Indigenous Update. Lutheran Schools Association SA NT & WA WORKSHOPS FOR 2011

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1 Indigenous Update Lutheran Schools Association SA NT & WA WORKSHOPS FOR 2011 Volume 4 Issue 1 March rd June Cultural Awareness with Imbala Jarjum at The Ancient Earth Gallery, Hahndorf. Full day workshop 8th, 17th & 22nd June the Australian curriculum, resourcing to support Indigenous awareness at The Aboriginal, Multicultural, Languages and Learning Resource Centre, 255 Torrens Road, West Croydon. Flyers will be sent out to schools 15th June Student Pathways Conference at Flinders University. Information packs have been sent out to schools 20th October Cultural Awareness at various Adelaide venues. Flyers will be sent out to schools. Professional development to match the requirements of teachers is available through me. In addition, workshops on Indigenous Perspectives in the Curriculum, Spiritual Awareness, Cultural Awareness, Choosing Appropriate Resources, Historical perspectives, Sensitive terms and issues and issues relating to teaching Indigenous students are available. I am also available to support individual teachers with their curriculum planning. A GUIDE TO APPROPRIATE ABORIGINAL TERMINOLOGY The Lutheran Schools A Guide to Appropriate Aboriginal Terminology brochure has now been published. I will be organizing staff meeting workshops to introduce the brochure to all schools. Imbala Jarjum at The Ancient Earth Gallery, Hahndorf If you have a specific time that you would like me to visit please phone on or Special points of interest: Harmony Day 21 May Journey of Healing Day 26 May National Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June NAIDOC WEEK 4 11 July Inside this issue: Journey of Healing Day 2 National Reconciliation Week 2 NAIDOC WEEK 2 National NAIDOC week poster competition Ideas to celebrate Reconciliation and NAIDOC week 2011 Aboriginal Student Pathways Conference Indigenous Cultural Contacts 4/

2 Page 2 NATIONAL DAY OF HEALING (SORRY DAY) 26TH MAY Information available on the National Sorry Day Committee website. Merchandise such as the lapel pin can be purchased through the website. Indigenous Update NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK 27 th May 3 rd June The theme for NRW 2011 is Let s talk recognition. How you interpret it is entirely up to you. You might like to hold an event that recognises the important contributions that Indigenous Australians are making to your community. Or perhaps engage students, staff or friends more deeply in a conversation about the value of recognition and why it is of particular importance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Over the next couple of years recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our Constitution will be on the agenda as the Federal Government has indicated that there will be a referendum on it, on or before the next election. When people go to vote, we want them to feel confident and capable of making an informed decision. To do this it is important to start the conversation about the value of recognition for us all and why it is important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in particular. But recognition isn t just about the referendum, it s much broader, and has a lot to do with reconciliation. During NRW 2011 we re asking all Australians to think about the value of recognition, what it means to you personally and its importance to the nation. RECONCILIATION SOUTH AUSTRALIA Website for further information is The Northern Territory and Western Australia do not have their own official sites. Please use the National Reconciliation South Australian site for resources and information. NAIDOC WEEK 3rd to 10th July This year we will continue celebrating the culture, history and achievements of our Indigenous people during NAIDOC Week which will be held from 3-10 July. The 2011 National NAIDOC theme is about taking responsibility for our future. To control the change we need to plan and take action to make it happen. It s our future change: the next step is ours. For additional information please go to the NAIDOC webpage. NATIONAL NAIDOC POSTER COMPETITION The National NAIDOC Poster Competition is an opportunity for talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to have their artwork showcased across Australia as part of NAIDOC celebrations. Each year, Indigenous artists are invited to submit artwork(s) based on the national NAIDOC theme. The winning artwork chosen by the National NAIDOC Committee is reproduced on the NAIDOC poster, which is circulated nationwide to promote the week and the theme. The winning artist receives a prize of $5000 and national recognition and exposure, with their artwork displayed in schools, work places and community organisations across Australia. You can submit your entry online by completing the form found on the web page

