Say Our Name — Australian South Sea Islanders | HASS, English Years 9–10

Calling a person or group of people by their correct name shows you recognise and respect them. It can also be a way to honour or remember someone — think about when you or your team win an award, and your name is read aloud at assembly!

The opening of Say Our Name at Queensland Museum Kurilpa in August 2024 marks 30 years since the Australian Commonwealth Government recognised Australian South Sea Islander (ASSI) peoples as a disadvantaged group with their own history, culture and identity. Six years later, the Queensland Government formally recognised the contributions and achievements of ASSIs in a Recognition Statement. As a result, a whole generation has grown up being able to say with confidence who they are and where they come from.

But do you know who Australian South Sea Islanders are?

Curriculum Links
 This resource is aligned with Australian Curriculum HASS and English, Years 9–10

Learning objectives

• improve methods of research using primary and secondary sources
• analyse representations of distinct cultural groups
• form a position or perspective
•  use appropriate vocabulary and language features for a podcast.

Success Criteria

• test inquiry questions to determine a focus/research question that is in scope and scale
• locate, select and compare information, data and ideas from a range of sources, documenting
  findings
• list and justify evidence that contributes to the cultural identity of Australian South Sea Islanders
  (ASSIs)
• devise a podcast and its purpose, and then create an episode beginning with a position statement
  (an issue they can present an arguable one sentence opinion on)
• create a persuasive podcast episode using appropriate style, mood and tone and language.