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National Archives of Australia: Documenting a Democracy
Excellent site for primary source materials on the history of Australia. From the Australian government's National Archives.
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The History of Australia
Links to many articles concerning Australian history, including its settlement, convicts, women, aborigines, and twentieth-century Australia.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Political History of Aboriginal Peoples of Australia
Many links to articles describing issues between Australians and aborigines.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Australia
From the BBC, an overview of the Asia-Pacific country of Australia. Presents a map, timeline, facts at-a-glance, and information on leaders and the media. For fun, listen to the Australian national anthem.
New York Times
New York Times: Traditions From Australia Face Contemporary Life
[Free Registration/Login Required] A review of the "Corroboree", the name of a dance with Aboriginal roots. (Oct. 6, 2001)
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Australia: Australian Indigenous Cultural Heritage
A history of the indigenous peoples of Australia and how they have helped shape Australia's culture and society of today.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Australian Aborigines
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Australian Aborigines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
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Australian Aboriginal Art and Culture
This site gives you information on Aboriginal Life and Culture. You will meet some working artists, see their art, and visit the Didgeridoo page.
The Economist
The Economist: Australia's Aborigines: Original Sin
This article discusses the evolving issues of racism against the aborigines of Australia.
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Aboriginal Fine Arts Gallery (Darwin, Australia)
An Aboriginal-owned gallery that collects and exhibits the work of the indigenous people of Australia.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Art of Australia
Wikipedia offers a page on the art of Australia, including many hyperlinked names of artists and their works.
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National Museum of Australia: First Australians
A special exhibition that highlights the first two Indigenous groups in Australia. Discover much information on the culture of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and find out what it would be like to be a part of their family.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Aborigines
Learners develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the origins and experiences of the Aborigine people and evaluate their effectiveness in preserving their culture.
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National Museum of Australia: Oscar's Sketchbook
In this interactive museum exhibit, flip through the pages of this aboriginal man's sketchbook from Queensland, Australia in the 1880s.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Australian Aboriginal Art and Storytelling." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Early Images of the Australian Aborigines
This exhibition provides images drawn from the early discovery and exploration accounts, including those of William Blake.
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Nga (Australia): Michael Riley Sights Unseen
This retrospective focuses on the artwork and career of Aboriginal artist Michael Riley. His medium is photography. His work centers around his people and others' perceptions of them.
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A Culturequest on Aboriginal Tools and Culture
Find out what the Australian Aboriginal people used spears, boomerangs, bowls and baskets for and the history behind each tool.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Marlbatharndu Wanggagu Once Upon a Time in the West
Photographic exhibit tells the story of the history of the North Western Australian Aboriginal people while integrating storytelling, cultural heritage, and contemporary art.
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum: The Art of the First Fleet
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum (London): The Art of the First Fleet
A fascinating look at art showing the environment and wildlife that was done by artists who were in the First Fleet, the first group of settlers to come to Australia in 1787. The artworks have been arranged under four categories: Natural...
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Kids World Travel Guide: Australia
Here are some interesting Argentina facts which were chosen and researched by kids, especially for kids. Includes history, maps, geography, attractions, animals, people, language, and food.
How Stuff Works
How Stuff Works: How Australian Traditions Work
Information about the traditions and customs of Australia, along with some history, a look at aboriginal culture, Australian lingo, and foods unique to Australia.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dieri
Learn about the culture of the Dieri people of Australia, specifically their kinship system.