The Traditional Custodians of the Framlingham Forest and Hopkins River are the Gunditjmara peoples. Also note images featuring the Aboriginal flag and photographs of Aboriginal families. Look up images of this area discuss the beauty of the native forest of stringybark and manna gum savannah, and the crystal clear Hopkins River. In this region, further inland, is Framlingham Forest. Talk about the sounds in this word, such as ‘tj’ coming together to make one sound and this being different to English words. Explain that the language group boundaries are not exact or fixed they can change over time, and some are still being researched.Īlso look specifically at the Gunditjmara language group (shaded grey and includes Warrnambool, west of Melbourne). Show students the AIATSIS map of Indigenous Australia and locate the name of the language group that is spoken where the lesson is taking place.Īsk students to research the name of the Indigenous language group that is spoken at their place of birth (if born in Australia) or where they first entered Australia (if born overseas). Discuss what they know about the purpose of a formal Acknowledgement of Country. Tell students that they will be discussing matters relating to Indigenous Australia. Connecting to prior knowledgeĬommence with a formal Acknowledgement of Country. If you are teaching Indigenous children or children with Indigenous family members, please consult with their families before introducing this unit. The content is based on fact, but it may cause distress to Indigenous children and children with Indigenous family members. NOTE: This picture book is about the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families.
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