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Aboriginal Youth Network
Aborigine News
AIATSIS - Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
AIATSIS - Australian Indigenous languages
AIATSIS - Deaths in Custody research register
The Ainu Museum
Arctic Circle
Australian Indigenous cultural heritage
Australian indigenous healthInfoNet
Australasian Legal Information Institute
Boomalli Aboriginal artist co-operative
Bunjilaka
Cadigal Wangal
CAEPR home page
Center for World Indigenous Studies home page
The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation
Creative spirits: the art of touching spirit and soul
Cultural Survival’s home
Culture of Peace
Day of mourning and protest: 70th anniversary
First Perspective
Frontier online
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
Indigenous Australia
Indigenous road safety
International Indian Treaty Council
Kudnarto
Main Maori site on the Net!
Maori organisations of New Zealand
Message club
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education website
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education website
National Museum of Australia
National Native Title Tribunal
NativeWeb
Reconciliation Australia
Songlines Aboriginal Art Gallery, museum quality Australian Aboriginal paintings
Te Ara: the encyclopedia of New Zealand
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada 
The comprehensive pages of this official site of the Canadian government cover all aspects of policy and law relating to Canadian indigenous affairs.
Students would need a focussed approach to locate specific information. The site is user friendly, with each of the 24 sections clearly marked. It is a
useful site across a range of secondary HSIE syllabuses. Kids stop, developed specifically for students, provides easy to read information on the people,
place names, language and history of this group of indigenous peoples. Simple, classroom activities are also available for download and can be used with
permission. Information available here would support comparative studies. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6; Modern History Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Aboriginal; Canada; Indian; indigenous
PUBLISHER: Indian and Northern Affairs, Canada
REVIEW DATE: 1/07/11
Aboriginal business
ABSTRACT
These pages provide information about specialist Aboriginal business services and programs. The site links to support services and business tools designed to help Aboriginal people start, build and sustain business operations. The site provides a range of services to meet the needs of Aboriginal enterprises, and it also links to mainstream business programs. These services are delivered by experienced Aboriginal business development networks across NSW. The networks help Aboriginal people plan the successful growth and development of their commercial enterprises. In About us, the material in Success stories provides motivational accounts for all students.
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Business Studies Stage 6; Commerce 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples – Economic aspects; Aboriginal peoples – Employment; Small business
PUBLISHER: NSW Department of Industry and Investment, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/08/11 [338.6] SCIS 1436265
Aboriginal Youth Network
A Canadian initiative, this is designed by and for indigenous youth in an effort to create and maintain an online youth community. It provides access to
information and news stories and allows participants to exchange ideas, ideals, values, beliefs and cultures, and traditions. Supported by the Canadian
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, it is well designed and easy to navigate. The issues, such as police and indigenous youth, reflected in this
homepage seem to be worldwide for indigenous youth. This is a good source for the comparative international study in the Aboriginal Studies: Stage 6
syllabus (approved 1999. It is regularly updated. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6; Modern History Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Adolescents; Adolescents in Canada; Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Aboriginal; youth
PUBLISHER: Indian and Northern Affairs, Canada
REVIEW DATE: 13/3/01
Aborigine News
Part of the World News network, this site collects news stories about Indigenous Australia. The news stories on the front page are current, but there is
also an extensive archive. The featured headlines are linked to the source newspaper running that particular story, along with the full text article. The
site is helpful for investigating current affairs relevant to Aboriginal people and issues. The majority of external links to other sites, featured on
the left hand bar, are good; though there is a concern about the authenticity and copyright of one link, Encyclopaedia of Aboriginal culture. Aborigine
News is a useful site for both Aboriginal Studies and Legal Studies. The volume of information available, means users need to be focussed in their
information search strategies. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: English; HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; English Stage 6: Standard; Advanced; ESL; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage
6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; Australia - History - 1991-
KEYWORDS: Aborigine; news
PUBLISHER: World News, USA
REVIEW DATE: 13/7/11
AIATSIS - Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Studies
Well designed and informative, this site provides information about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples.
