Between 1960 and 1970 Land Rights became more of an issue. Land Rights ask for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and the impacts of land being taken during Colonisation. In 1972 a new loan system was announced by Prime Minister William McMahon’s government. This basically allowed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People a 50 year lease on the land. This led to the establishment of the Tent Embassy.
To learn more and have access guiding questions please use this resource: https://digital-classroom.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/aboriginal-tent-embassy-established
Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.
Reconciliation NSW aims to create a reconciled, just and equitable community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. We work to inform, support and inspire people to engage in reconciliation.
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