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In this enlightening episode of Educator Yarns, we sit down with Aaron Johnston, recipient of the Primary School Teacher of The Year Award at the Koori Curriculum Educator Awards in 2024. Aaron, an Assistant Principal at a K-6 school on the Central Coast of NSW (Darkinjung Country), shares his profound journey of becoming an active ally for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education. From his awakening during the Black Lives Matter movement to supporting a student discovering their Aboriginal heritage, Aaron candidly discusses how his ignorance transformed into passionate advocacy. As the leader of his school's Aboriginal Education team, creator of Mr. J's Learning Space on social media, and co-host of the Teacher Takeaway podcast, Aaron demonstrates how educators can authentically embed First Nations perspectives in their pedagogy and influence their communities. This conversation offers practical insights for early childhood educators seeking to begin or deepen their journey of embedding Aboriginal perspectives in their teaching practice. Key Takeaways: Aaron's journey began with acknowledging his own ignorance about First Nations histories and cultures, highlighting the importance of personal reflection for all educators. How being approached by a family seeking to reconnect with their Aboriginal heritage became a catalyst for deeper engagement with First Nations education. Why starting small with "one authentic thing a week" provides a practical approach for educators beginning their journey of embedding Aboriginal perspectives. Consultation with First Nations educators and community members is essential before implementing Aboriginal education initiatives. Supporting children's cultural identity and sense of belonging should be a central focus, particularly for Aboriginal children who may be disconnected from their culture. Reciprocity in relationships with First Nations educators and communities creates sustainable partnerships. Children's literature, such as "Sorry Day" and "Walking Together" by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler, offers accessible entry points for teaching complex historical topics. Social media platforms can be powerful tools for amplifying First Nations voices and sharing practical educational resources. School leadership positions provide opportunities to champion Aboriginal education across entire school communities. The importance of breaking cycles of ignorance to ensure future generations grow up with knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures. Aaron Johnston's journey from a place of acknowledged ignorance to becoming a recognised ally in Aboriginal education offers a powerful model for educators across Australia. His practical approach emphasises starting small, building genuine relationships, seeking guidance from First Nations educators, and consistently working to amplify Aboriginal voices and perspectives. Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to deepen your practice, this episode provides valuable insights and practical strategies. Listen now to be inspired and equipped to make meaningful changes in your educational setting that honour and celebrate the world's oldest living cultures. Access the episode resources here.
In this episode, we are joined by Kylie Captain. If you would like more information about Kylie and the work she does, please visit: https://www.kyliecaptain.com.au/View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
Join The Kernels as they wonder at Warwick Thornton's 2023 religious drama: 'The New Boy'.Navigating native narratives, runtime ruining and mongrel matrimony - The Kernels share their likes, dislikes, ratings & even treat you to an original song, AND a unique game where they create a movie trailer. Enjoy you nourishing nuns!Thanks for popping by. We hope you enjoy The Podcorn Kernel Podcast. Please get in touch with any praise, criticism, feedback or advice.Compliments will be greeted with kindness. Criticism will be catered to with carnage. Contact us at : thepodcornkernels@gmail.com or find us on us on the following social platforms:Instagram: thepodcornkernelsThreads: thepodcornkernelsTwitter: @podcornkernelsWebsite: thepodcornkernels.co.ukTikTok: @thepodcornkernels
What if ETs really did walk this earth? And what if we had the artefacts to prove it? Steven & Evan Strong have traversed the globe in search of strange artefacts that can help us uncover the truth of our origins. In this interview, Steven and Evan offer us an opportunity to open our minds and consider the possibility that there may just be more to our history than meets the eye. Here at First Contact we believe that the power to initiate contact with non-human intelligence is in your hands! Join the Galactic Community and Activate your ability to connect with your Galactic Soul Family. In the community you will find 100+ Frequency Activations to activate your Merkaba Lightbody, access your Multidimensional Inner Heart, Quantum leap your abundance, meet your Galactic Guides, and more. Join the Galactic Community today: www.eeshapatel.com/community About Steven & Evan Strong: Steven and Evan Strong have spent over 20 years assembling facts from archaeological finds, explorers' accounts, genetics information, traditional Australian Aboriginal mythology and many more sources to develop one coherent and controversial theory: Aboriginal people exported civilisation to the world-at-large. Steven Strong is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. He also co-authored the highly successful “Aboriginal Australia: A Language and Cultural kit”. Evan Strong has a background in Sociology and Psychology. About Eesha Patel: Eesha Patel is a Galactic Contact Expert. Her work has been featured in prominent media including Channel 10, Channel 7, Radio Fremantle and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory. Eesha is a trailblazer and thought leader in the field of galactic consciousness. Her work has received endorsements from prominent researchers in UAP/UFOs, including Professor Abraham Loeb. Eesha is host of the podcast First Contact which is leading the conversation around how humanity can peacefully awaken and connect with our intergalactic family. Eesha leads visionary entrepreneurs into discovering their own galactic soul family through her bespoke and luxury galactic experiences. You can connect with Eesha Patel at www.eeshapatel.com. Please note, the views and opinions expressed on this show are individual to each guest and do not represent the views of Eesha Patel or First Contact, The Podcast. We encourage you to do your own critical thinking and seek your own personal experiences. To invite Eesha for an interview please connect with her at contact@eeshapatel.com.
