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Addressing reconciliation in a school setting
By Jan Poona
Issue 94, Term 3 2015
hat the numbers mean. For many years, therefore, SCIS has been in a position of great influence over teachers and school children in relation to how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are viewed. Just by use of subject heading words such as 'legends' (Abridged DDC, 2004) or 'folklore' an
Following @IndigenousX
By Michael Jongen
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun. - Christopher McCandless Twitter is an engaging way for teachers to hear a diverse range of authentic Aborigina
BlackWords: celebrating writers and storytellers
By Dr Anita Heiss
Issue 90, Term 3 2014
and literary production. The Calendar of Events is one of the most useful resources on BlackWords. Many of the significant dates post-1788 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the subjects of some of the writing or author records listed in the BlackWords dataset. By tracing k
SCIS is more
By Anthony Shaw
Issue 128, Term 1 2024
Welcome to the Term 1 edition of Connections. In a blink of the eye, the summer holidays are little more than a memory and Term 1 is underway. The SCIS team wishes everyone a Happy New Year and a wonderful 2024. Throughout 2023, we really loved getting out and about, hearing from our customers.
School library spotlight: One Arm Point Remote Community School
By Mel Rowsell
Issue 115, Term 4 2020
What is your job title, and what does your role entail? I am Mel, Library Officer at One Arm Point Remote Community School (OAP RCS). This small school of around 130 students is on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula in WA. When I first started working at the school, the library consisted of a few h
Unheard Voices: Transforming library spine labels for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation
By Written by Education Services Australia
Issue 127, Term 4 2023
d herself facing a challenging task. Teachers were turning to her, seeking young adult fiction that aligned with the increased focus on the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the new K–10 English syllabus . As a professional dedicated to fostering an inclusive educational en
SCIS is more
By Anthony Shaw
Issue 127, Term 4 2023
Welcome to the Term 4 edition of Connections . It feels like only few weeks ago we were saying that ‘it’s hard to believe that Term 1 is already behind us’. Now there are Christmas decorations up in shopping centres and Christmas carols will be playing within a blink of the eye. As they say, ‘ti
Respect first: Understanding SCIS Subject Headings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)
Issue 127, Term 4 2023
CIS subject authorities with AustLang’s controlled vocabulary, consistent, accurate and respectful terminology is achieved. For example, the names of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and languages have been updated to reflect the authoritative terms as per the AustLang database (above).
How an old book created a commitment to better represent First Nations Australians
By Kerry Klimm, Dale Robertson
Issue 117, Term 2 2021
A mother’s anger: Kerry Klimm When my 8-year-old showed me his library book, I knew immediately from the cover it wasn’t going to be positive. I flicked through the pages and was disturbed at what I saw. It took me back to my childhood – growing up in the ‘80s learning about ‘The Aborigines’, def