Coranderrk Mission

For our assignment we decided to do some research into Coranderrk Mission, we found the following link, which provides information regarding Coranderrk Mission and it's establishment. Dont forget to look at some of the amazing photos on the right hand side. Click to view link:  Coranderrk Mission: http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/fight-rights/indigenous-rights/coranderrk-mission

The above photo is an overall view of Coranderrk Mission, Coranderrk Mission is located in Healesville, Victoria, about 65kms from Melbourne. This distance was often walked by William Barak, whom would walk into Melbourne to fight for the rights of his people. The above photo, is an extract from one of his letters to the Aboriginal Board of Protection. To find out more about Coranderrk Staion , please click on the following link.Missions http://www.abc.net.au/missionvoices/coranderrk/default.htm

Posted by Troy, Alex, and John

Wominjeka

Wominjeka means welcome in the Woiwurrung language. We also discovered that the music playing at the William Barak Bridge is a welcome to country song. We thought we would share it with you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2yMef256vU

Shared by Paul, Phillip and Cane

The Queen Victoria Markets

Posted by Bernadette, Yolanda and Silvia

The Queen Victoria Markets located in the city on the corner of Elizabeth Street, and Victoria Street, is built over a burial ground, which is thought to have as many as 10, 000 bodies buried underneath the car park and the sheds. Both Indigenous and non Indigenous people are buried at the sight. As a group we found this information eery and also hard to fathom. The following link provides you with the history surrounding the site; http://melbournewalks.com.au/the-old-melbourne-cemetery-queen-victoria-market-tour/ We also found the following article, regarding the development of the area and the debate that surrounds it; Development Debate http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/bodies-under-queen-vic-haunt-market-revamp-20110311-1bqsp.html The photograph above is a memorial to all the people buried at the Queen Victoria Market site, which is located at the corner of Therry and Queen Street. 

OVER TO YOU!!!!

Over the last few weeks we have looked at the Indigenous clans that make up Victoria, and the languages spoken by these clans. We have learnt about the Kulin Nation, and sites of significance to the Indigenous people of Victoria. Now it is your turn to share the information you have gathered, facts you have found interesting, or an area of particular interest to you.

John Batman

I never knew until the other day that Batman avenue is named after John Batman, it was great doing the walking tour of Melbourne.

Patricia, 6S

Wurundjeri Way

When i was driving with my mum to St Kilda, we noticed this sign. 

Posted by Rebecca, class 6S 

William Barak Bridge

The William Barak Bridge is named after William Barak, who was apart of the Wurundjeri clan. I really enjoyed the walk as now i know why, and who certain things are named after.

Posted by Trent, grade 6S

Walking Around Melbourne

Yesterday we walked around Melbourne as part of a walking tour facilitated by The Koorie Heritage Trust, situated in King Street in the city. We were shown sites of significance, and were given the opportunity to look at Melbourne in relation to it's cultural past. As you walked around Melbourne what did you discover? Were there any sites, buildings or monuments you noticed that were linked to iconic people, clans, languages or events? Share with us what you learnt. As you travel from one destination to another, in your everyday lives, take note of any signs, sites or architecture that you may think is connected to Indigenous History.

The Kulin Nation

http://www.yarrahealing.catholic.edu.au/stories-voices/index.cfm?loadref=80 (click to view link)

The link above provides you with information regarding the Kulin Nation, today we were lucky enough to have a guest speaker from The Gathering Place, situated in Maribrynong speak to us in detail about the Kulin Nation. Share with us what you learnt today about the Kulin Nation, and the clans that make it up.

THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS

THE FIRST AUSTRALIANS http://www.sbs.com.au/podcasts/Podcasts/first-australians/episode/991/Episode-3-Freedom-for-our-lifetime (click to view link)

Today in class we watched The First Australians Documentary, in response to watching the episode Freedom for our Life Time, i would like for each of you to share your view, on how you felt about what was explored within the Documentary. This can be a thought about a particular person, a law enforcement, something new you have learnt today or an emotional response.

After I watched The First Australians Documentary I was particularly taken by William Barak, and his strong sense of character, combined with his gentle nature. I felt a deep sadness for the way in which he was treated, but at the same time I was amazed by his politeness in dealing with the authorities. This to me showed what a wonderful man he was, to be able to carry himself with dignity in the face of such adversity.

MAP OF AUSTRALIA (Click on the link, to view map Indigenous clans of Australia)

Today in class we explored the Indigenous clans of Australia, the different languages spoken by these clans and the regions that these clans occupied. Particularly we looked at the Wurundjeri people, who are the tradition owners of the land, on which are homes and school is built.