The Sapphires: Connection to Country

Madison·

Aboriginal Culture

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SubjectAboriginal Culture

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I want a resource that is a during and after viewing activity for the movie sapphires for when students watch the film, it is for Aboriginal Studies and we are focusing on connection to country, stage 6 students, independent activties as i will be using this for a cover teacher

This learning resource focuses on analyzing the portrayal of Aboriginal connection to Country as depicted in the film *The Sapphires* (2012). It guides students to explore the concept of 'Country', which encompasses the spiritual and cultural ties Aboriginal people have with their traditional lands, contrasting these with Western notions of land ownership. The resource includes historical context regarding the Stolen Generations and the 1967 Referendum, as well as key vocabulary such as Kinship and Songlines. Activities are designed for pre-viewing reflections, deep viewing analyses, and post-viewing critical engagements, all aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of identity, heritage, and cultural displacement as it relates to the characters in the film. Students are encouraged to engage with themes relevant to contemporary Aboriginal issues such as cultural reclamation and land rights, making historical connections to modern realities.