Deadly
IDENTITY, LEARNING & STRENGTHS The Family Action Centre
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identity learning
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A RESOURCE TO GAIN CLARITY, SUPPORT AND DIRECTION Identity Strengths Respect Choices Culture Mentoring DEADLY STREAMING Identity, Learning & Strengths © The Family Action Centre University of Newcastle NSW Australia 2017
The Family Action Centre’s Deadly Streaming Project is supported by the University of Newcastle’s Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE) and funded through the Australian Federal Government’s Higher Education and Participation Program (HEPP).
The Family Action Centre (FAC) is a multidisciplinary Centre attached to the School of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Health and Medicine. The Deadly Steaming Project is an important part of our vision to build strong families and capable communities.
AUTHOR Craig Hammond, The Family Action Centre
EDITING & DESIGN Louie Hahn, Osmosis Creative
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INTRODUCTION Acknowledgements How to use this guide Working Together
GETTING STARTED Deadly Streaming Overview Meet & Greet Something About Me Welcome to Country My Goals & Hopes
SESSION 1 Identity
SESSION 2 Strengths
SESSION 3 Respect & Connections
SESSION 4 Choices for Life – Family, Community, Education
SESSION 5 Heads Up – Mentoring
SESSION 6 Moving Forward Deadly Streaming Program Wrap-up Presentation & Celebration Introduction Deadly Streaming is about identity, learning and life choices. It’s a program to help you build confidence and connections as a young Aboriginal person.
“It doesn’t matter what you look like on the outside, it’s how you feel on the inside”
Deadly Streaming includes a bunch of cultural activities, info and exercises to help you find out more about yourself and your connections to mob (family).
You can use Deadly Streaming as a guide to help you stand strong and proud and make good life choices today – and for life
Deadly Streaming Sessions include Identity Strengths Respect & Connections Choices for Life – Family, Community, Education Heads Up – Mentoring Introduction Acknowledgements
Deadly Streaming is about identity, learning and life choices. It’s a program to Deadly Streaming brings together Craig Hammond’s contributions help you build confidence and connections as a young Aboriginal person. across a heap of Indigenous Projects like Who’s Ya Mob, Brothers Inside and Stayin’ on Track. Craig (Bourkie) Hammond has worked with The Family Action Centre at the Uni of Newcastle for over 15 years. Bourkie is a proud Wailwan man, known for being fun and thoughtful and for his awareness and skills as a leader. Bourkie is determined to make a difference in the lives of young Aboriginal men and women.
Deadly Streaming includes a bunch of cultural activities, info and exercises to help you find out more about yourself and your connections to mob (family). How to use this guide You can use Deadly Streaming as a guide to help you stand strong and proud Deadly Streaming: Identity, Learning & Strengths has been designed to and make good life choices today – and for life help navigate the sometimes rocky and confusing rapids of identity, learning and life choices. Deadly Streaming Sessions include Identity The resource frames up activities that can be done independently or as a group. Lots of sessions ask about what you think, and stir up important Strengths conversations. Respect & Connections Choices for Life – Family, Community, Education Students are either selected by teachers to be involved in Deadly Heads Up – Mentoring Streaming or choose to participate themselves. It is up to the school or organisation to confirm parents have given permission for their child to join in the Deadly Streaming program.
Teachers and parents are invited to join in the beginning and closing sessions, along with Elders and special guests who contribute to some of the sessions along the way. This enables everyone to gain a greater understanding and celebrate learning about culture and identity.
Some things covered in Deadly Streaming might be challenging for some, so it’s important to be respectful as a group.
Part of the first session sets up boundaries as a group so that everyone feels comfortable and has the opportunity to contribute and share, and also so that there is respectful confidentiality within the group.
Students can chat with a school counsellor or Bourkie, the group facilitator, after any session if required.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & COPIES OF THIS RESOURCE CONTACT Craig Hammond ph 02 4921 6821 e [email protected] GETTING STARTED OVERVIEW What's the go with Deadly Streaming?
THE PROGRAM HAS 5 CORE SESSIONS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING THEMES Identity Strengths Respect & Connections Choices – Family, Community, Education Heads Up – Mentoring
EACH SESSION INCLUDES CHECK-IN Welcome to Country, group check-in and reflection on goals from previous session YARN UP Discussion about the topic SESSION EXERCISE Choice of Deadly Streaming activity depending on age & interests of the group CULTURAL ACTIVITY Group choice such as Emu Callers Learning the Didge Making Up a Dance Visiting a Cultural Site Bush Tucker Cook-up Hearing from a Special Guest SESSION WRAP-UP Set goals for following week and choose cultural activity for next session
DEADLY STREAMING GETTINGIDENTITY STARTED | OVERVIEW PAGE 1 MEET & GREET
This session is all about getting to know one another and feeling safe in our group. We’ll cover the following things...
SOMETHING ABOUT ME A quick introduction so we get to know who’s in our group
WORKING TOGETHER Setting some boundaries we all agree are important for our group
WELCOME TO COUNTRY We’ll learn the difference between a Welcome to Country & an Acknowledgement of Country and have a go at writing our own
TEACHERS & PARENTS ARRIVE A group member will share a Welcome to Country and we’ll run through a general outline of the Deadly Streaming program
CLOSURE & GOALS Students, Teachers & Parents are invited to join us for some food and share what they’d like to get from participating (or from having their child participate) in the Deadly Streaming program
DEADLY STREAMING GETTING STARTED | MEET & GREET PAGE 2 SOMETHING ABOUT ME
WE ARE MORE ALIKE THAN DIFFERENT
Although we come in different colours, shapes and sizes and each have unique strengths, talents and personalities – we are all much more the same than we are different. We all like to feel a sense of belonging, to feel safe, to have fun, to have freedom and feel like we have something to contribute. We all have fears and doubts too, and for most of us it’s pretty scary talking in a group. To help us get to know one another and share some fun facts, jot down your notes below
MY FIRST NAME IS ...... MY FAMILY NAME IS ......
MY FAVOURITE PLACE IS...... BECAUSE......
MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL IS...... BECAUSE......
MY FAVOURITE FOOD IS ...... BECAUSE......
IF I COULD DO ANYTHING WHEN I GROW UP I’D LIKE TO ...... BECAUSE......
MY FAVOURITE THING TO LEARN ABOUT IS...... BECAUSE......