In Season 4 | Episode 2 | We will be unpacking and discussing: How do we support the success & achievement of our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students? In this episode, we are joined by Nathan. If you would like more information about Nathan and the work he does, please visit: https://au.linkedin.com/in/nathan-towney-b1042b72 View the show notes here: https://teachertakeawaypodcast.weebly.com/shownotes
"Cancel the meeting you've set to remove me!" ___ An association relating to the education of First Nations people, D, planned to convene a meeting to consider removing its president, P. P applied to the Court on an urgent basis to restrain D from doing so: [1] The meeting was set for a Sunday, P having been provided with very little notice. P approached the Court for an urgent hearing on the Friday beforehand, and the Court made the orders sought: [2] The president said (i) the meeting was not called in accordance with D's constitution, and (ii) for it to proceed would be to deny procedural fairness i.e. the chance to respond to criticism: [6] The president had been involved in education for 40 years, was a life member of D, and had been elected president in 2021: [15] P said that if their role as president was to end, they may need to reapply for their existing job, with a risk they might fail: [16], [42] D's work includes seeking, and then applying, funding. The evidence suggested P would argue that they deserved credit for $20m in funding for the association: [26] Evidence suggested a power struggle and the passing of a motion of no confidence in P in December 2022: [28] – [30] In January 2023, lawyers for the 8 other members of the management committee wrote to P setting out complaints and seeking a response: [31] The complaints included complaints of misusing D's funds: [32] P denied the complaints: [38] P was sick in hospital at the time of the hearing and would not recover in time to attend the meeting in any case: [43] P satisfied the criteria for an interlocutory injunction: proving (i) there was a serious question to be tried and (ii) the balance of convenience favoured an injunction: [47] The obligation of the association to afford P procedural fairness arose by inference: [49] – [51] For the meeting to proceed would offend that requirement due to: P's illness, the lack of particulars of the claims made, and the lack of time given to respond to the claims: [52] – [55] As such, the Court found that a serious question arose: [58] The Ds could not show any prejudice arose from the delay, the risk of the president incurring costs that were not reasonably identifiable was not apparent: [61] P would likely suffer serious reputational loss if the meeting was to go ahead: [63] Indeed, the D may suffer loss of funding for removing its president in circumstances where procedural fairness appears that it may have been denied. The external funding D relies on may be put at risk: [64] P would almost certainly suffer financial loss if the meeting went ahead, where D would be unlikely to suffer loss: [65] The balance of convenience was met and the injunction granted: [68], [71] ___ Please look out for Coffee and Case Note and James d'Apice on your favourite platform!
