Yarning Strong Law 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.

Law is a short word with many complex meanings. This anthology explores the effects British law has had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, acknowledges the many people who have struggled for change, and looks toward a time of reconciliation.

Law 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 | Stephen Hagan
• Poem | Treaty
• Extract | Preamble to the Statewide Treaty of Victoria
• Personal recount | Dear Community
• Factual recount | Voice to Parliament referendum
• Cartoon | No
• Personal recount | Just imagine
• Speech | Paul Keating's Redfern Speech
• Persoanl recount | Larissa Behrendt
• Personal recount | Searching for shadows
• Poem | Look for me
• Poem | But you're gone
• Personal recount | Update on the Royal Commission
• Factual recount | Let's talk about reconiciliation
• Painting | Judgement by his Peers
• Factual recount | 1967 Referendum
• Book excerpt | Digger J. Jones
• Factual recount | Charlie Perkins leads the way
• Poem | The Coloured Digger
• Description | Serving Our Country
• Explanation | What is a Coat of Arms?
• Artwork | Reko Rennie-Gwaybilla's "Crest"
• Book Excerpt | Us Mob Walawurru
• Play | The Story of Mararan and Marareen