This presentation walks students through the history of NAIDOC week, from its inception as a “day of mourning” on the 150th anniversary of the first fleet to today, and some of the issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The ways First Nations Australians in different parts of Australia are interconnected with Country/Place
The diversity of First Nations Australians, their social organisation and their continuous connection to Country/Place
Changes in Australia’s political system and to Australian citizenship after Federation and throughout the 20th century that impacted on First Nations Australians, migrants, women and children
The importance of Country/Place to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples who belong to a local area
The diversity of Australia's first peoples and the long and continuous connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country/Place (land, sea, waterways and skies)
Experiences of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, migrants, women and children
The significance of Country and Place to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who belong to a local area
The diversity and longevity of Australia’s first peoples and the significant ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are connected to Country and Place (land, sea, waterways and skies) and the effects on their daily lives
The different experiences and perspectives of Australian democracy and citizenship, including the status and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants, women, and children
Describes the ways people, places and environments interact
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Describes and explains how significant individuals, groups and events contributed to changes in the local community over time
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Describes and explains the significance of people, groups, places and events to the development of Australia
Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia over time
Identifies change and continuity and describes the causes and effects of change on Australian society
Describes and explains the struggles for rights and freedoms in Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
There are a series of worksheets that cover issues raised by NAIDOC week available on Teach This.