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Yarra Healing: Wurundjeri story
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This is an article by Wurundjeri Elder Joy Murphy-Wandin about her great-great uncle William Barak, the renowned leader of the Aboriginal people at Coranderrk. It describes their family connection, where Barak was born, how he became Ngurangaeta of the Wurundjeri people and his fame as an artist. It emphasises firstly his role a spokesperson for the people of Coranderrk as they struggled to retain the land, presenting petitions to Parliament and writing to Queen Victoria, and secondly his relationships with the Swiss DePury family and Scotswoman Anne Bon. Linked to the article are three videos also featuring Joy Murphy-Wandin.
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| Level | 5, 6 |
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| Resource Type | Document |
| Keywords | Significant people, William Barak, Active citizenship, Cultural interaction, Aboriginal history |
| ScOT Keyword | Aboriginal historyActive citizenshipCultural interactionSignificant people |
| Language | English |
| Published Date | 14/09/2016 |
| Educational Values |
This is a valuable resource for the content descriptions in the years 5 and 6 history curriculum that refer to the role or contribution of an individual; in this case William Barak (1824-1903). The article is also valuable for the 'Making a nation' depth study in year 9 history, particularly for the content description about the extension of settlement and the effects of contact between European settlers and Aboriginal peoples. Joy Murphy-Wandin describes the political struggle led by Barak to avoid complete dispossession, and his friendship with Anne Bon, a powerful advocate for Aboriginal people.
The article is of considerable value for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures cross-curriculum priority. It is particularly relevant to the priority's organising idea that Australia acknowledges the significant contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The profile of Barak's life prepared by a family member is a significant historical source that highlights his multifaceted contribution to Aboriginal political struggle and leadership, the visual arts and to reconciliation.
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| Copyright | © Catholic Education Office Melbourne, 2009. This material may be downloaded, copied, used and communicated free of charge for non-commercial educational purposes, provided all acknowledgements are retained. |
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