Yarning Strong Identity Anthology

Warning to First Nations Peoples: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that the contents in Yarning Strong may include names and images of people now deceased.

This collection gathers Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal voices from throughout Australia, exploring what it means to have an Indigenous identity in our country today, and looking forward to a time when the “two worlds” of Australia become one.

Identity Anthology is part of the Yarning Strong series, a vibrant and purposeful series of novels and anthologies by First Nations authors, created to inspire Years 3–6 students while supporting meaningful classroom learning. Rich in story, voice and perspective, each text offers teachers and students authentic opportunities to explore First Nations cultures and experiences through high‑quality literature.

Table of Contents

• Foreword | Chris Sarra
• Poem | My Other
• Description (Factual) | Uluru Statement from the Heart
• Explanation | History of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
• Explanation | Aboriginal Languages
• Personal recount |Ngarrindjeri language teaching
• Poem | The Urba-Rigini
• Artwork | Why Didn't the Racist Cross the Road
• Essay | The Jerry Snake
• Poem | Identity
• Poem | Two World One
• Personal recount | A View from a Bridge
• Speech Extract | The Prime Minister's Sorry Speech
• Explanation | Dadirri
• Poem | Primary Education
• Explanation | Will You Walk With Us
• Book Extract | Us Mob Walawurru
• Play | The Chainsaw File
• Photo Collage | We Are All the Same...We Are All Different
• Newspaper Article | Sports News
• Poem | Mother