MY FAVOURITE SPORT, MUSIC OR GAME IS...... BECAUSE......
IN MY SPARE TIME, I LIKE TO...... BECAUSE......
ONE PLACE I’D LIKE TO TRAVEL IS ...... BECAUSE......
DEADLY STREAMING GETTING STARTED | SOMETHING ABOUT ME PAGE 3 WORKING TOGETHER
“We have all gone through some difficult times. Perhaps our working together, respecting each other's abilities and listening and being brave enough to contribute to our group will make good things happen for us all”
HOW DO WE WANT TO BE TOGETHER AS A GROUP? MY FIRST NAME IS ...... MY FAMILY NAME IS ...... YARN UP MY FAVOURITE PLACE IS...... Group agreements help everyone feel safe to share and participate. Having boundaries makes it BECAUSE...... fair for everyone to contribute, to learn and have some fun along the way. Let’s yarn up and on the following page set out our arrangements for this group. MY FAVOURITE ANIMAL IS...... BECAUSE...... SOME IDEAS... MY FAVOURITE FOOD IS ...... We turn up & try our best BECAUSE...... We respect those who are talking It’s OK to pass if you don’t want to talk IF I COULD DO ANYTHING WHEN I GROW UP I’D LIKE TO ...... We try our best to join in BECAUSE...... We don’t have to try to be perfect What happens in our group, stays in our group MY FAVOURITE THING TO LEARN ABOUT IS...... BECAUSE......
MY FAVOURITE SPORT, MUSIC OR GAME IS...... BECAUSE......
IN MY SPARE TIME, I LIKE TO...... BECAUSE......
ONE PLACE I’D LIKE TO TRAVEL IS ...... BECAUSE......
DEADLY STREAMING GETTING STARTED | WORKING TOGETHER PAGE 4 WORKING TOGETHER
Our agreements as a group are...
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DEADLY STREAMING INTRODUCTION | WORKING TOGETHER PAGE 5 WELCOME TO COUNTRY Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country Being Aboriginal means we have strong connections to land and our traditional custodians. Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country is a way for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people to pay respect and remember our mob.
WHAT IS WELCOME TO COUNTRY? ‘Welcome to Country’ is a ceremony where traditional owners, usually Elders, welcome people to their land. Welcome to Country recognises the unique and special position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our culture and history.
‘Welcome to Country’ is a formal process, although it’s up to the Elder how they decide to carry out the ceremony. It also depends on the place of the gathering and the unique practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of the area.
During a ‘Welcome to Country’ Elders welcome everyone in attendance – guests, staff and students to their country. It can take the form of a simple speech, or a performance – like a song, traditional dance, a didgeridoo piece or any combination of these. The ceremony is born from a spiritual place and invites the blessings of ancestors, asking them to watch over the people who visit country and keep them peaceful and safe.
EXAMPLE OF A WELCOME TO COUNTRY
I’d like to pay my respects to the traditional custodians both past and present who have nurtured this land with their hearts and hands
I’d also like to thank the good people who continue to take care of the rivers and trees, the mountains and caves, the stories and sacred places, the animals and the people. I ask for the blessings of our ancestors and hope you enjoy your time here today
DEADLY STREAMING INTRODUCTION | WELCOME TO COUNTRY PAGE 6 WHAT IS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY?
An ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ is a way that ANYONE can show awareness and respect for Aboriginal culture. It’s a way of remembering the ongoing relationship the traditional owners have with their land. Both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people can perform ‘Acknowledgement of Country’. It is a demonstration of respect dedicated to the traditional custodians of the land (or sea) where the event, meeting, school function or conference takes place. It can be formal or informal and should be conducted in a meaningful, genuine and thoughtful way.
EXAMPLE OF AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Today we stand in footsteps a thousand years old May we acknowledge the traditional owners whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture, this land since men and women awoke from the great dream We honour the presence of these ancestors who reside in the imagination of this land and whose irrepressible spirituality flows through all creation
BY JONATHAN HILL – ABORIGINAL POET, NSW
DEADLY STREAMING INTRODUCTION | ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY PAGE 7 MY WELCOME
How would your Welcome to Country go?
EXAMPLE
I’d like to pay respect to my people – the Wonnarua people, the traditional custodians of this land. The Wonnarua people come from the Upper Hunter Valley and have strong kinship ties. They were skilled hunter–fisher–gatherers with great knowledge of the cycle of seasons and plant and animal life. The Wonnarua people combined their knowledge of the environment and animal behaviour. For example, when hunting the womboin (kangaroo) they burnt off grass, and knew that about three weeks later the animals would return to feed on the young grass shoots. In the early morning the men would form a circle around the womboin and close in. Meanwhile, the women and uninitiated men would dig for yams and other taproots with their yamsticks and wade into creeks for waterlilies. There was deep respect for living off this land. The Wonnarua people also tell of the spirit of Kawal which is embodied in the wedge tailed eagle. When we see a wedge tailed eagle, we know Kawal is looking over us, protecting us. As we gather here today, may we pay our respects to the Wonnarua people and know that Kawal, the keeper of the valley, is looking over us – guiding us to take care of this land and one another.
YARN UP Who does Welcome to Country that you know? What ceremony’s have stood out for you? Why? Do you know how to speak any words or language from your mob?
Write your own Welcome to Country below and give it a go with the group. Try to make it personal and specific adding some details about the strengths and unique things about your mob and how they took care of the land. You might even know someone who could help translate it and learn to speak some of it in Aboriginal language.
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DEADLY STREAMING GETTING STARTED | MY WELCOME PAGE 8 Deadly MY GOALS & HOPES PARTICIPANT ...... PARENT ...... IDENTITY, LEARNING & STRENGTHS
MY GOALS & HOPES FOR PARTICIPATING IN DEADLY STREAMING
MY GOALS AND HOPES FOR MYSELF ARE ......
MY GOALS AND HOPES FOR MY EDUCATION ARE ......
MY GOALS AND HOPES FOR MY FAMILY ARE
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MY GOALS AND HOPES FOR MY COMMUNITY & CULTURE ARE ......
ANYTHING ELSE YOU’D LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BY PARTICIPATING IN DEADLY STREAMING ......
DEADLY STREAMING GETTING STARTED | MY GOALS & HOPES PAGE 9 SESSION 1 IDENTITY SESSION 1 OVERVIEW
CHECK-IN Welcome to Country Group Check-in Last Session Goals
YARN-UP How & Why Do We Identify?
