Seafaring People -- Waubin : A Creation Story -- Kaurareg Timeline (Part 1) -- Kaurareg Timeline (Part 2) -- Interaction with Europeans (1840s) -- The 1922 Removal from Kirriri -- Kirriri to Nurupai --Meet Isaac -- Kaurareg Traditions -- Responsibility and Culture -- Glossary --Index
Summary
"The Kaurareg are an Aboriginal seafaring people who come from the inner islands off the tip of Cape York Peninsula. Find out about how they were forcibly removed from their homelands in the early 1900s and how one man led their return in 1947. Explore how Kaurareg people have held onto their culture and identity despite a long history of discrimination and how stories of pride and determination are part of the Kaurareg's history." --rear cover
Notes
"First Australians: Plenty Stories is a collaboration between the National Museum of Australia and Rigby to provide primary classrooms with a comprehensive resource to successfully implement Australian Indigenous studies. This resource has been developed to enable teachers to approach the teaching of Indigenous culture and issues with confidence." --publisher
"The First Australians: Plenty stories series explores the histories, cultures and identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through different modes of storytelling, you will discover the experiences of people from the past and present. You will also discover how Indigenous Australians have fought for rights and why they have a unique place in our society." --rear cover