indigenous 13 year old Fuzzy Mac who keeps seeing ghosts. Based on the novel by Sue McPherson. https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/grace-beside-me
The point: Current affairs and news for all Australians, with indigenous perspectives.
http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/the-point
Custodians: 5 minute profiles of Aboriginal traditional owners, showcasing their country. http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/search/custodians
The Dreaming: Animated stories explained by elders. http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/677413443508/the-dreaming-series-1-ep-24
Little J and Big Cuz: Provides a young indigenous audience with ‘relatable’ characters and offers an insight into traditional Aboriginal culture, country and language. Includes online educational games.
https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/jarjums
SBS On Demand
A changing selection of films, documentaries and newsclips. Search for “indigenous” and “Aboriginal” programs.
http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
Books
Growing up Aboriginal in Australia (2018) – Anita Heiss (ed.). Anthology of diverse voices, experiences and stories. https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/growing-aboriginal-australia
Terra nullius (2017) – Claire G. Coleman. Historical/speculative fiction with multiple perspectives. In the near future, Australia is about to experience colonisation once more. What has been learned from the past?
Dark emu (2014) – Bruce Pascoe. A new perspective on indigenous history, arguing against ‘hunter gatherer’ history and providing evidence of sedentary living and crops.
Knowledge of life: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia (2015) – Kaye Price (ed.) Investigates history, reconciliation, law, art, enterprise, health, education, literature, sport and human rights. The authors of each chapter are indigenous and experts in their field. Each chapter begins with biographical information about the author.
Excellent book list: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/recommended-reading.pdf
Excellent film and TV list: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/recommended-viewing.pdf