EXERCISES Mob Map – Connections to Land Let’s Get Clear Imagine That Role Play
CULTURAL ACTIVITY Choose One Emu Callers Learn the Didge Make up a Dance Visit a Cultural Site Bush Tucker Cook-up Hear from a Special Guest
WRAP-UP Reflection – What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 1 | OVERVIEW PAGE 11 IDENTITY & YOUR MOB How do you identify as Aboriginal? “Identity is about feeling comfortable in your own skin” Identity is about how you identify and why you identify. It’s also about talking about your mob and where they come from and who you are connected to. This session is all about finding a comfortable and respectful way to identify to people who you are, and where you’re from
Being Aboriginal is an honour and having confidence in your identity and being clear about your connections to mob is important. Your identity will pop up in different ways now and down the track. If you get comfortable and clear on your Aboriginality, you’ll be set for life
“Being Aboriginal isn’t about the colour of your skin or Karuwah how broad your nose is. It’s a spiritual feeling, an identity you know in your heart” IT’S ALL IN A NAME Our names, especially our last names connect us to family groups. When we say our last name, Aboriginal people usually try to fit the pieces of the puzzle together Yawarawarka about where we fit in with different mobs
YARN UP How do you fit in your community? What’s the significance of your family name? Have you ever mapped your Aboriginality in a family tree? How do people you look up to identify as Aboriginal?
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 1 | IDENTITY & YOUR MOB PAGE 12 Kuku-yalariji
Djabuganjdji
Yidinjdji Mbabaram
Agwamin Djirbalngan
Takalak Wargamaygan
Nyawaygi
Yanga
Townsville Gugu-Badbun Bindal Mbara Yuru MOB MAP Giya
Yirandali Yilba Biri
Yangga Yuwi Connections to land
Miyan
Baradha Guwinmal Do you know the Aboriginal name of the land your Barna mob is connected to? Check out this map with
Wangan Aboriginal place names. If your region is not shown, Iningai Yagalingu Gabalbara have a look online at Indigenous maps with place Darumbal names and find out the Aboriginal name of where
Gayiri Gangulu your mob comes from Bayali Kuungkari Wongaibon
Bidjara Garringbal Gureng Gureng
Dharawala Wuli- Nguri Gungabula wuli Badtjala Yiman
Gunggari Gubbi Gubbi Mandandanji Margany Barunggam Waka Waka
Kullila Brisbane Budjari Kunja Kooma Yuggera Bigambul
Gold Coast
Margany Bundjalung
Wangkumara Kullilla Ngarabal Wailwan Budjari
Kamilaroi Yamba KarenggapaKarenpgapa Bundjalung Muruwari Gumbainggir Gunu Bandjigali Barranbinya Ngarabal Yaegl Malyangaba Barundji Kamilaroi Gumbaynggirr Wandijwalgu Nganyaywana Co s Wailwan Harbour Wiljali Wiljali Wongaibon Dainggat Broken Hill Tamworth Kempsey Port Macquarie Danggali Biripi Geawegal Barindji Barkindji Barindji Worimi Meru Wonnarua Dubbo Wiradjuri Darkinjung Newcastle Latje Kureinji Dadi Yitha Yatha Awabakal Latje Dadi Orange THE ABORIGINAL NAME OF THE PLACE Madi Madi Bathurst Dharug Kuring-gai Sydney MY MOB COMES FROM IS Nari Nari Eora Wema Wemba Gundungurra Wagga Wagga Tharawal Baraba Baraba Ngunawal Yorta Yorta ...... Canberra Yuin Ngarigo
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 1 | IDENTITY & YOUR MOB PAGE 13 LET’S GET CLEAR In the safety of this group, we can test out and practice how we identify as Aboriginal. By listening to each other and how we identify we figure out what works and can get clear on how we acknowledge who we are, and where we’re from
“Umming and aahing about who we are doesn’t feel good and causes confusion and shame for ourselves and others”
SESSION EXERCISE Divide into 2 groups and stand in a line facing one another. Takes turns trying out the following statements with the person opposite you...
Hi, I’m ...... [insert your first name] I’m not sure, but I think I’m …………………………….…...... ….. [insert your mob] I don’t know much about my mob. Do you? I don’t fully identify as ……………………………………...... ……. I’m part ………………………………………………………...... ………
NOW TRY OUT THESE STATEMENTS
Hi, I’m ...... [insert your full name] I am ……………………………………....………………....….....……………[insert your mob] I come from …………………………………...... …………………………………………….….... My Aboriginality side comes from………………………….………………………………… My pop/nan/auntie/uncle is ……………………...... …….…………………………………
YARN UP How did it feel to try out different ways to identify? Would you say the same thing to different people? What did you notice about your thoughts and any judgements when you listened to the person opposite you identify?
Write a sentence or two below describing how you would like to identify and acknowledge your Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or other heritage. Practice identifying with the group to feel confident and clear ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 1 | LET’S GET CLEAR PAGE 14 IMAGINE THAT When you move around country, how you identify is important. With all types of coloured skins and both strong and subtle features, Aboriginality is unique. Issues around identity are bound to show up in different scenarios across your life
SESSION EXERCISE | Imagine the following scenarios SCENARIO ONE You’re in an Aboriginal footy comp. Each team is allowed two non-Aboriginal players. There’s a rumour that some teams aren’t following the rules and each player needs to show ‘proof’ of their Aboriginality
SCENARIO TWO You‘re a fair skinned Aboriginal. You’ve worked hard at school and have received an Aboriginal Scholarship to go to Uni. You meet someone and they ask what you’re up to these days. They raise their eyebrows when you say you’re at University and have an Aboriginal Scholarship
YARN UP How do you think you’d respond in these situations? Can you think of other times when it will be important to be confident about your identity?
ROLE PLAY Choose a scenario where identity is important and role play it in the group. If the first time you’re not clear or sure about your identity, try it again practising being confident, clear and strong in how you identify
CULTURAL ACTIVITY | CHOICE OF APPROPRIATE GROUP ACTIVITY
WRAP UP | CLOSURE & REFLECTION What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 1 | IMAGINE THAT • ROLE PLAY • CULTURAL ACTIVITY • WRAP-UP PAGE 15 SESSION 1 WRAP-UP
NAME......
