Stolen Generations
Stolen Generations

The Stolen Generations are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed as children from their families and communities through race-based policies set up by both State and Federal Governments from 1910 to the 1970s.
Intergenerational trauma
Intergenerational trauma

If people don’t have the opportunity to heal from past trauma, they may unknowingly pass it on to others. Their children may experience difficulties with attachment, disconnection from their extended families and culture and high levels of stress from family and community members who are dealing with the impacts of trauma.
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Knowledge Creation

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Community Healing

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, healing is a holistic process, which addresses mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs and involves connections to culture, family and land. Healing works best when solutions are culturally strong, developed and driven at the local level, and led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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About Us

The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families.

YEAR 9 – Home learning activity

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YEAR 9 – Home learning activity

Watch the video Sorry Day by Coral Vass and Dub Leffler and then write down some key thoughts and observations from the book.

Think about the significance of the cultural backgrounds of the author and illustrator.
Identify the historical, social and cultural value of the book – engage a parent/caregiver in the conversation.

Then create a mind map and multi-modal presentation on the historical, social and cultural value of the book. Mind maps should include:

quotes and images from the book
quotes from the author and/or illustrator
quotes and/or images from the Apology
statistics and information about the Stolen Generations
a clear expression of your opinion of the historical, social and cultural value of the book.

Recommended multi-modal formats:

PowerPoint/Prezi
Word doc
Poster.

CONCLUSION

Use the yarning circle inspired space you have created in your home to share your presentation and send a copy to your teacher.
Consider sharing your work with The Healing Foundation so other students and Stolen Generations survivors can see the work you’ve done.
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