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This course will develop students' awareness and knowledge of the complex nature of Indigeneity and the elements that inform and influence contemporary Australian culture. First Nation challenges around cultural identity will be explored developing students' knowledge of the historical and political contexts that have resulted in an incredibly diverse First Nations population. Persisting myths and misunderstandings regarding First Nation identity will also be examined along with protocols for culturally respectful interactions.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

1. explain the causes that have resulted in the diversity that exists across First Nations peoples' identities in Australia;
2. participate both autonomously and collaboratively to analyse a variety of historical representations, myths, and perceptions of First Nation peoples' identity;
3. apply and communicate ethical responsiveness towards First Nations' cultural beliefs, values, and perspectives;
4. differentiate between general and localised cultural First Nation protocols when interacting with First Nations' peoples and representations of identity.