ONE THING I LEARNT (OR LIKED) ABOUT THIS SESSION ......
SOMETHING I FOUND CHALLENGING ......
MY GOALS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO WORK ON THIS WEEK
AT SCHOOL ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 1 | WRAP-UP PAGE 16 SESSION 2 STRENGTHS SESSION 2 OVERVIEW
CHECK-IN Welcome to Country Group Check-in Last Session Goals
YARN-UP What Are Strengths?
EXERCISES Me & My Strengths Getting Strong The Roles We Play Our Symbols of Strength Mob Strengths
CULTURAL ACTIVITY Choose One Emu Callers Learn the Didge Make up a Dance Visit a Cultural Site Bush Tucker Cook-up Hear from a Special Guest
WRAP-UP Reflection – What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | OVERVIEW PAGE 18 WHAT ARE STRENGTHS?
“Recognise your own fire within. Harness that power – and choose to be your strongest self”
YARN UP Getting to know and understand our strengths means we can call on them when we need to. A person’s strength is not all about their physical ability or about being buff and tough or being the greatest sports person. Inner strength, personality, skills and talents are the unique things about us. These are the things that motivate us, give us purpose and put fire and courage in our bellies. Our inner strength can help us withstand stress and rise up to challenges. Being strong is not about always finding life easy; it’s about doing what needs to be done. When we stay strong in our purpose and clear in our thinking and reactions (despite hardships) we can accomplish great things. Being strong is not pretending we don’t have emotions like grief, sadness or pain, but about how we move through these feelings – knowing when we must rely on our inner strength and also draw on the strength of others to help carry us through.
“Sometimes we must soak ourselves in the tears and fears of the past to water our future gardens” SUZY KASSEM
BEING STRONG How do men and boys show they are strong? When was the last time you cried? Why? When was the last time you laughed out loud? Why? What do you think about men who show their emotions?
Showing how you feel isn’t a sign of weakness – it’s a sign that you care about stuff – about people and places, and about stories and connections.
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | WHAT ARE STRENGTHS PAGE 19 ME & MY STRENGTHS
“Never doubt your talents. Dig deep – they are there – waiting for you to tap into them”
Everyone has unique talents, gifts, skills and experiences. This is what makes us who we are. When we understand our character strengths we can tap into them, grow them and be the best version of ourselves. We can also focus on areas we’d like to build more strength in
SESSION EXERCISE Tick your strengths below – go on – don’t be shy...you have plenty of them! Make sure you have at least 10 strengths ticked in each column. Add to the list if there are particular strengths not listed
WHAT MAKES YOU, YOU.... YOUR STRENGTHS
PERSONAL STRENGTHS CULTURAL STRENGTHS AS A STUDENT STRENGTHS
I am fun I am a good listener I know my mob I am a good friend I am on time I know my totem I am trustworthy I try my best I can play the didge I am a fast runner I follow directions I can speak a bit of language I can tackle I join in I can do a traditional dance I am a good cook I am organised I know some symbols I like music I finish my work I can fish I am reliable I have good attendance I can light a fire I am patient I work well with others I can throw a boomerang I am flexible I have subjects I like I know a dreamtime story I am kind I ask questions I know about our flag I like technology I have goals I have been to a ceremony I am a good dancer I give new things a go I feel connected to land I am mature I show respect I am proud I am helpful I do my homework I have done a welcome to Country ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | ME & MY STRENGTHS PAGE 20 GETTING STRONG
“Don’t stop until you’re proud”
Now that we’re a bit warmed up in naming and noticing our strengths – we’re going to keep going!
SESSION EXERCISE Circle your strengths or add them below if they’re not listed. Then with a different colour, circle the strengths you admire in others. In a different colour again, circle particular strengths you’d like to build on * It’s OK if some strengths are circled more than once in different colours
MY STRENGTHS COLOUR STRENGTHS I ADMIRE IN OTHERS COLOUR STRENGTHS I’D LIKE TO BUILD ON COLOUR
I HAVE LOTS I AM ON TIME OF ENERGY I DO MY OWN THING I AM RESILIENT I AM CARING I TRY HARD I AM A GOOD PROVIDER I AM AMBITIOUS I AM KIND I AM UNIQUE I AM CREATIVE I AM INSPIRING I WORK WELL IN TEAMS I AM HEALTHY I GO FOR MY GOALS I AM I AM FUN DETERMINED I SAY HOW I FEEL I AM I LIKE LEARNING I AM PATIENT INDEPENDENT I DEAL WITH I AM HONEST I'M A HARD WORKER STRESS IN I AM DIFFERENT I AM FRIENDLY POSITIVE WAYS I AM FUNNY I RESPECT WOMEN I SHOW RESPECT I AM CONFIDENT I'M A GOOD I AM LOVING I GET INVOLVED LISTENER I DON’T GIVE UP IN THINGS I AM POSITIVE I AM SMART I QUESTIONS THINGS I KNOW ABOUT I MAKE THE I DO GOOD THINGS MY MOB BEST OF THINGS I'M GOOD AT FOR OTHERS PUBLIC SPEAKING I EXPRESS I'VE FACED I INCLUDE OTHERS I TEACH OTHERS MY IDEAS TOUGH TIMES I MAKE I SMILE A LOT I MOTIVATE OTHERS POSITIVE CHANGES I STAND UP FOR I'M GOOD AT MAKING THINGS WHAT I BELIEVE IN I'M A GOOD STORY TELLER I HAVE A GOOD I AM FAIR IMAGINATION I BELIEVE I'M GOOD AT IN MYSELF ORGANISING STUFF
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | GETTING STRONG PAGE 21 THE ROLES WE PLAY
“Be strong – you never know who you are inspiring”
SESSION EXERCISE Sometimes we need to be strong for ourselves, and sometimes we are strong for others. Because we’re connected to lots of different groups, we bring our unique strengths to the various roles we play within them
STEP 1 Write down the roles you play in your family, your community, your school, any teams or other groups you’re connected with. E.G. Brother / Son / Student...
I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ...... I AM A ......
