Jandamarra's War
( dir. Mitch Torres
)
Australia
:
Electric Pictures
Wawili Pitjas
,
2011
Z1778825
2011
single work
film/TV
'Jandamarra's War is the story of an Australian Aboriginal man who should be as famous as Ned Kelly. In 1894, Jandamarra led a rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of his people's ancient land and culture. Until his death in brutal retribution, this formidable Bunuba warrior waged a 3-year guerrilla war, earning him both the admiration of his people and international notoriety.'
Source: ABC Television (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc1/201105/programs/DO0968W001D2011-05-12T203330.htm). (Sighted: 16/12/12013)
Unit Suitable For AC: Year 9 (NSW Stage 5)
Duration Five to six weeks
Themes
Aboriginal history and culture, Books by Indigenous creators, colonisation, community, courage, diversity, identity, Indigenous, Indigenous culture, kinship, leadership, perseverance, relationships, resistance, sacrifice
General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Intercultural understanding, Literacy, Personal and social
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Sustainability
In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.
In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.
