Use the arguments in “Homogenisation of First Nations is Discrimination” to write a persuasive letter asking a council to consult Traditional Owners properly.
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What students do
- Plan and write a persuasive letter to a council
- Use evidence about consulting Traditional Owners
Australian Curriculum
- Year levels
- Years 9 and 10
- Learning areas
- EnglishCivics and Citizenship
- A_TSICP3Traditional owners, native title and pre-existing sovereigntyCountry/Place
- A_TSIP2Strong systems of family, kinship, law, governance and authorityPeople
Suggested links to version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priorities: First Nations histories and cultures. Summaries are in our own words; see ACARA for the full organising ideas.
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