Our roles help shape who we are. They invite us to step up, connect with others and to contribute in our own unique ways to families, communities, schools, teams and others
STEP 2 Write down the roles you imagine playing in the future. Think about the strengths you would bring to these roles and the strengths you’d like to grow in them. For example.... Dad : being energetic, Husband : being calm, Uni student : determination & focus
DOWN THE TRACK, ROLES I’D LIKE TO HAVE A GO AT ARE ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | THE ROLES WE PLAY PAGE 22 NOTES ALONG THE WAY Here’s some space for notes to help you build on your strengths. Maybe it’s courses you’d like to find out about, skills you’d like to build on, people you’re keen to connect with, things you’d like to do more of / less of...
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | BUILDING ON OUR STRENGTHS PAGE 23 OUR SYMBOLS OF STRENGTH
“Symbolic totems have existed in traditional Aboriginal life since the Dreaming”
WHAT IS A TOTEM? A totem is a natural object, plant or animal that is inherited by members of a mob or family as their spiritual emblem. Totems are symbols that acknowledge specific birds, animals, rocks or flora species and are considered sacred by their owners. For example, the Worimi people’s totem is the dolphin. In the past, Aboriginal people received a totem from their Mum or Dad having been previously passed on by their parents' ancestors. Totems may be carved into stones or carried by an individual so they can be constantly connected to their ancestors, their land and their tribe. Totems are symbols of strengths and are continually passed on to each generation. They often define peoples' roles and responsibilities, along with their relationships with each other and creation. Totems are believed to be the descendants of Dreamtime heroes.
“Strength is unity. When there is teamwork and collaboration great things can be achieved”
WHAT IS YOUR TOTEM? Do you know what your totem is and the meaning behind it? If so, write about the special significance of your totem below. What characteristics or strengths do you relate to? Do you also see these strengths in your family? On the next page, draw a symbolic representation of your totem. It can be abstract or like a tattoo design – draw it in your own style. Your totem artwork may be a family heirloom passed onto next generations. If you’re not sure what your totem is (or what it represents), try and find out by searching on-line or asking your parents, family members and Elders. Once you discover your totem think about the connection of your totem with your own strengths the unique strengths of your mob and where they came from.
MY TOTEM IS ...... STRENGTHS & SYMBOLISM ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | SYMBOLS OF STRENGTH PAGE 24 MY TOTEM
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | SYMBOLS OF STRENGTH PAGE 25 MOB STRENGTHS
“Culture is a lifeline to strength, tradition and connection”
COMMUNITY STRENGTHS Not only do we have individual strengths – we have strenths as family groups, mob’s, people’s and nations. We can draw strength from knowing our stories and some of the facts, history and significant dates. Remembering our past together helps us feel connected. See how you go with this quick quiz. If you’re not sure of an answer, talk to your mates and family and find out who knows...
QUIZ UP
1. HOW OLD IS ABORIGINAL CULTURE? ......
2. WHAT HAPPENED IN MAY 1967? ......
3. WHAT DO THE COLOURS OF THE ABORIGINAL FLAG REPRESENT?
BLACK......
YELLOW......
RED......
4. WHERE IS AYERS ROCK? ...... WHAT WAS THE ROCK’S ORIGINAL NAME & WHEN WAS THE NAME CHANGED?
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5. WHAT IS A SONG-LINE? ......
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6. HOW MANY ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES ARE THERE? ......
7. WHAT IS RECONCILIATION? ......
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8. ABORIGINAL CULTURE HAS MANY SYMBOLIC GRAPHIC SYMBOLS. DRAW TWO OR MORE AND SAY WHAT THEY MEAN
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | SYMBOLS OF STRENGTH PAGE 26 CULTURAL ACTIVITY CHOICE OF GROUP ACTIVITY WRAP UP CLOSURE & REFLECTION What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity COMMUNITY STRENGTHS Goals for Next Week Not only do we have individual strengths – we have strenths as family groups, mob’s, people’s and nations. We can draw strength from knowing our stories and some of the facts, history and significant dates. Remembering our past together helps us feel connected. See how you go with this quick quiz. If you’re not sure of an answer, talk to your mates and family and find out who knows...
QUIZ UP
1. HOW OLD IS ABORIGINAL CULTURE? ......
2. WHAT HAPPENED IN MAY 1967? ......
3. WHAT DO THE COLOURS OF THE ABORIGINAL FLAG REPRESENT?
BLACK......
YELLOW......
RED......
4. WHERE IS AYERS ROCK? ...... WHAT WAS THE ROCK’S ORIGINAL NAME & WHEN WAS THE NAME CHANGED?
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5. WHAT IS A SONG-LINE? ......
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6. HOW MANY ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES ARE THERE? ......
7. WHAT IS RECONCILIATION? ......
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8. ABORIGINAL CULTURE HAS MANY SYMBOLIC GRAPHIC SYMBOLS. DRAW TWO OR MORE AND SAY WHAT THEY MEAN
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | CULTURAL ACTIVITY • WRAP UP PAGE 27 CULTURAL ACTIVITY CHOICE OF GROUP ACTIVITY SESSION 2 WRAP-UP WRAP UP NAME...... CLOSURE & REFLECTION What Did We Learn? ONE THING I LEARNT (OR LIKED) ABOUT THIS SESSION Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week ......
SOMETHING I FOUND CHALLENGING ......
MY GOALS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO WORK ON THIS WEEK
AT SCHOOL ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 2 | WRAP-UP PAGE 28 SESSION 3 RESPECT& CONNECTIONS SESSION 3 OVERVIEW
CHECK-IN Welcome to Country Group Check-in Last Session Goals
YARN-UP What is Respect What is Connection
EXERCISES Fun & Belonging, Freedom & Power Notes Along the Way
CULTURAL ACTIVITY Choose One Emu Callers Learn the Didge Make up a Dance Visit a Cultural Site Bush Tucker Cook-up Hear from a Special Guest
WRAP-UP Reflection – What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 3 | OVERVIEW PAGE 30 WHAT IS RESPECT
“When you learn something from your people or culture, accept it as a gift. Remember to preserve and build on it”
YARN UP What does respect mean to you? What does it look like? Sound like? Feel like? How do we show respect to other people? Is this different in school / out of school? What does respect mean to you in relation to • Sport • Community • Friends • Girls / Boys • Parents • Teachers • Police When you were growing up did you respect your Elders? How can you earn respect? Do children need to earn respect? How do you learn respect? Can someone learn respect if they don’t experience it?
