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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

We would like to acknowledge all of the communities contributing to the Diversity of Arts Discovery Maps content. These include the Elders, Storytellers, Songmen, and Custodians of the Wagilak, Pitta Pitta, and Bangerang communities. Students will engage with the creation stories from Bangerang, Wagilak and Pitta Pitta Countries.

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The Arts – Sculptures and Carvings

Year levels: 7 4 lessons

Students explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sculptures and carvings. They gain insight into the history of Australia’s artefact collection practices in First Nations’ communities, including repatriation of sacred objects and ancestral remains. Be sure to explore the films and links in the Arts Discovery Map

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The Arts – Fashion and Culture

Year levels: 7 4 lessons

Students gain insight into the cultural meaning of tribal markings and possum skin cloak making. They study the evolution of traditional clothing styles and materials into contemporary First Nations' fashion designs that are sought after in mainstream markets.

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The Arts – Weaving and Painting

Year levels: 7 5 lessons

Students explore First Nations' Arts Practices in various communities. They see the weaving and painting practices of the Wagilak community and experiment with the process of botanical dyeing. They create their own unique artworks using natural elements.

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Pitta Pitta Welcome

Pitta Pitta Welcome to Country

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Life on the Station

Pitta Pitta Elders Uncle Alfred Nathan and Uncle Brian Nathan shares knowledge of Life on the Station on their local Country.

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The Min Min Lights

Pitta Pitta Elders Uncle Alfred Nathan and Uncle Brian Nathan shares knowledge of The Min Min Lights on their local Country.

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The Native Police

Pitta Pitta Elders Uncle Alfred Nathan and Uncle Brian Nathan shares knowledge of The Native Police on their local Country

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The Min Min Lights

Year levels: 5 4 lessons

Students investigate various light phenomena including the Min Min Lights, the Northern Lights, lightning, rainbows and mirages. They explore First Nations perspectives which have come to explain or give insight regarding the phenomena and create their own hypothesis.

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