Civics and Citizenship

The overview of this learning area invites students to explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customary law. This is demonstrated in books on customary marriage laws (e.g. Nakamarra, 1990), family obligations (e.g. Kerinaiua, 1990), appropriate behaviour (e.g. Kantilla, 1996), initiation (e.g. Egan, 1987) and various ceremonies (e.g. Granites Napanangka, 2008; Marika, n.d.). The opening statement … Continue reading Civics and Citizenship