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 3 | WHAT IS RESPECT PAGE 31 WHAT IS CONNECTION
"When we paint, whether it is on our bodies for ceremony or on bark or canvas for the market, we're not just painting for fun or profit, we're painting as we’ve always done – to demonstrate our continuing link with our country and the rights and responsibilities we have to it" GALARRWUY YUNUPINGU
YARN UP What does ‘connection’ mean to you? What does it look like? Sound like? Feel like? How are you connected • with people • land • culture • spirit What else are you connected with? How can you keep your connections strong?
"Our culture is something that has sustained us for thousands and thousands of years and will continue to do so in generations to come" HETTI PERKINS
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 3 | WHAT IS CONNECTION PAGE 32 FUN & BELONGING FREEDOM & POWER EXERCISE After our basic survival needs are met (food, shelter, safety etc), the greatest source of our happiness is from our relationships and connection with others. See how you’re going with your core human needs – for health, fun, belonging, power and freedom. Jot down ideas to build on these areas.
BELONGING FREEDOM People I like to hang with Good decisions I’ve made (in my family, friendship groups, community) (at school, home, sport, in my community) ...... People I’d like to get to know better Good decisions I’m going to make (in my family, friendship groups, community) (at school, home, sport, in my community) ...... FUN POWER Things I like doing out of school Achievements I’m proud of (at home, sport, in my community) (at school, home, sport, in my community) ...... Things I’d like to try out of school Something I’d like to achieve down the track (at home, sport, in my community) (at school, home, sport, in my community) ......
SURVIVAL Things I already do to keep myself healthy
...... Things I’m going to do to improve my health ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 3 | FUN & BELONGING, FREEDOM & POWER PAGE 33 CULTURAL ACTIVITY | CHOICE OF GROUP ACTIVITY
WRAP UP | CLOSURE & REFLECTION What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
Connection is the energy that is created when people feel seen and heard – when they are truly listened to and valued for being themselves
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 3 | CULTURAL ACTIVITY • WRAP-UP PAGE 34 SESSION 3 WRAP-UP
NAME......
ONE THING I LEARNT (OR LIKED) ABOUT THIS SESSION ......
SOMETHING I FOUND CHALLENGING ......
MY GOALS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO WORK ON THIS WEEK
AT SCHOOL ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 3 | WRAP-UP PAGE 35 SESSION 4 CHOICES FOR LIFE Family • School • Community SESSION 4 OVERVIEW
CHECK-IN Welcome to Country Group Check-in Last Session Goals
YARN-UP Choices for Life : Decisions, decisions
EXERCISES Tree of Choice In Control Kicking Goals My Time: It’s up to me – Weekly Planner – Term Planner
CULTURAL ACTIVITY Choose One Emu Callers Learn the Didge Make up a Dance Visit a Cultural Site Bush Tucker Cook-up Hear from a Special Guest
WRAP-UP Reflection – What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | OVERVIEW PAGE 37 CHOICES FOR LIFE
“You are only as strong as your purpose. Get clear on what’s driving you and where you’re headed. Take action to get yourself there – step by step...”
Humans make an average of 35,000 conscious decisions each day. That’s a whole bunch of big and small choices. These thousands of everyday decisions end up carving out the pathways of our lives
DECISIONS, DECISIONS... WE’VE ALL GOT A CHOICE You may not think of it at the time, but little decisions – like what time you get out of bed, what you choose to eat for breakfast, whether or not you to go to school – all add up over time and set you on one path or another...
YARN UP What decisions have you made that have had a positive effect for you – personally; for your family; your education; in your community
SESSION EXERCISE Our choices lead to who we end up hanging out with and what environments, influences, experiences and information we are exposed to. Good choices lead to positive opportunities and achievements. Likewise unhealthy or negative choices can lead towards trouble or negative outcomes. On the next page add some examples of choices on the roots and trunks of each tree. In the branches add examples of what might grow/flourish depending on the choices you make at a daily/base level
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | CHOICES FOR LIFE PAGE 38 TREE OF CHOICE CHOICES SEED OUTCOMES We all make decisions about how we spend our time, who we spend it with and how we behave. These choices impact ourselves, our family, our education and our life outcomes. Add positive choices to the roots of one tree and potentially not such great decisions to the other. In the branches, write what might grow as a result of each decision
I GOT IN THE TOP MATHS CLASS
I COULD CONCENTRATE MY SISTER IS & FOCUS PROUD & LOOKS UP TO ME
I ENDED UP IN JAIL POSITIVE I listened I COULDN’T I DON’T KNOW GET A JOB MUCH ABOUT MY I walked my little CULTURE sister to school I packed my own lunch
I didn’t ever learn to manage my anger NEGATIVE
I talked back to my dad & didn’t I skipped school really listen to him a fair bit
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | TREE OF CHOICE PAGE 39 TREE OF CHOICE IN CONTROL
“It's a long road we have come and it's a long road to go further. We have to walk together and talk together. If you never listen to me, I will never listen to you" CONRAD RATARA
COMMUNICATION AND STAYING LEVEL HEADED – EVEN WHEN YOU DISAGREE There’s lots of ways to communicate – with our energy, eye contact, the volume of our voices... What we say, and what we don’t say... What we hear, what we ignore. The steps below are a guide to work through conflict or challenging conversations in a peaceful yet powerful way.
PEACEFUL & POWERFUL COMMUNICATION TOP TIPS WHEN YOU DISAGREE
1. DEFINE THE CONFLICT If two sides can define what they are fighting about, chances are an initial misunderstanding can be ironed out
2. TRY TO UNDERSTAND THE OTHER PERSON’S POINT OF VIEW AND FOCUS ON SHARED CONCERNS AND NEEDS To help understand why you disagree it is helpful to ask questions about the other person’s point of view. You can also strengthen your relationship by focusing on similarities and common ground rather than differences. Listening to what people say is an act of caring and shows commitment towards a resolution
3. EXPLAIN HOW YOU FEEL Say how you feel as a result of a person’s opinion or behavior in a respectful, calm way. Stick to the facts and be mindful of your language and tone
4. A TIME AND A PLACE Try not to resolve conflict on the battleground itself (too many emotions are there). Agreeing on a mutual place and time (when emotions are in check) to chat about what’s up is a helpful step in the process
5. ASK SOMEONE YOU TRUST TO HELP OUT You may like to ask someone to help you resolve things. A non-biased third person can act as a mediator and help you communicate and solve the problem together. You could ask a friend, an Uncle, school counsellor, teacher or youth worker to help you talk it out.
