Indigenous Resources

Please find below some useful Indigenous resources:

Articles for Youth

Stories about the creation of community organisations to represent the interests of Community.

 

New organisations are formed to fight for Aboriginal rights

https://www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/history/New_organisations_are_formed_to_fight_for_Aboriginal_rights

Learning about the key leaders and organisations that formed in the 1920’s and 1930’s.

 

Aboriginal services founded

https://www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/history/Creation_of_Aboriginal_services

Self-determination is about being in charge of your future and being able to make decisions for yourself.

 

Tent Embassy formed

https://www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/history/Tent_Embassy_formed

It was originally a simple beach umbrella and tent that became a hub and meeting place for Aboriginal land rights and sovereignty activism.

 

Koorie Youth Council established

https://www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/history/Koorie_Youth_Council_established

The Council is led by an Executive of 15 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Victoria and state-wide members.

More History Articles

https://www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/history

Understanding where we come from helps us shape a better future

Media

Movie - Mabo (streaming iView)

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/mabo

The remarkable life story of Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo; a Torres Strait Islander who left school at the age of 15, yet spearheaded the High Court challenge that overthrew the fiction of terra nullius. Staring Deborah Mailman, Jimi Bani, Ewen Leslie.

 

Mini-Series - Bangarra’s World

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/bangarra-s-world

Join the dancers and creatives during Bangarra Dance Theatre’s 30th anniversary as they travel Australia; stage major dance works and show us what it’s like to inhibit some of the most iconic roles in Australian dance. (5 episodes, each approx. 8 mins)

 

Mini-Series - Right Wrongs: 50th Anniversary Of The 1967 Referendum

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/right-wrongs-50th-anniversary-of-the-1967-referendum/series/1/video/RA1705H009S00

Right Wrongs commerates the 50th anniversary of the referendum on 27 May 1967, exploring how the 1967 referendum happened, and the ripple effects of the past 50 years.

 

Music - In Concert Together

https://iview.abc.net.au/show/in-concert-together

Christine Anu, with Reconciliation Australia, present an hour of deadly music as part of National Reconciliation Week, featuring Busby Marou, Alice Skye and Jimblah.

 

Podcast - Stacie NichoPiper Presents the WILAM BIIK Exhibition (22mins)

https://www.3knd.org.au/podcast/episode/9277e838/stacie-nichopiper-presents-the-wilam-biik-exhibition

Stacie NichoPiper is a Wurunderji descendant of Aboriginal leader, artist and activist William Barak whose artworks lent from other Institutions will be brought back for the first time to Barak’s home country.

 

Podcast - Catherine Liddle Speaks on National Aboriginal & Torres Islander Children’s Day  (14mins)

https://www.3knd.org.au/podcast/episode/9176c2b4/catherine-liddle-speaks-on-national-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-childrens-day

Catherine Liddle is an Arrernte/Luritja woman from Central Australia. Catherine joined SNAICC as CEO with a strong background in senior management positions with First Nations organisations.

 

Podcast - Senator Lidia Thorpe Victoria’s First Aboriginal Senator (13mins)

https://www.3knd.org.au/podcast/episode/920d3945/senator-lidia-thorpe-victorias-first-aboriginal-senator

Senator Lidia Thorpe is a proud Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung woman, lifelong activist and fighter for human rights, social justice and the environment.

 

Podcast - Our Youth, Our Way (18 mins)

https://www.3knd.org.au/podcast/episode/91104a5a/our-youth-our-way-commissioner-for-aboriginal-children-and-young-people-justin-mohamed

Justin Mohamed is a Gooreng Gooreng man from Bundaberg in Queensland who is currently the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People of Victoria.

Activity Hubs

create - Activities, Arts & Craft

https://www.deadlystory.com/page/culture/COVID-19_Support/Keeping_Culture/Activity_Pages

Downloadable activity sheets.

 

engage - Cultural Activity Hub

https://www.vacca.org/cultural-hub

A place to celebrate who we are with a collection of activities and resources to get creative and grow in knowledge.

 

engage - Koorie Heritage Trust Online Activities

https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/whats-on/kht-online/

KHT Online will enable us to share our unique programs and services while ensuring the health and safety of our community remains our top priority.

 

play - Yulunga Traditional Indigenous Games

https://www.sportaus.gov.au/yulunga?result_704748_result_page=1

Suitable for children and adults of all ages, abilities and backgrounds