3 Volume 4 Issue 1 Page 3 IDEAS TO CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION OR NAIDOC WEEK Using the Reconciliation Schools Education Pack, work with students on a particular theme in the lead up to Reconciliation Week, culminating in a presentation or competition. This could be in the form of visual art, an essay or speech, or a presentation in groups or as individuals. You can find copies of ReconciliationSA education packs on the ReconciliationSA web page. They re designed to be off the shelf resources and can be incorporated into a number of different topics (and across a number of different year levels so it could be a school wide event) Screen relevant DVDs and couple the screenings with in class discussions. Form a Reconciliation Week Committee or NAIDOC Week Committee (perhaps the SRC or equivalent) and have them come up with a student led initiative. Does your school have an Aboriginal flag that it flies? If not, you could lobby to have a separate flag pole erected to fly the flag permanently. We recommend that it be as tall as the flag pole for the Australian flag, and that the flag be as large. A really different project is the creation of an Aboriginal cultural garden. This can be a really special project involving many year levels, and will be a lasting symbol of Reconciliation or NAIDOC Week. Invite an Indigenous Elder or performance group to an assembly during Reconciliation Week or NAIDOC Week. They can perform a traditional Welcome to Country, tell some stories and teach the students some songs/dances. Thought about getting the parents involved? If so, you could have a movie screening evening, and a discussion about how the parents could play a role in the Reconciliation process. Organise a Reconciliation Walk around your local community, stopping at significant sites ABORIGINAL STUDENT PATHWAYS CONFERENCE MY FUTURE MY WAY Conference for students in years 10 to 12. KEYNOTE SPEAKER- Corey Warrior Corey Warrior is a Narungga man who graduated as a secondary teacher in Corey has combined his love of travel, sport and teaching to work in three continents of the world; North America, Europe and Australia. Corey is passionate about working with students and is currently employed as a Science and Physical Education teacher at Craigmore High School. Representatives from TAFE, Universities, Public Sector, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Cadetships, Mining, Defence Force, Teaching, Emergency services will be there to talk to the students. iexplore will enable students to get a feel of the different faculties available at university. CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 15 JUNE 2011 AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY 9.15AM T0 2.45PM THANK YOU ALL INDIGENOUS SUPPLEMENTARY ASSISTANCE REPORTS FOR 2010 HAVE NOW BEEN RECEIVED.

4 INDIGENOUS CULTURAL CONTACTS Please negotiate fees before booking the performer/s NAME CONTENT CULTURAL GROUP CONTACT NUMBERS Josie Agius Welcome Narrunga, Ngarrindjeri, Home Lewis O Brien Welcome Mobile Darren Wanganeen Botanical Gardens Bush Food Trail Mobile Trent Hill (Indigenous Culture for Kids) Art Gallery of South Australia Botanical Gardens Bush Food Trail School visits on artifacts and Dreaming stories. Art, history, language, Indigenous perspectives. Bookings for guided tour Home Mobile Phone Fax Web: Botanic Gardens Bush Food Trail See above, Darren Wanganeen or Trent Hill Marra Dreaming Arts Centre Art/Craft classes, Murals, Mosaic, Silk Printing. Schools visits.. Ngarrindjeri,, Narrunga Raelene Snow Phone/fax South Australian Museum Indigenous history and artifacts; guided tours and class visits Phone Fax SAMEducation@saugov.sa.gov.au Web Ingarnendi SA Museum Online cultural information of Aboriginal Australia photos, artifacts, extensive information and student research tool a.gov.au/ Imbala Jarjum Dance, music Aardvark Tandanya Centre Cultural Indigenous performers Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal artists Phone Fax DUE DATES FOR 2011 Indigenous Supplementary Assistance Report 25th November Indigenous Curriculum Program Report 25th November. Both reports will be available on the ISA Indigenous webpage LSA Indigenous web page is found on the LEA website. Use your login and password, go to the SA, NT & WA district, on the left hand side menu you will find the LSA Indigenous page.

5 Tauondi Cultural Agency Food trails, storytellers, artifact lessons Phone Fax Living Cultural Centre at Warraparinga Tilbruke Story, history, Cultural performance, Wetland and Environmental tours, Art workshops, Educational programs. Conference room available at a cost. Phone (Sacha) lkccrecep@marion.sa.gov.au Migration Museum Indigenous perspectives Whose country? South Australian role play Steve Goldsmith Musician, story teller, cultural awareness Rosa Garcia Education Officer Ph: (08) Fax: (08) garcia@history.sa.gov.au Contact through Living Cultural Centre at Warraparinga Phone (Sacha) lkccrecep@marion.sa.gov.au Wally Kite Story teller, cultural awareness, Walking trails at the Botanical Gardens, Morialta and Cleland Wildlife. Mobile Tal Kin Jeri Dance Dance Workshops, artefacts, Ngarrindjeri Group music, stories Paitya Dance Group Dance and welcome Karl Telfer or mobile Vincent (Jack) Kanya Kudnuitya Buckskin Kuma Karro Cultural Services Mobile jbuckskin@hotmail.com Emily Kelly Musica Viva in Schools Phone ekelly@mva.org.au Isobelle Campbell Cultural activities Peramangk Mobile Phone Scott Darlow The Darlow Show music Phone info@thedarlowshow.com Pilawuk Teacher, artist Phone PLEASE NOTE: MURPHY SISTERS BOOKSHOP will no longer be trading. I will put together a list of bookshops where books with an Indigenous focus can be purchased. This list will be sent to the Indigenous Education Focus educator. Indigenous Education Facilitator Christine Reid LSA of SA, NT & WA 137 Archer Street North Adelaide, SA 5006 T: M: E: christine.reid@lsa.lutheran.edu.au The Lutheran Schools Association provides support, encouragement and leadership for school communities as they fulfill their educational responsibilities within the context of Christian ministry.