6. AGREE TO DISAGREE If you can’t agree with someone, it is possible to ‘agree to disagree.’ You don’t always have to agree with people all of the time
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | IN CONTROL PAGE 40 KICKING GOALS
“We need to take our ideas and aspirations and act on them – see them through to success and not give up when things get challenging” KEN WYATT
Top-level athletes and successful achievers in all fields SET GOALS. Setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. Goals help you focus on what’s important and help you organise your time and resources so that you make the most of your life, your opportunities, your talents and gifts
SESSION EXERCISE Write down your goals in the following areas. Try to be specific. How will you know when you’ve reached your goal? How will it feel when you have achieved your goal?
What is your academic goal? ......
What is your personal goal? ......
What is your cultural goal? ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | KICKING GOALS PAGE 41 WHO DO YOU NEED ON YOUR TEAM? WHAT WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS?
Think about each of your goals. Are there particular people who can help you achieve them? ......
What do you think is the greatest barrier or challenge in meeting each of your goals? ......
What would help overcome these obstacles or strengthen your opportunities to achieve your goals? ......
“I'm going to win it for my country. I'm the first Aboriginal to win this. Isn't that something? I wish my Dad was alive to see it. He'd be as proud as I am” LIONEL ROSE ON DEFENDING HIS WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | KICKING GOALS PAGE 42 WEEKLY PLANNER Lots of small actions make big things happen. Fill out your weekly planner with specific actions to help you achieve your goals. Make your time count!
BEFORE SCHOOL MORNING LESSONS RECESS & LUNCH ARVO LESSONS AFTER SCHOOL EVENINGS
MON
TUE
WED
THUR
FRI
SAT
SUN WEEK
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | WEEKLY PLANNER PAGE 43 TERM PLANNER TERM
MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT/SUN
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | TERM PLANNER PAGE 44 CULTURAL ACTIVITY | CHOICE OF GROUP ACTIVITY
WRAP UP | CLOSURE & REFLECTION What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
"What I believe – is that you should follow your dreams, even if people think your dream is silly or you haven't got the ability to achieve it. Just don't listen to the negative stuff. Because if you have enough determination you will get there – you will get there eventually - just don't let other people put you off” SALLY MORGAN, AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | CULTURAL ACTIVITY • WRAP-UP PAGE 45 SESSION 4 WRAP-UP
NAME......
ONE THING I LEARNT (OR LIKED) ABOUT THIS SESSION ......
SOMETHING I FOUND CHALLENGING ......
MY GOALS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO WORK ON THIS WEEK
AT SCHOOL ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 4 | WRAP-UP PAGE 46 SESSION 5 HEADS UP | MENTORING SESSION 5 OVERVIEW
CHECK-IN Welcome to Country Group Check-in Last Session Goals
YARN-UP Everyday Super Heros
EXERCISES Makings of a Mentor What’s Your Message Fit For Life
CULTURAL ACTIVITY Choose One Emu Callers Learn the Didge Make up a Dance Visit a Cultural Site Bush Tucker Cook-up Hear from a Special Guest
WRAP-UP Reflection – What Did We Learn? Choose Next Session’s Cultural Activity Goals for Next Week
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | OVERVIEW PAGE 48 EVERYDAY SUPERHEROS
“A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself”
The role of a mentor is to encourage a person to reach their potential – to develop character and strength, to work on weaknesses and grow opportunities. Mentoring is built on trust, mutual respect and honest communication. Mentors can be everyday people who inspire you to be your best. It is a relationship between someone with experience and someone who wants to listen.
Through the sharing of knowledge, expertise and experience mentors can: • Expose you to new ideas, people and ways of thinking • Offer advice to develop strengths and work on your weaknesses • Guide and support you in goal setting, planning and decision making • Be a friend and help you to stay on track with regular check-ins
YARN UP What kind of people do you look up to and admire? What is it about them (their personal qualities / behaviour etc) that you like? Do you know of anyone that looks up to you? What do they see? What kind of qualities would you look for in a mentor?
“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction"
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | CHOICES FOR LIFE PAGE 49 MAKINGS OF A MENTOR
“He taught me about the power of encouragement. He taught me about the rewards of having a go”
SESSION EXERCISE Who do you look up to? Write down people that come to mind as potential mentors and what you like about them. It might be specific qualities, skills, knowledge or experiences they’ve had and how they dealt with things
Someone I look up to in my family is ...... Because......
Someone I look up to in my community is ...... Because......
Someone I look up to at school is ...... Because......
Someone else I look up to is...... Because......
Are there common qualities, skills, strengths in the people you have chosen? Chances are these are the things that are really important to you in a mentor, or areas you’d like to build on personally
As part of your weekly goals, have a yarn with someone you trust and feel safe with – someone who has the qualities above. Let them know what you respect about them and what it is you’d like to learn. Ask about their thoughts on being your mentor and giving you some guidance in areas you’d like to work on Mentoring can be formal or informal – as a regular or an every-now-and-then catch up. Set-up a plan that works for both you and your mentor
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | TREE OF CHOICE PAGE 50 WHAT'S YOUR MESSAGE
“We can all learn and make our spirit strong. My teaching is about opening your spirit, working together to build understanding. Opening our way, opening our hearts to share the spirit of the land with all who want to learn” NGANYINYTJAL
THE POWER OF A MANTRA : WHAT’S YOUR LIFE MESSAGE Big brands often have a slogan or message they ‘live’ by and are known for: Nike ‘Just DO IT!’ Kodak ‘Share moments. Share life.’ Apple ‘Think Different’ Influential and strong leaders often also have a message or mantra they live by. This positive message drives them forward each day, gives them energy, motivates and inspires them, gives them purpose and helps them stay on track
SESSION EXERCISE Create your own personal mantra or ‘Life Message.’ It might take some thinking and time for you to settle on something that feels really powerful for you. Your mantra is a clear message that you would like to live your life by. At the beginning of each day, remember your life message. When you feel a bit lost or not sure what to do, repeat your life message to re-energise and find your focus.
SOME EXAMPLES Every moment is a new opportunity I have the courage to follow my heart I move with life I am a peaceful and positive soul My happiness is the consequence of my personal effort This is simple, this is easy, this is fun
MY LIFE MESSAGE ......
