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Aboriginal Histories and The Stolen Generation
Aboriginal Histories and The Stolen Generation
Australia’s first people, known as Aboriginal Australians, have lived on the Australian continent for over 50,000 years.
Aboriginal Australians have a rich history of spirituality, agriculture, aquaculture, art and dance. However, much of this history was lost during and after colonisation.
Today, there are 250 distinct language groups spread throughout Australia. Each group is unique, may speak different language dialects, have varying traditions and therefore, we cannot generalise Aboriginal identity and culture.
Have a look at the Aboriginal Language Map below...
Activity 1: The Stolen Generation - A Kolbe Story
Activity 1: The Stolen Generation - A Kolbe Story
Why do we study this text?
The Stolen Generation impacted so many Aboriginal people in Australia. As a nation, it is important that we hear the stories of people who were taken as a part of The Stolen Generation. 'Who Am I?' offers one perspective of this experience however, we have members of our Kolbe Community who have also been impacted by this event in history. In learning about The Stolen Generation, we honour these stories.
Watch the below clip of Mrs Walley, Mrs Dann's mother and member of The Stolen Generation. In this video she recounts the horrific events she experienced during The Stolen Generation such as being separated from her family, growing up without a connection to culture, losing her native language and the emotional trauma still felt to this day.
Activity 2: The First Fleet
Activity 2: The First Fleet
Complete 'The First Fleet Voyage' worksheet by reading the information sheet (left) and completing the associated questions.
Remember to use full sentences!
First Fleet Worksheet.pdfFirst Fleet Questions.pdfActivity 3: The Stolen Generation
Activity 3: The Stolen Generation
Your Teacher will take you through 'The Stolen Generation' presentation below. Then, read the 'The Stolen Generation' worksheet (left).
Use the information you learn to complete the information retrieval sheet below (right).
Remember to use full sentences!
The Stolen Generation PPT.pdfStolen Generations Differentiated Fact File.pdfStolen Generations Recount Writing Template.pdfActivity 4: Aboriginal Sustainability
Activity 4: Aboriginal Sustainability
Complete 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Sustainability' worksheet by reading the information sheet (left) and completing the associated questions.
Remember to use full sentences!
Aboriginal Sustainability .pdfAboriginal Sustainability Questions.pdfSorry Day Wordsearch.pdfPage updated
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