Bringing them home
11. Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington - Pre-reading activity sheet
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Working in pairs or groups, explore what you already know about the removal of Indigenous children from their families by answering the following questions:
1. Make a list of things you know about the history of removal of Indigenous children from their families.
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2. What information do you know about the Australian Human Rights Commission?
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3. Why are national inquiries conducted by government and statutory bodies?
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4. What information do you know about the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families?
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5. Do some research to find out key pieces of information on the issue of Indigenous children who were removed from their families (including who, where, when and why).
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Tip: Visit some of the websites below (or use a search engine and find alternative websites on Indigenous issues).
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6. Make a list of five useful sources on this topic, explaining why the source is credible and useful for students. Be prepared to justify your list to the class.
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