Steven Strong: is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. He also co-authored the highly successful “Aboriginal Australia: A Language and Cultural kit”. Evan Strong: has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology. Evan has worked as a researcher for the Northern Rivers Area Health Service, a Social Worker, Teachers Aide, and a Funeral Director. They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends. In consultation with Elders of Australia, we believe we have rediscovered a hidden history: The Out of Australia Theory. We have written five books “Constructing a New World Map”, “Mary Magdalene's Dreaming”, “Forgotten Origin“, “Shunned”/”Out of Australia” and “Between A Rock and a Hard Place” that rewrites the history of Australia and the world. Our books' main brief is to prove through the scientific fact that which the Elders insist is true. We have assembled facts about archaeological finds, and also early contact accounts, genetics, Serpent myths, Dreaming stories, Amerindian myths, parallels in religious texts, etc into one coherent theory. Unlike the authorities in one field who are limited in their specialty, we draw all the disciplines together and attempt to resolve the confusion. Our claim is supported by genes, mtDNA, blood and many experts, that Australian Original people set sail from Australia, not to, 50,000 years ago. We claim that Australian Original people sailed to and settled in America over 40,000 years ago, and visited many other places including Egypt, Japan, Africa, India etc. They were the first Homo sapiens who evolved before the Sapiens of Africa, and who gave the world art, axes, religion, marine technology, culture, co-operative living, language and surgery. The debate over whether they were the first people in America is virtually a closed case. Hundreds of bones and skulls have been discovered that are undeniable of “Australian Aboriginal” origin. What it all means has had even the experts mystified. Professor Clive Gamble claims we “have to construct a completely new map of the world, and how it was peopled.” We are responding to the call and attempting to clear up the confusion. We also trace the legacy of the Australian Original Dreaming found within the mystical sects and creeds. We believe its principal elements are evident in all expressions, particularly Gnosticism. Stephen and Evan's Website is: www.ouralienancestry.net For more typical skeptic podcast interviews go to: www.youtube.com/c/typicalskeptic www.anchor.fm/typical-skeptic www.rokfin.com/typicalskeptic To donate to the typical skeptic podcast buymeacoffee.com/typicalskeptic paypal me: typicalskeptic1@gmail.com #Hopi #Kachina #ElongatedSkulls #australia #podcast #typical_skeptic #alien #Ancestry #StephenStrong #EvanStrong #Viral #Youtubepodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/typical-skeptic/support
Deborah Netolicky talks with Associate Professor Kevin Lowe about Aboriginal education research and practice in Australia, including the role and power of curriculum, the ‘making of teachers', the importance of listening to the voices of Indigenous people and engaging community. Kevin is a Gubbi Gubbi man from southeast Queensland. He is a Scientia Associate Professor and Indigenous Fellow at the University of New South Wales, with experience in education as a teacher, administrator and lecturer. He has expertise in working with Aboriginal community organisations on establishing Aboriginal language policy and school curriculum implementation. Recently Kevin has worked with colleagues to review research across key areas of schooling and established the Aboriginal Voices project and is Lead Chief Researcher in the Culturally Nourishing Schooling project. Want to know more? - Kevin's ORCiD profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2982-6565 - Article on the Aboriginal Voices Project: https://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?tag=aboriginal-voices-project - On the Culturally Nourishing Schooling project: https://newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/general/3m-gift-improve-education-outcomes-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-students Join the conversation on social media. - Kevin: @DrKevinLowe on Twitter. - Deb: @debsnet on Twitter and @theeeduflaneuse on Instagram. - The Edu Salon: @theedusalon on Twitter and Instagram.
Thank you to Josh Brown, who is one half of Deadly Ed, along with his partner Kane. Find out more about these two teachers here, and follow their IG @deadlyed_. In this episode we discussed: The journey of Deadly Ed Letting go of the fear that you'll get it wrong Honest discussion about authentic connections Advice for reaching out and creating networks Avoiding tokenistic B.S in schools Aboriginal Education for all ages and people Bridging the gap between Aboriginal-owned business Read the Deadly Ed blogs here. Find out more about Deadly Ed services here.