“Our thoughts are powerful seeds... be mindful of what you are planting”
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | IN CONTROL PAGE 51 FIT FOR LIFE
“Obstacles are there to get around, climb over or scramble through" PATRICIA O’SHANE
Successful people have similar habits and traits. They have a particular attitude and inner strength and surround themselves with positive influences. Successful people have GOOD THINKING, GOOD DECISIONS & GOOD CONSEQUENCES They often have daily habits and a resume to work on their ‘fitness’ and strength across different areas of their life to ensure they are: Body Fit, Mind Fit, House Fit, and Reputation Fit. They have a professional character and don’t tend to ‘clock-off’ from being a decent person – no matter where they are, who they are with, or what they are doing.
SESSION EXERCISE Think of someone like Jonathan Thurston. Do you think he still works hard? What would be the consequences of mucking up? What do you think he does in his daily life to stay fit in each these areas below?
MIND FIT MENTALLY STRONG HEART FIT EMOTIONALLY STRONG
HOUSE FIT DOMESTICALLY STRONG
BODY FIT PHYSICALLY STRONG
REPUTATION FIT SOCIALLY STRONG
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | WEEKLY PLANNER PAGE 52 Following on from thinking about someone like Jonathan Thurston’s daily habits and mind-set, is there any areas of your ‘fitness’ you‘d like to work on this week? Add these to your goals at the end of this session.
CULTURAL ACTIVITY | CHOICE OF GROUP ACTIVITY
WRAP UP | CLOSURE & REFLECTION What Did We Learn? Goals for Next Week Preparation for presentation & celebration session Organise invitations
“My parents instilled in us the values of having respect for others, having integrity and accepting responsibility for our actions and decisions”
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | CULTURAL ACTIVITY • WRAP-UP PAGE 53 SESSION 5 WRAP-UP
NAME......
ONE THING I LEARNT (OR LIKED) ABOUT THIS SESSION ......
SOMETHING I FOUND CHALLENGING ......
MY GOALS ONE THING I’D LIKE TO WORK ON THIS WEEK....
AT SCHOOL ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | WRAP-UP PAGE 54 SESSION 6 REFLECTION & CELEBRATION SESSION 6 OVERVIEW
CHECK-IN Group Check-in Last Session Goals Deadly Streaming Feedback
SESSION EXERCISE Moving Forward
PRESENTATION Welcome to Country Who we are & how we identify Our strengths Our totems One thing we‘ve learnt One thing we’re working towards Presentation of cultural activities Thank you’s & presentation of certificates
CELEBRATION Bushtucker BBQ Berry Juice Group photo
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 6 | OVERVIEW PAGE 56 MOVING FORWARD
“For Aboriginal leaders, the social and moral obligation that comes with community leadership is life-long. Those who lead, who have authority, must care for and look after those who come behind” PATRICK DODSON
Aboriginal people are being called to be leaders. Our Elders and young people are being asked for direction – to take the lead, offer hope, and a positive way forward. It’s a turning point in time and we are stepping up. With so many inspiring people doing great things in our community, like being flown overseas to fight bushfires with our knowledge of fire, invitations as environmentalists to advise and manage eco-systems, using bush medicine in health treatments. The modern world continues to tap into old remedies and knowledge every day. By remembering our traditions and skills and building on this platform we carve out positive futures for our mob across many industries – health, education, music, art, dance, architecture, modelling, sport, science, photography, film, politics and law – wherever we find our groove.
How will you continue to find and follow your own groove and maintain strong connections – with your family, your culture and across your education?
“My strongest memory of growing up is following my mother. Looking at her, observing her activities... She'd tell me things at night, bedtime stories around the campfire. Very important message stories that had meanings. They told you how to behave, how to respect that elder, that community leader. I have vivid memories of her giving me information, communication, giving me the freedom to think the way I think is the right way” MANDAWUY YUNUPINGU
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 6 | LOOKING UP PAGE 57 SESSION EXERCISE You’ve worked on a collection of things over the Deadly Streaming Program – your identity and how you identify, your strengths, your connections, setting and reaching goals, tuning into mentors and experiencing a range of cultural activities. This is just the beginning of a fun, powerful and rewarding journey as you navigate the ups and downs of life... and continue on ‘Deadly Streaming’.
What’s going to help you stay strong? ......
What is your vision for the future? ......
What is one thing you can do to step towards this future? ...... SESSION 6 | DEADLY STREAMING PROGRAM WRAP-UP
NAME......
WHAT I LEARNT (OR LIKED) ABOUT THE DEADLY STREAMING PROGRAM
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SOMETHING I’D CHANGE OR THINK COULD BE DONE DIFFERENTLY IS
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THE GOALS I ACHIEVED WERE
AT SCHOOL ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 5 | WRAP-UP PAGE 59 NAME......
SOME OF THE CONNECTIONS I MADE DURING DEADLY STREAMING (with family, friends, teachers, special guests or potential mentors)
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THE WAYS I AM GOING TO KEEP WORKING ON MY GOALS
WITH FAMILY ......
AT HOME ......
IN MY COMMUNITY ......
ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD ......
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 6 | PROGRAM WRAP-UP PAGE 60 PRESENTATION Our special guests will be arriving soon – our teachers, family, friends and others who have been involved in the Deadly Streaming Program. Let’s showcase what we’ve learnt together...
Welcome to Country PRESENTED BY Who We Are, How We Identify, & One of Our Strengths STUDENTS SAY WHO THEY ARE, WHERE THEY’RE FROM & ONE OF THEIR STRENGTHS Our Totems STUDENTS SHOW THEIR TOTEM ARTWORKS One Thing We’ve Learnt STUDENTS SHARE ONE THING THEY LEARN’T IN DEADLY STREAMING One Thing We’re Working Towards STUDENTS SHARE ONE THING THEY’RE GOING TO CONTINUE WORKING ON Presentation of Cultural Activities SHOWCASE ARTWORKS, MUSIC, DANCE OR OTHER LEARNINGS FROM CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Thank You’s & Presentation of Certificates Celebration BBQ
DEADLY STREAMING SESSION 6 | PRESENTATION & CELEBRATION PAGE 61 As one goes through life, one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe you don’t move
Voyage on life’s seas being true to yourself and whatever your lot may be paddle your own canoe
Deadly
IDENTITY, LEARNING & STRENGTHS