Archives and production provides access to the MURA online catalogue of the vast AITSIS resource collection. Wiradjuri, for example,
,results in a list of over one thousand resources held by AIATSIS. All resources are listed for content and cultural access and are cross referenced. The
site also gives you access to the invaluable Aboriginal Studies Press Catalogue. The Library section outlines services provided to educators and
the community on collections, family history, subject guides, bibliographies, and fact sheets. An annotated list of 75 Web links is a bonus for
teachers. B. Percival
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: CA; HSIE; Science
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History 7-10; Legal Studies Stage 6; Science 7-10; Visual Arts Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; Torres Strait Islanders
PUBLISHER: The Institute, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/08/11 [994] SCIS 994972
AIATSIS - Australian Indigenous languages
Easily navigated, the site features an Indigenous language of the month series. This features writings in various Aboriginal languages, including those
of New South Wales, with English translations line by line. These resources would be used in consultation with the local Aboriginal community. The site
is worth visiting regularly as the information changes with regular updates. It contains Coombs indigenous languages page; an Australian languages
bibliography; Aboriginal studies electronic data archive (ASEDA); and ASEDA on-line catalogue from the Coombs server at Australian National University.
The Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay web dictionary and Arrernte bibliography are also linked to this site. Time is required to explore external links for curriculum
relevance and to locate specific information. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Professional
KLA: HSIE; LANGUAGES
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples - Languages; Torres Strait Islanders - Languages
KEYWORDS: Australian; Indigenous; languages
PUBLISHER: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
REVIEW DATE: 1/7/11
Arctic Circle
Devised for the indigenous peoples north of the 66th parallel, this extensive home page has indexes leading to relevant information for an understanding
of the indigenous issues worldwide. The information covers peoples from Canada, Russia, Scandinavia, and Greenland. Through twelve sections, ranging from
an introduction, through issues that affect all indigenous peoples, to a virtual classroom and search engine, much information can be gained. The seven
main areas: Natural resources; History and culture; Museum; Virtual classroom; Forum and Social equity and environmental justice, cover issues from the
traditional through to the contemporary. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Geography Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Arctic regions; Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Arctic; Canadians; Greenlanders; indigenous; Russians; Scandinavians
PUBLISHER: University of Connecticut, USA
REVIEW DATE: 1/08/11
Australian Indigenous cultural heritage
Part of the much larger Australian Government site, Culture.gov.au, this section focuses on the significance of Land, Sacred sites and Dreaming stories, diversity through location and language, Tourism, performance and Visual arts pertaining to Indigenous culture. Extensive links to other sites related to Indigenous affairs provide further information and allow for deeper analysis of specific topics. Students of Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 will find this site particularly useful for outcomes 8.1 and 8.2. This attractive site is a valuable professional reference for teachers. A. Frost
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples – History; Torres Strait Islanders – History
PUBLISHER: Dept. of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/08/11 [305.89] SCIS 1414984
Australian indigenous healthInfoNet
Aboriginal health statistics, policies and programs are explained on this site. The site collects material for researchers and the A–Z index in Help is particularly useful for student researchers. Resources explains site content, and there is a strong focus on health statistics, including road safety statistics, which are well supported by comprehensive explanations of causal factors, programs and policies linked to health issues. Students will find this a great resource for exploring Australia’s health inequities in Stage 6 PDHPE and when studying diversity in Stage 5 PDHPE. The website uses Aboriginal jargon to complement the modern layout of the site. Teachers will also find this site useful for collecting background data on health issues and health systems for local Aboriginal communities. S. Williams
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE; PDHPE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; PDHPE 7–10; PDHPE Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples – Health; Aboriginal peoples – Medical care; Aboriginal peoples – Social conditions
PUBLISHER: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Clearinghouse, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/08/11 [362.84] SCIS 1031843
Australasian Legal Information Institute
