a significant indigenous person
DESCRIPTION
This is a presentation originally created for Blak History Month celebrations by Year 3 students at Samford State School, Brisbane, Australia (July 2009). For there assessment this term they are required to produced a powerpoint about a significant Indigenous Australian. This presentation about Ms Sam Cook, visual artist, book illustrator, theatre director, lecturer, models that assessment item. This presentation is accompanied by a second presentation outlining some hints & tips for students (what to do & what not to do) and is also available here at slideshare. More information & resources for Blak History Month is available at www.blacklines.com.au.TRANSCRIPT
One way to prepare for such celebrations is to find out information about significant
people & events.
This semester we will be producing a PowerPoint about a significant Indigenous
Australian.
Here is an example ….
Sam CookAn energetic, talented and inspiring woman
By Leesa Watego
Some facts about Sam Cook
• Born in 1972• From Kimberley
Region, Western Australia
An Illustrator
Olympic Torchbearer
NAIDOC Youth of the Year
Feel, Hear, See, Dream.
Visual Artist
Theatre Director
Founder of Australia’sBlak History Month
I think Sam is an inspiration.
References & Images Used• Black & White Portrait Image of Sam Cook from http://www.publicenergy.ca/06-
07/honouring_theatre/windmill.htm• Images of “kissing” Sam, Artwork and newspaper cuttings from Sam Cook
Facebook Page• Map of Aboriginal Australia from
http://www.yale.edu/gsp/colonial/aboriginal_australia_map.html