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Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Nan and Me series – Natasha Weribone

    Nan, Why Don’t I Look Like You? – Book 1 Nan & Me Series Paperback ISBN:  978-1-7640638-0-7 Hardcopy ISBN: 978-1-7640638-7-6 Digital online ISBN: 978-1-7640638-5-2 Nan, Where Did We Come From? – Book 2 Nan & Me Series Paperback ISBN: 978-1-7640638-1-4 Hardcopy ISBN: 978-1-7640638-8-3 Digital online ISBN: 978-1-7640638-6-9 It gives me tremendous pleasure to start off this year’s NAIDOC reviews with these two titles…

  • Let’s Talk January 26

    Please find some thoughts, resources and potential growth ideas sourced from some of my go-to First Nations educational providers. Firstly from Deb Hoger @Riley Callie Resources  Every year, we like to remind people what this date actually marks. Let’s get the facts: Learn more about January 26 and the history via Common Ground. Meanwhile check out…

  • Evaluating and selecting appropriate resources for educators sharing First Nations learning and culture

    A great resource to consider as you head into NAIDOC in your classrooms. The Guide to evaluating and selecting education resources assists non-Indigenous educators, and others to critically self-reflect on history and the effects that this has on pedagogical practises today. It allows teachers to ensure curriculum resources selected for teaching do not cause harm…

  • NAIDOC Week 2023

    National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of…