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BAIND1001 First Nations Histories (1788 - 1967)

In this unit you are asked to journey through Australia's recent history, 1788-1967. We examine the British invasion of 1788 and Terra Nullius which set the tone for the treatment of Indigenous Peoples across Australia at the hands of the British colonisers. We consider the ensuing genocidal government policies that would shape the survival of First Nations Peoples right up until the 1967 referendum. By exploring the contact between Indigenous Peoples and non-indigenous people and the impact both had upon each other we uncover shared, distinct and obscure truths. In understanding this part of Australia's history we learn how First Nations Peoples survived, and the imprint this has had upon Australia as a country. Present day historians, politicians, and public commentators give us understanding as to how "HIStory" has been considered during and after this period. Indigenous Elders and Allies will also give connection to how we discover and understand the complexities during this period of invasion and planned genocide.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band4(GF1)

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2025 student contribution amount: $2,124


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997

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