Indigenous Knowledges in Learning and Teaching

Reconciliation in action: Embedding Indigenous Knowledges in Curricula

Our Reconciliation Action Plan May 2020 – May 2022 articulates a vision for reconciliation grounded in the concepts of togetherness, reciprocity, and respect. Through the promotion and sharing of exemplars of how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges, perspectives and experiences can be embedded in curricula, it is hoped this site will inspire and motivate others to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural content in their teaching, to help broaden the opportunities for students’ cultural learning.

Reconciliation is a whole-of-University responsibility.

This collection is a work in progress. If you have something that you’d like to share, send us your request.

Innovate Reconciliation Plan

The Flinders University Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is part of our ongoing work and commitment to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community participation, retention and success in higher education. View our RAP.

Good practice principles for course accreditation and review of Indigenous Curriculum

Universities Australia guidance to help Australian universities ensure their course accreditation processes: encourage course accessibility and relevance for Indigenous Australians, respect and include Indigenous knowledges, and promote a more culturally inclusive and engaging society. View the Good Practice Principles.

National Best Practice Framework for Cultural Competency in Australian Universities

Findings from the National Stocktake of Indigenous Cultural Competency in Australian Universities survey. View the findings.

Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts

The Australia Council for the Arts’ Protocols for using First Nations Intellectual and Cultural Property in the Arts outlines the legal as well as the ethical and moral considerations for the use of Indigenous cultural material in arts and cultural projects. View the Protocols.

Indigenous Cultural Awareness Course

In partnership with Your Mob Learning, Flinders is pleased to offer Indigenous Cultural Awareness online training to all staff. Complete the course.

Working with Indigenous Australians

Resources, Information, Practice Tips, Self-Study Module. Access the resources.

Resources for teaching and learning with FUMA’s art collections

Developed in accordance with the aims of the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and in line with Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts, FUMA has co-designed ‘learning packages’ informed by 'object-based-learning' (OBL) approaches to curriculum design and centring on Indigenous Australian artworks drawn from the FUMA collections. These adaptive resources can be used in disciplines and across curriculum at either undergraduate or post-graduate levels. Access the resources.

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Indigenous-led, national institute celebrating, educating and inspiring connections with the knowledge, heritage and cultures of Australia’s First Peoples. Visit AIATSIS.

International Journal of Critical Indigenous Studies

Disseminates scholarship across the Humanities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Law and Education in the field of Indigenous Studies. Get published.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Podcast Series

Indigenous ways of thinking and researching. Listen to the series.

AIATISIS Guide to Evaluating and Selecting Education Resources

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATISIS) Guide to evaluating and selecting education resources

Flinders University Online Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training

In partnership with Your Mob Learning, Flinders is pleased to offer Indigenous Cultural Awareness online training to all staff. Visit iEnrol for more information.