We are so excited to introduce Bonnie Lepine Antoine to you. Bonnie attends Kamloops Alliance Church. She is proud of her Metis heritage and shares so much wisdom and knowledge about her story, her upbringing, and her faith.Originally form Victoria, BC and Québec City, Bonnie has been living on the traditional territory of the Secwepemc people for the past 14 years. She is a member of the Métis Nation and her ancestral people are from Batoche, SK. She is married to Kukpi7 (Chief) Frank Antoine of the Bonaparte Indian Band of Cache Creek. They have three beautiful children: Séquoia, Maya, and Riel. Their youngest, Riel, recently underwent cancer treatment over the past two years at BC Children's hospital, and in this podcast, she talks about her fears and how her son's journey deepened her faith is Christ. Bonnie's sports-minded family spends a lot of time in the rinks and on the field. She believes that sports are a therapeutic way to heal, and sports have allowed her to remain focused most of her life. Bonnie is a passionate teacher with the Francophone School District of BC, teaching grade six through eight. She is passionate about Aboriginal Education and has previously been the District Resource Teacher for many years. In this episode, Bonnie and Chris talk about what it looks like to love our community well. She shares her journey with God and her hard work to educate her children about their Indigenous culture. She shares the importance of partnering with our Indigenous communities so we as a community can learn from their perspective, and at end of the podcast, she sheds light on the recent discoveries at the Kamloops Residential School where 215 unmarked graves were found. We are so appreciative of Bonnie for her authenticity and bravery as she shares her heart, her past, her current struggles, and her hope for Indigenous people in Kamloops, and in Canada.
Denise Augustine is the Director of Aboriginal Education and Learner Engagement at School District 79 Cowichan, in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada. Highlights from the interview include:How to make our schools more equitable.Reflections on the role of indigenous people in education systems.What makes good learning.Should we be concerned about "learning loss" due to the pandemic?Preparing for a diversity of learners.Hope for the future of education in both Canada and the United States.A closing flurry of questions in the Free Range Humans "Lightning Round."Additional Resources:http://www.deeperlearningdozen.org
This week we chat to members of the Anzac Park & Wilcannia Central School team about our partnership, Aboriginal Education & Reconciliation in our schools.
This week Pete (@mr_van_w) shares a resource and encourages non-indigenous people to get involved in Aboriginal education and teaching Aboriginal perspectives. John (@jfcatto) then has a whine about the effects of politics on professional development opportunities. Educator Resource: 'But I am NOT ABORIGINAL I don't know how to do this stuff!' - Amy Thunig (@amythunig) https://thebabyacademic.com/2018/09/07/but-i-am-not-aboriginal-i-dont-know-how-to-do-this-stuff/ Stop the political meddling: Who is really setting education policy in NSW - Marco Cimino (@MrMCimino) https://educationhq.com/news/stop-the-political-meddling-who-is-really-setting-education-policy-in-nsw-88829 Visit our website: https://www.catfish.education/ Email us feedback or suggestions: catfisheducation@gmail.com Read Pete's blog: https://mrvanw.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CatfishEducation Buy some merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/CatfishEd/explore
This week Pete (@mr_van_w) shares a resource and encourages non-indigenous people to get involved in Aboriginal education and teaching Aboriginal perspectives. John (@jfcatto) then has a whine about the effects of politics on professional development opportunities. Educator Resource: 'But I am NOT ABORIGINAL I don't know how to do this stuff!' - Amy Thunig (@amythunig) https://thebabyacademic.com/2018/09/07/but-i-am-not-aboriginal-i-dont-know-how-to-do-this-stuff/ Stop the political meddling: Who is really setting education policy in NSW - Marco Cimino (@MrMCimino) https://educationhq.com/news/stop-the-political-meddling-who-is-really-setting-education-policy-in-nsw-88829 Visit our website: https://www.catfish.education/ Email us feedback or suggestions: catfisheducation@gmail.com Read Pete's blog: https://mrvanw.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CatfishEducation Buy some merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/CatfishEd/explore
Teachers Sarah Donnelley and Thomas Fienberg join soprano Deborah Cheetham to discuss the power of music education in connecting Aboriginal students to culture and engagement with learning.
