Brave New Clan - People - Contributions

This lesson is based on the film Who We Are: Brave New Clan – People. Students will consider the importance of recognising people’s contributions and then work in groups to investigate the range of awards that recognise the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Students will then create a presentation detailing the contributions of a well-known Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

Essential questions:

• Why is it important to recognise the contributions of people?
• How does Australia recognise the contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
• Who are some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that have made a significant contribution to Australian society?