With nearly half a million pages, this is an invaluable site. It aims to provide free Internet access to legal information, legislation, treaties,
decisions of courts, and tribunals. Its resources include primary material such as the full text of Australian legislation, the judge's summation in
legal cases, and public domain secondary material. It is possible to read transcripts of recent court cases and judgements, including Human Rights
Committee and High Court material. Several search engines are available to locate information within the clearly and logically organised site, while the
links pages (exploration time required) include indices to law sites within and beyond Australia, eg. Australian Human Rights Information Centre, and the
Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. It is regularly updated. R. Buchanan, E. Maxwell
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Citizenship; Civil rights; International law; Law - Australia
KEYWORDS: Law; legal
PUBLISHER: AustLII (Faculties of Law, University of Technology Sydney & University of NSW)
REVIEW DATE: 13/7/11
Boomalli Aboriginal artist co-operative
Founded by Aboriginal
artists who refused to be defined by existing preconceptions of what constituted authentic Aboriginal art, works from a variety of media are exhibited in
this space. These include: painting, print-making, photography, new media, sculpture, fabric design, and mixed media. They exemplify the complex and
diverse nature of contemporary Indigenous cultural expression. Some strong visual images as well as written information about the three
Exhibitions held in the gallery in 2003 can be viewed. The A centenary vs eternity exhibition offers powerful works from many of the
Boomalli artists who have expressed their views on Aboriginal history. L. Pratt
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: CA; HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Visual Arts 7-10; Visual Arts Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples – Handicrafts; Art, Aboriginal; Art, Australian
PUBLISHER: Boomalli Aboriginal Artist Co-operative
REVIEW DATE: 02/07/11 [709.94] SCIS 1168030
Bunjilaka
Designed and maintained by Aboriginal people, this is the Aboriginal centre at the Melbourne Museum, a campus of Museum Victoria. This site is an
informative and visually appealing resource for understanding the complex and diverse nature of modern Aboriginality, and it presents a clear and
contemporary Aboriginal voice. A map of the centre depicts current exhibitions and performance Spaces. Dreaming stories of the southern most Koori
peoples can be read in Yarns we tell. An information service which can be useful for comparative studies is found in Resources, as is an outline
of the contents of the useful Aboriginal perspectives kit. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; HSIE K-6; History 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples - Exhibitions; Aboriginal peoples - History - Exhibitions; Aboriginal peoples - Law and legislation -
Exhibitions; Art, Aboriginal - Exhibitions.
PUBLISHER: Museum of Victoria, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 01/08/11 [305.89] SCIS 1164018
Cadigal Wangal
Covering a wide variety of areas relating to Cadigal Aboriginal communities, this huge site is extremely useful. Divided into five main sections,
information can be readily accessed via a pictorial banner at the top of each page, or from the extensive list of links from the Site map. Land
use examines ways in which the Cadigal people managed the land, Bush tucker presents the natural sources of food that were available in the
local area, and The Cooks River highlights the complex lifestyle of the people in the area prior to 1788. Country and culture includes
Spirituality which contains an interesting explanation of The Dreaming and examines local belief systems and the ongoing custodianship of
the Land to contemporary times. Teachers will also find Protocols for working with Aboriginal people of interest. A. Byron
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History 7-10; HSIE K-6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples - New South Wales
PUBLISHER: Marrickville Council, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 15/11/11 [994.4] SCIS 1162007
CAEPR home page
The Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research has seven clearly labelled sections on this important home page, which gives an understanding of the
policy research in contemporary Aboriginal economics. It includes: CAEPR information; Discussion papers on Aboriginal economic development, sorted by
year of publication and with an abstract of each paper; Research monographs; Issue briefs, which detail in abbreviated form the key research results of
papers; Ordering information for past papers; Working papers; and Search CAEPR. As the site has up to date information on Aboriginal economics and policy
research, it can offer a high level of academic information for the Aboriginal Studies: Stage 6 syllabus (approved 1999). C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples
KEYWORDS: Aboriginal economics; policy; research
PUBLISHER: Australian National University, ACT
REVIEW DATE: 13/7//11
Center for World Indigenous Studies home page
The publisher of this site is an independent, non profit research and education organisation dedicated to education, social justice, human rights of