Professor Larissa Behrendt discusses her public education experience and what schools can do to improve learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
In consultation with Elders of Australia, we believe we have rediscovered a hidden history: The Out of Australia Theory. We have written five books “Constructing a New World Map”, “Mary Magdalene’s Dreaming”, “Forgotten Origin“, “Shunned”/”Out of Australia” and “Between A Rock and a Hard Place” that rewrites the history of Australia and the world.Our books’ main brief is to prove through the scientific fact that which the Elders insist is true. We have assembled facts about archaeological finds, and also early contact accounts, genetics, Serpent myths, Dreaming stories, Amerindian myths, parallels in religious texts, etc into one coherent theory. Unlike the authorities in one field who are limited in their specialty, we draw all the disciplines together and attempt to resolve the confusion.Our claim is supported by genes, mtDNA, blood and many experts, that Australian Original people set sail from Australia, not to, 50,000 years ago. We claim that Australian Original people sailed to and settled in America over 40,000 years ago, and visited many other places including Egypt, Japan, Africa, India etc. They were the first Homo sapiens who evolved before the Sapiens of Africa, and who gave the world art, axes, religion, marine technology, culture, co-operative living, language and surgery.The debate over whether they were the first people in America is virtually a closed case. Hundreds of bones and skulls have been discovered that are undeniable of “Australian Aboriginal” origin. What it all means has had even the experts mystified. Professor Clive Gamble claims we “have to construct a completely new map of the world, and how it was peopled.” We are responding to the call and attempting to clear up the confusion.We also trace the legacy of the Australian Original Dreaming found within the mystical sects and creeds. We believe its principal elements are evident in all expressions, particularly Gnosticism.Steven Strong:is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. He also co-authored the highly successful “Aboriginal Australia: A Language and Cultural kit”.Evan Strong:has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology. Evan has worked as a researcher for the Northern Rivers Area Health Service, a Social Worker, Teachers Aide, and a Funeral Director.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends.Steven and Evan Strong are based near Byron Bay in Northern NSW.
In the third episode of Better World Leaders our conversation is with Ben Bowen, an Australian Aboriginal whose career began as a pro-endurance athlete and after a sizeable bump on the road, transitioned into applying high performance insights and Aboriginal knowledge into social enterprise and corporate capability development internationally.Ben is Co-Founder and Partner of Shared Path, a social enterprise that works to positively impact social issues within Aboriginal communities by achieving economic independence through business development. Shared Path also work globally with First Nations peoples as members of the UN Permanent Forum for Indigenous Peoples, developing technology platforms that enable and protect the custodianship of knowledge.Ben is a specialist innovator who is able to identify and implement strategies that empower all team members to perform at the best. Ben has been working in multiple fields as a consultant and brings his own unique style to supporting organisations.Within the disability sphere to create outdoor programs that challenge participants and support their personal development of positive coping strategies.In the corporate and government sphere Ben has been driving change through a unique approach of Aboriginal cultural learning and practices to develop strategic planning, communication, change management and team building programs.Ben also works within the tertiary education lecturing in Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Public Health to develop the next generations of professionals perform at their best, as well as business units around social enterprise development, entrepreneurship in rural and remote settings, ethics and thought leadership in business.The key messages I received from this conversation were;- That a change is required in how businesses view ‘successful growth', not as exponential and constant, but to reach a growth target and maintain it sustainably.- To avoid disruption and build sustainable growth, organisations should focus not on eliminating single problems but linking issues to address the larger global solution.- Build communities within employees, consumers and customers to leverage ‘small networks', focusing on the leaders of these and seeking to engage with collective leadership.- Discover the power of storytelling for communication, critically how to ensure core values and organisational ethos are prominent consistently to improve reliability of messaging and knowledge transfer throughout hierarchies, geographies and languages.- How to communicate from a human perspective, both to mitigate the risk and enable the best outcome from visual communication modes.- That to build momentum leaders should bring together and empower teams most effectively at the beginning, end and during a change phase. If this is done correctly the steerage of direction and maintaining of pace becomes much easier.The best way to get in touch with Ben and engage with his knowledge and work is via https://www.sharedpath.org.au/ or connecting with Ben on social media via the links belowlinkedin or facebook
