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National Reconciliation Week 27 May – 3 June
This year’s theme is In this together.
It is 20 years since Reconciliation Australia began was established. “Much has happened since the early days of the people’s movement for reconciliation, including greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land and sea; understanding of the impact of government policies and frontier conflicts; and an embracing of stories of Indigenous success and contribution. 2020 also marks the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation and show their support for a more reconciled Australia….On this journey, Australians are all In This Together; every one of us has a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.”
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/
20 ways to be in this together: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/20-ways-to-be-in-this-together-in-2020/?fbclid=IwAR2H9VOtZSOQqynIEyZwf771mTRAOx-DLIbx-rw6RVwWIpQuN0pieQ3tT4k
Indigitube: the Reconciliation channel
Excellent resources. Includes NITV resources, great music, podcasts, language, radio and news.
https://www.indigitube.com.au/
Reconciliation timeline 1770-2018: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reconciliation-timeline-3.pdf
Excellent book list (2019): https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/recommended-reading-1.pdf
More books: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/2020/05/22/nrw-2020-look-for-a-book/
Excellent film and TV list (2019): https://www.reconciliation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/recommended-viewing.pdf
NAIDOC Week 7 – postponed – probably on later in the year
https://www.naidoc.org.au/news/naidoc-week-2020-postponed
Uluru Statement the ‘campaign of our lifetimes’ (May 2020)
The Peoples’ movement has moved the Government from complete dismissal to commencing a process of ‘co-design’ for a Voice before considering legislative, executive and constitutional options to establish a Voice.
https://nit.com.au/uluru-statement-the-campaign-of-our-lifetimes/
Indigenous Australians’ voice will be heard loud and proud (March 2020)
With close to 800 000 Indigenous voices in Australia, the focus of the national group is to develop options and models for a national voice, whilst working in partnership with local groups.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/indigenous-australians-voice-will-be-heard-loud-and-proud/news-story/5b8d075cfabe361d1d0b55a805d83db5
Uluru Statement from the Heart (2017):
https://www.referendumcouncil.org.au/sites/default/files/2017-05/Uluru_Statement_From_The_Heart_0.PDF
Indigenous Knowledge
This project from the University of Melbourne helps teachers integrate Indigenous perspectives in their teaching. Resources are linked to the Australian Curriculum and are for Years 3 to 10 but can be adapted. Resources include Interdependence in the environment; Fire and land management; Geometry of water sources and landforms; Indigenous astronomy.
https://indigenousknowledge.research.unimelb.edu.au/
Indigenous Australian languages: https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/articles/indigenous-australian-languages
AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia (languages and groups): https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/articles/aiatsis-map-indigenous-australia
Gambay – map of Australia’s first languages (over 780): https://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/features/gambay-languages-map/
Word up – shares the diverse languages of Aboriginal Australia, one word at a time: https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/wordup/
Right wrongs
An excellent resource. Short videos and informative text 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 – search under Topics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures. Includes History of Indigenous rights in Australia; Dust echoes (animations of Dreaming stories); History of the Tent Embassy; Racism; Cultural identity.
http://education.abc.net.au/home#!/topic/494038/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-histories-and-cultures
ABC Indigenous
https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/1150
Access the latest Indigenous stories and features from ABC Radio, news & current affairs, TV and iview.
iView Indigenous collection
http://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/default.htm
Dramas, comedies, documentaries and more. Includes:
HerStory: a discussion by Indigenous female actors, writers and producers about the contribution of women to their communities and identity. Features Rachel Perkins, Nakkiah Lui, Sally Riley. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/herstory/video/IP1721H001S00
Back Roads Dreaming: stories of this place long before it was called Australia. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/back-roads-dreaming-and-other-stories
This place: Indigenous communities share the stories behind place names of their country. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/this-place
Awaye: Diverse and vibrant Aboriginal arts and culture from across Australia and the best from indigenous radio broadcasters around the world. Subscribe on Apple or Google Podcasts, or ABC Listen app. https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/awaye/
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/
The beach
3 hour documentary series on NITV, SBS and SBS On Demand on Friday, May 29 at 7.30pm. Acclaimed filmmaker Warwick Thornton returns to his ancestors’ homeland to transform his life, developing his spirituality, instincts and skills in order to survive and thrive.
https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2020/04/28/prepare-be-totally-captivated-warwick-thorntons-new-documentary-beach
NITV – National Indigenous Television
Informs, educates and entertains its indigenous and non-indigenous audiences. Great documentaries, news, personal accounts and perspectives.
http://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/
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
The point: Current affairs and news for all Australians, with indigenous perspectives. http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/the-point
Our stories (15 mins each): Shares the history, culture and language of Indigenous Australia through stories of elders, youth and communities. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/our-stories
Thalu: With their country under threat from a huge dust cloud and the mysterious Takers that lurk within, a group of Indigenous kids make their way to the Thalu, a place of great power, to stop the cloud before it destroys everything. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/thalu
Family rules: Nine sisters navigate the modern world while trying to stay true to their mother’s values. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/family-rules
First Nations bedtime stories: Stories told by elders. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/first-nations-bedtime-stories
The Dreaming: Animated stories explained by elders. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/the-dreaming
Going places with Ernie Dingo: Ernie visits iconic places and connects with traditional owners and others who live there. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/going-places-with-ernie-dingo
SBS On Demand
A changing selection of films, documentaries and newsclips. Search for “indigenous” and “Aboriginal” programs.
http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/
Books
Living on stolen land (2020) – Ambelin Kwaymullina. Challenges Australia to come to terms with its own past and its place within and on ‘Indigenous Countries’.
Sand talk: how Indigenous thinking can save the world (2019) – Tyson Yunkaporta. Challenges the reader to think differently. Indigenous thinking can help us look at our world through a different perspective and help us make sense of our world in a different way.
Welcome to country: an introduction to our First People for young Australians (2019) – Marcia Langton. Topics include history, knowledge, cultural awareness, art, language, Stolen Generations.
Welcome to country: a travel guide to Indigenous Australia (2018) – Marcia Langton. Celebrations, places to visit, prehistory, culture, art.
Australia’s first naturalists: Indigenous peoples’ contribution to early zoology (2019) – P. Olsen & L. Russell. Many zoological discoveries made by European naturalists would not have been possible without Aboriginal knowledge of fauna and the environment. Aboriginal people assisted nearly every exploration of the interior.
Blakwork (2018) – Alison Whittaker. Poetry that examines loss and ‘a fearless examination of the present.’
Welcome to country: a traditional Aboriginal ceremony (2018) – Aunty Joy Murphy & Lisa Kennedy (ill.). Beautifully illustrated – a Welcome to the lands of the Wurundjeri people.
Our home, our heartbeat (2020) – Adam Briggs & Kate Moon (ill.) & Rachael Sarra (ill.). Adapted from Indigenous rapper Briggs’ celebrated song ‘The Children Came Back‘. A celebration of past and present Indigenous legends, as well as emerging generations.
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
Magabala Books – Australia’s leading Indigenous publishing house: https://www.magabala.com/
4 Magabala Books shortlisted for CBCA Book Week awards: https://www.magabala.com/blogs/news/four-magabala-titles-shortlisted-for-the-cbca-book-of-the-year
Aboriginal Studies Press catalogue: https://aiatsis.gov.au/sites/default/files/docs/asp/ASP%202020%20Trade%20Catalogue.pdf