indigenous peoples, and cultural diversity as enriching the world. This comprehensive site provides information on indigenous issues and strategies for
indigenous peoples across the world, and offers excellent potential for supporting comparative studies. The Fourth World Journal may be useful for those
students studying contemporary international indigenous issues. The Fourth World Documentation Project contains many documents relevant to Australian and
overseas indigenous people. An internal search engine assists users to locate specific information. In the context of this site, the "Fourth World"
includes the 5000 to 6000 internationally unrecognised nations whose descendants maintain a distinct political culture within the states which claim
their territories. As part of the Indigenous peoples’ web ring, this site allows access to many other Indigenous sites, though exploration time is
required to verify curriculum relevance. C. Dorbis, B. Percival
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6; Modern History Stage 6
KEY WORDS: Aboriginal studies; Fourth World; indigenous
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; Indigenous peoples
PUBLISHER: Centre for World Indigenous Studies
REVIEW DATE: 13/7/11
The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation
For an understanding of contemporary Aboriginal Australia, this is an essential page with a vision of a reconciled Australia. Key sections include:
Roadmap for Reconciliation; The people's movement; Media releases; Social research; draft Reconciliation documents; Social justice library; and
information on getting involved in a young person’s network. The library has important information on the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths
in Custody and Bring them home - a community guide. Resources offer newsletters, social justice updates, and key issues papers. This is an important
source of current and historical information about significant contemporary issues. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; Reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australia; Torres Strait Islanders
KEYWORDS: Aboriginal; Aboriginal Deaths in Custody; Indigenous studies; Reconciliation; Torres Strait Islanders
PUBLISHER: Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Canberra
REVIEW DATE: 13/07/111
Creative spirits: the art of touching spirit and soul
In collaboration with Indigenous people, the author of this excellent website has created an insightful look into Aboriginal culture by researching aspects including Arts, Health, History, Land, Spirituality, Sport, Economy, People, Language, Law/justice, Media, Politics and Autonomy. There is a wide range of topics presented on the site, such as The Dreaming, rock paintings, stolen wages, art authenticity, Indigenous teachers, life expectancy, the Myall Creek massacre, the Stolen Generations, and discrimination. Colour photographs and maps facilitate understanding of the well written text. Statistics and quotations are supported by references. The author has also included travel guides for New South Wales and Western Australia with a focus on Aboriginal cultural sites, and links to Aboriginal associations and publications. A. Frost
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE; VET
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Tourism Curriculum Framework Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples
PUBLISHER: Creative Spirits, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/7/11 [305.89] SCIS 1414980
Cultural Survival’s home
Concerned with the rights of indigenous people worldwide, this site contains anthropological material and information from indigenous perspectives useful
for cross cultural studies for the opening section of the Society and Culture: Stage 6 syllabus (approved 1999). Active Voices, an online journal,
contains educational materials that promote tolerance and understanding of other cultures and respect for indigenous people. Related sites gives access
to a range of sites addressing diverse issues. Exploration time is required to verify curriculum relevance of external site links. C. Dorbis, C.
Preston
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Legal Studies Stage 6; Society & Culture Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Human rights; Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Cultural; indigenous
PUBLISHER: Cultural Survival Inc., Cambridge, USA
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Culture of Peace
An initiative of the Australian UNESCO Associated Schools Project (ASP), this site is designed for teachers and students to explore the year for a
Culture of Peace. Well designed and easy to navigate, it is a useful resource and source of lessons for a range of primary and secondary syllabuses. The
themes include: Peace of mind; Peace in the family; Peace at school; Peace in the community; Peace in the country; and Peace in the world. There is a
wealth of peace related material to support class activities in Online exhibition, Project activities, and Resources. Selected content related to issues
such as cultural diversity, tolerance, and human rights could easily be adapted by teachers or used as starting points for teaching and learning. C.
Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6;History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6; Modern History Stage 6; Studies of
Religion Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Peace
KEYWORDS: Culture; peace
PUBLISHER: Australian UNESCO Associated Schools Project Network
REVIEW DATE: 14/7/11
Day of mourning and protest: 70th anniversary
This site provides comprehensive information about the establishment of the Australian Aborigines League (AAL) in 1932, in Background. In 1938, the AAL proclaimed 26 January to be a day of mourning for Aboriginal people. Events surrounding the 70th anniversary of the announcement are documented on this site. Scanned archived documents intersperse the blocks of text showing letters, newspaper articles, banners and posters about significant times including the proclamation of Invasion Day in 1988. Links to notable Aboriginal entities such as Jack Patten, Margaret Tucker and Pearl Gibbs are prolific and well sourced. The information on this site supports outcomes 8.2 and 8.3 in Aboriginal Studies Stage 6 and outcomes 4.4, 5.4 and 5.6 in Aboriginal Studies7–10. A. Frost
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal people – Civil rights; Aboriginal peoples
PUBLISHER: Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
REVIEW DATE: 14/7/11 [305.89] SCIS 1414987
First Perspective
A newspaper on the Internet for Canada’s indigenous peoples is presented by this site. Its counterpart in Australia is the Koori Mail. This easily
navigated site, allows students to access information on issues concerning Canada’s indigenous peoples. Students can easily draw comparisons and
reach conclusions about the similarities and differences between Canada and Australia. Ottawa watch provides an insight into political developments;
Legal offers articles on the law and Canada’s aboriginal peoples; and Pow Wows provides information on indigenous events. Some interesting legal
developments should make this relevant to many Stage 6 students. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6; Modern History Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Canadian Indians; Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Aboriginal; indigenous; perspective
PUBLISHER: Taiga Communications Inc., Canada
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Frontier online
A professional, well designed site, this has been based on material developed from the ABC television series, Frontier, which examined the frontier wars
between white Australians and Aboriginal peoples. Included on the site are the contents of three forums: Treaties; Personal responsibility; and
Reconciliation, which were originally conducted as a Live panel. Other inclusions are: a detailed Background on each of the Frontier episodes; an
extensive Glossary; and a Guestbook, where issues can be discussed. The Education section is current and contains well researched teacher and student
information, including worksheets. There is a worthwhile list of Resources. This site is an excellent survey of opinion and information relating to
Aboriginal post invasion history and Reconciliation. C. Dorbis, B. Percival
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal Peoples - History; Australia -Race relations; Reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australia
KEYWORDS: Aboriginal history; frontier; Reconciliation
PUBLISHER: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
AUTHOR: PRICE, Kaye
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
An outstanding site, this deals with Disability rights, Sexual discrimination, Human rights and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice. As
social justice and human rights are the key concepts in the Aboriginal studies curriculum, this is an invaluable resource. Social justice examines issues
fundamental to the core of the Aboriginal Studies: Stage 6 syllabus (approved 1999), providing easy to read text and up to date statistics on all major
social indicators. The issues of Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, Stolen Generations, and Native Title are addressed in detail with both government reports
(including Bringing them home: the ‘Stolen Generation’) and basic summaries, making it a helpful resource for teachers and students. There is
also a School page where students can have their questions answered. Links are provided to sites dealing with specific types of discrimination, though
exploration time is required to verify curriculum relevance of these. The site is regularly updated. A. Byron, B. Percival
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; HSIE K-6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6; Society & Culture Stage
6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; Human rights; Social justice; Stolen generations; Torres Strait Islanders
KEYWORDS: Discrimination; equal opportunity; human rights; Stolen Generations
PUBLISHER: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Indigenous Australia
Sponsored by the Australia Council, this site is written entirely by Aboriginal people. Sections include: Language which gives an explanation of Language groups and Oral traditions; Culture provides information about Corroboree and Ceremonial dress; while Festivals lists the dates of national cultural gatherings. The
