Rainbow's End: Context & Background Information

Learn more about the important history, background information and context you need to know if you're studying Jane Harrison's Rainbow's End. This is tailored to Unit 3/4 VCE students, but would be helpful to anyone who's studying this incredible text. By no means am I an expert on Aboriginal history. I've done my absolute best to ensure all content is accurate, but if there's anything I've missed the mark on, please reach out. CHAPTERS: 0:55 - Commissioner's brief 1:32 - Timeline of important events 5:02 - Cummeragunja, The Flats and Rumbalara 12:20 - 1950's in Australia 15:28 - Putting it all together (Rainbow's End in context) VIDEO RESOURCES: Cummeragunja: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-0... https://koorihistory.com/cummeragunja/ https://deadlystory.com/page/culture/... The Flats: https://www.theage.com.au/entertainme... https://riverconnect.com.au/education... https://sheppandgv.com.au/listing/the... The Queen’s visit: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/program... https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/loo.... Australia in 1950s: https://myplace.edu.au/decades_timeli... https://www.nfsa.gov.au/latest/austra... https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-momen... The Stolen Generation: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/p... https://everyonesbusiness.psc.nsw.gov... Aboriginal protest and the road to Referendum: https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-momen... https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-momen... https://indigenousrights.net.au/timel... https://everyonesbusiness.psc.nsw.gov... https://everyonesbusiness.psc.nsw.gov... Aborigines Protection Act: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/p... https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-momen... https://everyonesbusiness.psc.nsw.gov... Missions, stations, and reserves: https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/missio... https://www.sbs.com.au/language/nitv-... https://deadlystory.com/page/culture/... https://everyonesbusiness.psc.nsw.gov... Language, vocabulary, and acknowledging country: https://www.creativespirits.info/abor... https://www.creativespirits.info/abor... https://deadlystory.com/page/aborigin... https://deadlystory.com/page/aborigin... https://www.indigenous.gov.au/contact... https://everyonesbusiness.psc.nsw.gov... Rainbow’s End references and resources: https://www.vate.org.au/shop/inside-s... https://www.insightpublications.com.a... https://resources.markmywords.au/stud...