Kaurareg Mob

The Kaurareg are an Aboriginal seafaring people who come from the inner islands off the tip of Cape York Peninsula. Find out about how they were forcibly removed from their homelands in the early 1900s and how one man led their return in 1947. Explore how Kaurareg people have held onto their culture and identity despite a long history of discrimination and how stories of pride and determination are part of the Kaurareg’s history

This series explores the histories, culture and identities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through different models of storytelling, the reader will discover the experiences of people from the past and present and also how indigenous Australians have fought for rights and why they have a unique place in our society.

Suitable for middle primary.