Topic 6 Changing Rights and Freedoms


Section A: Aboriginal Peoples

CHANGE OVER TIME

Changing government policies towards Aboriginal peoples over time, including:
  • protection
  • assimilation
  • integration
  • self-determination

Students learn to:
  • account for continuity and change over time


GROUP

The varying experiences of the stolen generations

Students learn to:
  • examine the experiences of the stolen generations using a range of sources


EVENTS / ISSUES

The role of the 1967 Referendum in the struggle of Aboriginal peoples for rights and freedoms

Students learn to:
  • outline the important developments in the nominated events and issues
  • explain the significance of the 1967 Referendum for the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples



The role of Land Rights and Native Title in the struggle of Aboriginal peoples for rights and freedoms

Students learn to:
  • outline the important developments in the nominated events and issues
  • explain the significance of the nominated events and issues for the changing rights and freedoms of Aboriginal people