Dreaming, Social organisation,and Land and achievement also provide teachers and students with appropriate
material required for the achievement of outcomes in a number of HSIE syllabuses. Well thought out and easy to navigate, the simplicity of the site adds
to its usefulness in the classroom. One of the strengths of this resource is that it deals with modern issues such as cultural appropriation and
achievements of Aboriginal Australians, rather than failures of the white systems. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Geography 7–10, History 7–10; HSIE K–6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; Australia – History; Torres Strait Islanders
PUBLISHER: Accom.Com.Au, 2004
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [994] SCIS 1167842
Indigenous road safety
Recognising the high representation of Aboriginal people involved in road trauma within the Northern Territory, this site provides information on road safety campaigns specifically targeting Aboriginal communities. The site gives an abstract of the statistics of Aboriginal road fatalities in the NT and compares this to the total NT population in explaining the high importance of these road safety campaigns. Students can access information outlining the dangers that Aboriginal people face and how they are over represented in the road fatalities. This information could be useful for students and teachers when researching social inequities, and for a case study within Aboriginal Studies syllabuses. The site has up-to-date information in the News room, and useful radio and television commercials online. S. Williams
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples – Health; Aboriginal peoples – Northern Territory; Road safety
PUBLISHER: Northern Territory Transport Group, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [363.12] SCIS 1426824
International Indian Treaty Council
An organisation of indigenous peoples from North, Central, South America and the Pacific, has published this informative site. The value of the web site
is in the policy statements, reports (often from the United Nations), history, and indigenous perspectives it offers. The comprehensive text information
contains important details about the continuing struggles of indigenous people to break the stereotypes of the past colonial world. There is a wealth of
information for discerning teachers and students. This is a useful site for historiography and international comparative studies in Aboriginal studies.
C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Legal Studies Stage 6; Modern History Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Indian; international; treaty
PUBLISHER: The International Indian Treaty Council, USA
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Kudnarto
Written as an e-book, this lengthy dissertation is about the culture of the Kaurna people of South Australia and Kudnarto, a Kaurna woman who married a European man in the mid-1800s. It was compiled by a non-Aboriginal historian with support and advice from Aboriginal communities and AIATSIS. The impact of European influences on the Kaurna people’s everyday life in the 19th century, and the consequences of an Aboriginal woman marrying outside her culture, are portrayed in well researched detail in the book. The site takes advantage of interactive devices, with abundant links to biographical information, primary sources and footnote references. Although the content of the book is divided into manageable chapters, and linked sections aid online reading, students may find that specific techniques and critical literacy awareness are required to use an e-book effectively. It would be an interesting resource to introduce e-book stylistics to English students. Teacher discretion is advised before directing students to parts of this book. S. Rasaiah
USER LEVEL: Stage 6 Professional
KLA: English; HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; English 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Kaurna (Aboriginal people) – History; Women, Aboriginal – Biography
PUBLISHER: B. Woerlee, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 25/03/10 [994.23] SCIS 1444442
Main Maori site on the Net!
A decorative home page, which acts as a scrollable index with clearly defined topics, is on this attractive site. The welcome is in Marae, and represents
the Whakairo people’s views and cultural expressions. It reflects a trend in some indigenous web sites to present both cultural and related
business information. Sections on carving; performing arts; language studies; Marae protocol; myths and legends; and a Marae general knowledge quiz,
provide a good starting point for the understanding of a complex society. These complexities are discussed in historic and contemporary time frames. An
interactive map gives listings of Maori peoples in each region of New Zealand. This is a relevant site for senior students exploring indigenous cultures
and doing comparative studies. Exploration time is required to locate relevant information at linked sites, which are arranged by category. C.
Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: CA; HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; HSIE K-6; History Stages 4-5; Visual Arts 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Indigenous peoples; Maori
KEYWORDS: Maori; New Zealand
PUBLISHER: Maori Web Sites, NZ
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Maori organisations of New Zealand
Containing a wide range of
areas explaining Maori customs, art, current events, history, music, and Myths and legends, this regularly updated web site is useful for students
in a range of KLAs, with depth of content and plenty of follow up links. Material is visually appealing, detailed, and interesting to explore, so
students working on a focus question will use the site most productively. The resource presents solid information for students undertaking comparative
studies in Aboriginal Studies, including a vibrant Virtual whare tour. Music students can view and listen to dance and songs in Maori
performing arts. English students may read a mythological based fantasy story, Kura. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: CA; English; HSIE
SYLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6, Geography 7–10; History 7–10; HSIE K–6; Society &
Culture Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Maori
PUBLISHER: Kupenga Maori, NZ
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [305 89] SCIS 1033433
Message club
Designed for Indigenous and non Indigenous
students, this site is a collection of simple materials and activities, plus more complex readings of Australia’s history and contemporary culture.
For the former: Fireplace gallery displays students’ art; Just for fun has primary based activities; and Good reading contains
student reviews. Didj ‘u’ know has information about Aboriginal culture and peoples that senior students will find useful. This
includes well written explanations and images of Indigenous dance, the freedom rides, and the 1967 referendum, as well as profiles of people such as
Casey Donovan. The site allows students to observe and interact with positive educational happenings concerning Aboriginal communities around Australia.
C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History 7–10; HSIE K–6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples; – Social life and customs; Communication; Electronic bulletin boards; Torres Strait Islanders
PUBLISHER: ABC, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [305.89] SCIS 1192141
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education
website
Teachers and students can get information on all Aboriginal Studies topics from this site. It is an educational portal and links to other resources are
numerous. Suitable sites are harvested, catalogued, and indexed to a set of 464 keywords, making it an excellent authority for checking cultural
authenticity. The site is regularly updated to include current events and issues, and visitor comments highly commend the site as a resource for
Aboriginal Studies. The connections to international indigenous sites are valuable for the comparative study component of the Aboriginal Studies Stage
6 syllabus. L. Pratt
USER LEVEL: Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Languages K-10; Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples
PUBLISHER: NATSIEW, Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [305.89] SCIS 995837
National Museum of Australia
Contemporary, vibrant, and
engaging, the museum’s web site presents collections which focus on Australia’s nation, land, and people. From the simply expressed main
choices, a plethora of information and images is found by following links and spending time in research. Titles can be deceptive, as Nation, for
example, is an exhibition of symbols in Australias history. Also in Exhibitions, Horizons is especially useful for the English Area of
Study: The journey, as it examines migration since 1788. Play is an interactive collection, particularly relevant for HSIE K–6 and Stage 4
History. The web site can easily be used to develop a virtual site study in History and Aboriginal Studies; it contains strong Indigenous and
multicultural themes, with regular changes in special exhibitions. Within Schools, there is ready access to teaching resources and ideas, and an
interactive talkback forum allows students to interview public figures. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: English; HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; English Stage 6; Geography 7–10; History 7–10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Australia – Galleries and museums
PUBLISHER: National >Museum of Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [069 0994] SCIS 1033435
National Native Title Tribunal
This well designed site caters for specialised study of contemporary Land Rights issues. A clear index allows students or teachers to access current
information on Native Title. Topics covered include: Questions and answers; What's new; Media releases; Publications; Policies and procedures; and Time
