This three part webinar series is designed for educators to deepen their knowledge and competence in teaching First Nations perspectives in our shared history, particularly Frontier Wars history. Delivered by Culture is Life’s Aboriginal educators and guest speakers the series will explore themes of History & Truth Telling, Teachers Responsibility & Students Rights, Teaching Oral History, Storytelling & Archival History.
Part 1: Recognition
Thurs 8th June 4:30 - 5:30pm AEST
In recognising our shared history as a nation, this webinar unpacks how First Nations knowledge and perspectives can enhance students' learning and understanding across a variety of key learning areas in the Australian Curriculum.
Part 2: Resistance
Wed 21st June 4:30-5:30pm AEST
In understanding the fierce resistance Aboriginal people led to protect their lands and people, this webinar unpacks some of the Frontier War stories told in the series, and the evidence of resistance as the frontier violence spread across the entire continent.
Part 3: Remembrance
Thurs 27th July 4:30-5:30pm AEST
In the final webinar of the series, we discuss how schools can acknowledge the events that led to the colinisation of this country and its current impacts, whilst honouring the stories of First Nations warriors and heroes rarely told.