First Nations

All articles with the tag First Nations.

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A celebration of Indigenous voices

This year’s World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education brought together thousands of educators to share inspiration and ideas. The AEU’s First Nations project officers report on the highlights.

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Making change together

AEU Victoria’s inaugural First Nations Project Officers Shannon Bourke and Alinta Williams are calling on all union members to be active allies in carrying the cultural load.

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Movie review: Ablaze (Umbrella Entertainment)

A heart-soaring doco writes William ‘Bill’ Onus’s mighty contribution to Country back into the record.

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Decolonising your classroom: five ways forward

ALERYK FRICKER offers his five top tips for undoing colonial structures in the classroom, fostering the engagement of First Nations students, and giving all children a chance to learn from the world’s oldest continuing cultures.

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First Nations peoples: the world’s first scientists

Overcoming a difficult childhood to become the 2020 Australian of the Year, Corey Tutt is now sharing his love of science with Indigenous children across Australia.

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Mind, heart and spirit

Two foundational pillars – the Reggio Emilia philosophy and First Nations knowledge – have formed the basis of this Early Childhood Teacher of the Year’s joyful and deeply felt approach to teaching and learning.

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The whole story

A more accurate record of First Nations peoples’ experience of colonial invasion in the curriculum is a chance to move on from the culture wars and give all students an opportunity to learn about the unique diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures.

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First, we listen

Writer and Yorta Yorta man DANIEL JAMES reports on the AEU’s inaugural First Nations Forum – an opportunity for union leadership to hear directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and start building a shared agenda.

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Teaching the truth

Together, we must build an education system that amplifies our Indigenous history and culture, and enables First Nations students to feel proud and strong, writes teacher RENEE SONGORO.

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When we read Black Lives Matter

Australian authors Maxine Beneba Clarke and Tony Birch talk about their work, the need for greater diversity in school texts and what effect a more inclusive curriculum might have for all students.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Rediscovery and reconciliation

When family violence survivor and mother of four Tanya McDonald enrolled at TAFE, it was the first step towards changing the course of her life, writes KATIE LANGMORE.

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Culture in the classroom

Three Indigenous educators talk to SARAH COLES about the best ways to connect students with First Nations histories, perspectives and cultures.

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Learning Country

A new program is supporting local Indigenous elders and educators to take both teachers and students from Moreland Primary School on a journey of local discovery.

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Good heart, powerful action

When it comes to First Nations knowledge in the curriculum, we have come a long way in the past few decades, but there is more to be done – and teachers have a powerful role to play.

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Listen and learn: Indigenous resources online

With the growing number of online resources, it is easier than ever to bring Indigenous knowledge and awareness into our classrooms. Here are a few places to start.

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Teaching the full story

Director Maya Newell’s new film In My Blood It Runs is a clarion call to change the way Australian schools teach our nation’s history.

Schools

PCA matters: leading culturally responsive schools

A smoking ceremony held last at Boronia West Primary School was an important day in the school’s quest to build a more inclusive culture.

Early Childhood

Unlearning racism in early childhood

As an early childhood teacher, mother and proud Yanyuwa, Garawa and Larrakia woman, Shannon Bourke is passionate about authentic early childhood experiences for all children and enhancing outcomes for Aboriginal people.

TAFE & Adult Provision

Learning the language of country

Institutions need to learn to tread a little lighter on country if they want students to truly understand the land they work in, as one semi-retired TAFE teacher explains.

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TV review: The Beach

A review of the ABC TV series following director Warwick Thornton’s attempts to return to the land.