Steven and his son Evan believe that they have rediscovered a hidden history. Steven speaks about the ascension, what the Aboriginal Elders think is happening and what we need to do to prepare. Time is running out folks. 2020 is the year of major changes and Steven confirms what many have been speaking about for hundreds of years. He also tells us about his amazing collection of magical rings, specifically the Ring of Atlantis. De Belizal was a practitioner of radiesthesia, the study of vibrational fields within the human body, which allowed the access of information from animate or inanimate objects. In the mid-1960s, De Belizal conducted vibration tests on the ring using specially calibrated instruments to decode the resonant energy vibrating from the Atlantis ring. De Belizal’s results discovered that the ring’s geometric shapes created a faint energy forcefield consisting of minute energy vibrations. This effectiveness corresponded to the correct placement and application of the Luxor symbol.The ring's electromagnetic waves prevented the alteration of its energy signature. This energy acted as a forcefield to whoever wore it. It allegedly was able to increase an individual's ability to access their subconscious mind . With his findings, De Belizal keyed the term "Waveform of Luxor" - which had to do with studying the geometry of the ring. He then proceeded to create a larger and flatter version known as the "Harmonizer of Luxor" in order to see if similar principals could be used to protect more massive places such as a home or office.He discovered that when the shapes were flattened, the contraption was able to maintain properties for compensation and balance of the cosmo-telluric energies in a consistent area. De Belizal also alleged that the Atlantis ring and bar were based on the authentic waveforms found in Egyptian sarcophagi to create a protection zone, to shield against the rupture from certain Cosmo-telluric forces, or negative energies brought forth from men holding bad intentions.Pleadian skulls and other items he has found on his digs that people are desperate to take off his hands and have tried to kill him to get to them. His story is incredible and you won't be able to get this kind of information anywhere else. He isn't afraid to discuss the things everyone else is afraid to talk about. Steven and his son Even have written five books "Constructing a New World Map", "Mary Magdalene's Dreaming", "Forgotten Origin", "Ancient Aliens in Australia" (co-written with Daniella Cardenas and Bruce Fenton) and "Shunned" that rewrite the history of Australia and the world. Steven Strong is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. He also co-authored the highly successful "Aboriginal Australia: A Language and Cultural kit". For more information visit http://forgottenorigin.com Support the show (http://www.psychicbabes.com/podcast)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends. This is the last part, of a follow-up interview three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com. Email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends. This is the second part, of a follow-up interview three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com. Email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends.Today's podcast will cover:Ros' RocksAustralia's StonehengeFrederick SlaterTracey's Tablet This is the first part, of a follow-up interview three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com. Email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends.This is the final part, of a three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com.Email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends.This is the second part, of a three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com.Email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends.This is Part 1 of a three-part series.For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com.Email our host at roweaton@bigpond.com, or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show (https://www.tomspod.com/store.html)
Alberta education minister, David Eggen, on the progress being made in upgrading Indigenous education into the province's school curriculum.
Dr Lynette Riley is a Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman from Dubbo and Moree with a long career as an educator. Lyn is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney. Her doctoral research looked at conditions of academic success for Aboriginal students. Lyn has experience as a teacher and in Aboriginal education and administration within primary schools, high schools, TAFE, state offices and universities. Lyn is also a member of the National NAIDOC Committee.
Sue French and Natalie Pierson reflect on their experiences as teachers and leaders of Aboriginal Education. Together, they suggest some approaches to supporting our students and schools. “I think that Aboriginal Education is in two parts; one part is Aboriginal People and making sure all Aboriginal Peoples have all of the same opportunities as other Australians do… but it’s also about building understanding and knowledge throughout the community, and I believe that until we build that knowledge and respect throughout the wider community, long term very little will change. I think we will struggle and struggle and struggle until this lovely land of ours is free of fear and racism… … For young Aboriginal teachers, I say, ‘focus on your craft and have a look at the things you need to do to get better at teaching’… For schools, having a look at what’s mandated, what’s mandatory and what’s important? …What do staff already know? What is happening and what else can we do? It’s really important to do a little bit of an audit and evaluation of what we are doing and what’s working and then go from there…” For information about contributors and the JPL Podcast, as well as Journal of Professional Learning articles and Centre for Professional Learning courses, please visit our website www.cpl.asn.au/podcasts
A bit about Steven Strong and his son Evan Strong and what they do from their website “Forgotten Origin”.50,000 years ago, the very first Homo Sapiens set sail from Australia. These people were responsible for the development of religion, art, agriculture, seafaring, surgery, and many of the cornerstones of civilisation as we know it.Steven and Evan Strong have spent over 20 years assembling facts from archaeological finds, explorers’ accounts, genetics information, traditional Australian Aboriginal mythology and many more sources to develop one coherent and controversial theory: Aboriginal people exported civilisation to the world-at-large.Steven Strong is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. He also co-authored the highly successful “Aboriginal Australia: A Language and Cultural kit”.Evan Strong has a background in Sociology and Psychology.
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