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7–10Aboriginal Studies 7–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Content

Stage 4

Aboriginal enterprises and organisations (core)
Aboriginal Peoples' autonomy and governance
  • Key aspects of Aboriginal autonomy and governance pre-invasion

  • Impact of reserves and missions on Aboriginal Peoples’ self-determination, autonomy and governance

  • Effects of colonisation on Aboriginal Peoples' self-determination, autonomy and governance

Diversity of Aboriginal enterprises and organisations
  • Reasons for the establishment of early Aboriginal Community organisations

  • Roles of current Aboriginal Community organisations in furthering the progress of self-determination and autonomy for Aboriginal Peoples

  • Reasons for the establishment of Aboriginal enterprises

  • Types and diversity of Aboriginal enterprises locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

  • Impact of Aboriginal enterprises and organisations (including not-for-profit organisations) on Aboriginal Peoples' employment and progress towards economic independence

  • Advantages of Aboriginal-controlled organisations and enterprises locally, regionally, nationally and internationally

Case study
  • Explore the activities of an Aboriginal organisation or enterprise

  • Communicate ideas about the activities of an Aboriginal organisation or enterprise

  • Create written texts to describe, explain, document and evaluate the role of an Aboriginal organisation, enterprise and/or individual in advocating for self-determination and autonomy

  • Use subject-specific terminology to communicate concepts of Aboriginal enterprises and organisations

  • Apply ethical research skills, including consultation protocols, to work effectively with Aboriginal Peoples and Communities

  • Demonstrate understanding of ethical responsibilities surrounding Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP)

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