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GECKOS

GECKOS. Kimberley Induction 2011. We acknowledge The Yawuru People the traditional custodians of this land on which we gather. The Journey. GECKOS. G __ __ __ __ __ __ E __ __ __ __ __ __ __ C __ __ __ __ __ __ __ K __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ in

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GECKOS

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  1. GECKOS Kimberley Induction 2011

  2. We acknowledge The Yawuru People the traditional custodians of this land on which we gather

  3. The Journey

  4. GECKOS • G__ __ __ __ __ __ • E __ __ __ __ __ __ __ • C __ __ __ __ __ __ __ K __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ • in O __ __ S__ __ __ __ __ __

  5. Who? What? GECKOS When? Where? Why? How?

  6. GECKOS WHY?

  7. Aboriginal Education Policy 2. There shall be a two-way approach to education between Catholic schools and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people where Aboriginal and Other Australians can learn from each other. A two-way approach to education is experienced when the Aboriginal perspectives in the teaching and learning process are given equal importance to that of the Non-Aboriginal culture. 3. Appropriate Aboriginal Studies curriculum, aligned with the Curriculum Framework, shall be developed within the local school context for all children in WA Catholic schools. 9. Catholic schools will develop a reconciliation strategy with their school communities to ensure the vision of reconciliation is realised.

  8. Vision for Reconciliation ‘A United Australia, which respects this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage: and provides justice and equity for all.’

  9. GECKOS WHO?

  10. Support the integration of Aboriginal perspectives in the curriculum • assist in planning and teaching Aboriginal language programs • review Aboriginal resources within the school • increase Aboriginal resources within the school

  11. Support the integration of Aboriginal perspectives in the curriculum • provide advice (of a cultural nature) when assisting with the development of teaching programs • ensure involvement of local elders in special events • in partnership with others, arrange and participate  in cultural programs and events in the school

  12. Aboriginal Education for ALL Australians

  13. GECKOS WHERE?

  14. GECKOS WHEN?

  15. GECKOS HOW?

  16. Ask yourself . . . How can I integrate an Aboriginal Perspective ?

  17. Ask yourself . . . • Is there Aboriginal knowledge to incorporate? • Are there Aboriginal versions of events relating to this topic? • Are there Aboriginal people who are important to this topic? • Are there Aboriginal opinions and viewpoints? Document It!

  18. General principles • Form strong partnerships with your ATAs • Share the learning with your students • Be prepared to learn • Become familiar with available resources • Use GECKOS Guest Presenters Program

  19. General principles … • Focus on Contemporary as well as Traditional • Challenge attitudes which emanate from generally distorted views of Aboriginal people, culture, history & languages • Counteract the “Us and Them” attitude • If it doesn’t ‘fit’, don’t force it - beware the traps of tokenism and trivialisation

  20. GECKOS WHAT?

  21. Aboriginal Perspectives Including information about the histories, geographies, cultures, values, beliefs, customs, languages, lifestyles and spiritualities of Australia’s Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples – Contemporary as well as Traditional

  22. Symbols of Australia What do they stand for?

  23. Aboriginal Language Groups of Western Australia

  24. The Dreaming Videos/DVDs • Short animated Dreaming stories • Perfect to integrate with a variety of themes • RE Integration – Bible/Creation/Rules to live by

  25. Famous Australians

  26. From Little Things Big Things Grow

  27. Queenie McKenzie Limestone hills near Texas Downs 1991

  28. Rover Thomas Buragu country 1987

  29. Queenie McKenzie God sending the Holy Spirit1991

  30. Rover Thomas Dreamtime story of the willy willy 1989

  31. Yawuru Seasons (Kimberley)

  32. Kakadu Seasons

  33. Noongar Seasons (South West)

  34. IDENTIFYING BEST TREE’S FOR TOOLS TIDES TOOL MAKING BOOMERANGS, SPEARS FISH TRAPS COOKING CONSTRUCTION OF SHELTERS TECHNOLOGY & ENTERPRISE TRADE GLUE MAKING (RESIN) FIRE MAKING HUNTING BOAT BUILDING WOODEN BOWLS WEAVING USES OF ANIMALS

  35. COMMERCIAL TYPES OF FISH NECESSITY POISONOUS – NON POISONOUS WHAT SEASON NETTING ROLES/RESPONSIBILITES (MEN, WOMEN, CHILDREN) WHEN TO USE LIGHTS KNOWLEDGE TIME OILS AND FATS ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS MEAT FISH TRAPS FOOD PLANTS TO USE TO STUN FISH RIVER DAMSBILLABONG WHERE OCEAN SOLAR SYSTEM (links) PASSING ON KNOWLEDGE DESIGNS HAIR MATERIALS USED TO MAKE TRADITONAL PLASTIC SIZE WHERE USED ROCK GLASS WOOD CULTURAL WADJELLA

  36. HOW WHY WHO WHEN CARRYING FIRE LIGHT WARMTH RESPONSIBLE USE OF FIRES COMMUNICATION MAKING FIRES HEAT OVERALL SURVIVAL LAND/SPIRITUAL SMOKE HEALING CEREMONIES SELF FIRE HUNTING FAMILY USE HUNTING COOKING STORY TELLING COMING TOGETHER REJUVENATION OF LAND PROTECTION TOOL MAKING SIZE DISTANCE FROM FIRE SHAPING WOOD STRAIGHTENING, BENDING RESPONSIBILITES CARE OF FIRE ETC GLUE/RESIN

  37. Howwell prepared are you for the task?Skills . . . experience . . . knowledge

  38. Educate Ourselves • Talk with people in the community • Visit the Language Centre • CWAC (Connecting With Aboriginal Culture) package • Share Our Pride – online cultural awareness from Reconciliation Australia • ABC Message Stick; SBS Living Blak • SBS TV’s The First Australians • The Circuit; Going Bush;RAN • Koori Mail, Indigenous News • Videos & DVDs – Staff PD • Books • Music / Songs • Websites • Travel

  39. Thank You

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