Fostering+intercultural+understandings


 * __Indigenous Resources __**

Rich resource with information and scaffolds for units of work [|Catholic Education - Yarra Healing]

Dust Echoes is a series of twelve beautifully animated dreamtime stories from Central Arnhem Land, telling stories of love, loyalty, duty to country and aboriginal custom and law. [|Click here]

This website shares recent actions in acknowledging, increasing presence and of Indigenous people. [|Click here]

Possible starting point for a Unit of Work: Walking in Wurundjeri Possible inquiry question year 3/4 "Why is it important for us to respect and understand the history, language and culture of our local indigenous people?" Journey assisted by Murrundindi, the Nuganjeta (Headman) of the Wurundjeri people. Through research students develop an understanding of the traditional Wurundjeri language through story-telling, song and dance. Students participate in traditional games; learn about local art and ceremonies and deepen their knowledge of local history. This Unit aims to acknowledge, celebrate and preserve the ancient language and culture of the Wurunjeri people.

__**Literature **__ List of picture story books and novels specific for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures, Asia & Australia's engagement with Asia and Intercultural Understandings.





