Level | 3 |
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Learning Area |
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Resource Type | Document |
Keywords | Anniversaries, Heraldry, Aboriginal peoples, Activism, Embassies, Emblems, Reconciliation, Tent embassy, Indigenous Peoples, Torres Strait Islander history, Aboriginal history |
ScOT Keyword | EmblemsAboriginal peoplesAboriginal historyReconciliationActivismAnniversariesHeraldryTorres Strait Islander historyIndigenous peoplesEmbassies |
Language | English |
Published Date | 19/04/2017 |
Educational Values |
This resource is of value to teachers is supporting the year 3 history content description that explores Australian symbols and their origins and significance. As a national symbol, the tent embassy in Canberra provides a great discussion point for the impact of symbols on the way people think and act and the ways in which this particular symbol has contributed to the improvement of rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This resource provides five fast facts related to the tent embassy and presents a concise overview of its history and achievements.
This resource is relevant for exploring the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures cross-curriculum priority of the Australian Curriculum. The more than 40-year history and impact of the tent embassy particularly support the cultural priority exploring the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Copyright | © Reconciliation Australia. This material may be used and reproduced free of charge for non-commercial educational purposes, provided all acknowledgements are retained. |
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