An exploration of the traditional education of tribal children in the aboriginal family. The same children are seen later in a formal classroom situation at Bamyili in the Northern Territory. To “become Aboriginal” these children must learn to survive in the bush, but also they must learn to survive in a world of European skills and values. Photographer: Andrew Fraser; Narrator: Gerry Bostock.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320069
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Children
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Education
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Northern Territory
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Acculturation
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Acculturation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)