lines. Each of these can be viewed on a state basis. It also provides a page to have questions answered by members of the Tribunal, and contact lists for
each state. This site is an essential reference when studying Land Rights. It could be complemented by additional resources specifically from Aboriginal
perspectives. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples ? Land Rights
KEYWORDS: Native Title
PUBLISHER: Commonwealth Government, WA
REVIEW DATE: 14/7/11
NativeWeb
A collective project, from many of the world’s indigenous peoples, this location is aimed at linking all indigenous peoples through modern
technology to make a cyber community. It contains three broad sections: Resource centre; Community centre with Message boards and Email lists; and
General site information. Information may be obtained either by: Subject; Nation; Geography; or Document search, thus making it an easy home page to
navigate. Whilst the volume of information pertaining to most of the world’s indigenous communities, through links, makes this a very useful
resource for comparative studies, searching needs to be focussed to locate relevant information. C. Dorbis
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History Stages 4-5; Legal Studies Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Indigenous peoples
KEYWORDS: Cultures; indigenous; Native
PUBLISHER: NativeWeb, USA
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11
Reconciliation Australia
The independent foundation of Reconciliation Australia was established in 2001 to provide national leadership on Reconciliation. The site, which is
especially relevant for Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies, has an excellent scrolling Reconciliation timeline which senior students will appreciate. A
recently updated list of Reconciliation in action activities around the country, including National Reconciliation Week, would be valuable
for teachers planning school participation in Reconciliation events. Also useful are contacts in Friends and partners. The Resource centre and
Media centre provide a valuable database of Student material, Speeches, Publications, Media releases, and Community education. B.
Percival
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6 Professional
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Studies 7-10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; History 7-10
SCIS SUBJECTS: Aboriginal peoples - Civil rights; Australia - Race relations; Reconciliation of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australia; Torres
Strait Islanders - Civil rights
PUBLISHER: Reconciliation Australia
REVIEW DATE: 14/7/11 [323.1] SCIS 1033394
Songlines Aboriginal Art Gallery, museum quality Australian Aboriginal
paintings
The two galleries depicted on this commercial site deal solely in Australian Aboriginal art. The site
includes images of artists’ Paintings on canvas and Barks, as well as Prints and
Didgeridu. Most of the works are accompanied by extensive explanations. The artists includes
Artistportraits and photographs of the Artists at work, with descriptors explaining their methods
The Dreaming includes some information and an extensivephotographic gallery of traditional sites from Arnhem Land,
Delamare, Kakadu and the Kimberley. L. Pratt
USER LEVEL: Stage 5 Stage 6
KLA: CA; HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies 7–10; Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; Visual Arts 7–10; Visual Arts Stage 6
SCIS SUBJECTS: Art – Aboriginal; Art – Australian; Art – Galleries and museums
PUBLISHER: Songlines Aboriginal Art, USA
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [709.94] SCIS 1168110
Te Ara: the encyclopedia of New Zealand
Well written entries and appealing graphics make this site a pleasure to browse. Specific research is impeded by some clumsy cross referencing, but Stage
6 Society and Culture and Aboriginal Studies students who persevere will find much of interest. For the Society and Culture Core: Social and cultural
continuity and change, this resource supports students’ investigation of heritage, gender, values, and identity in another country.
Maori in New Zealand in brief ably supports the study of contemporary New Zealand within the Aboriginal Studies
syllabus Part 1: Social justice and human rights issues. Following the references in Related stories from Te Ara is fruitful, and links
such as Society and Urban marae will reward student research. In New Zealand peoples, HSIE K–6 students can
explore a large and vibrant collection, including an extensive look at the role of Australians. For young students, Get the short story
provides a useful summary. C. Thomas
USER LEVEL: Stage 3 Stage 6
KLA: HSIE
SYLLABUS: Aboriginal Studies Stage 6; HSIE K–6; Society & Culture Stage 6
PUBLISHER: Ministry for Culture and Heritage, NZ
SCIS SUBJECTS: New Zealand – Encyclopedieas
REVIEW DATE: 14/07/11 [993.003] SCIS 1211713
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