We Are Still Here (ATOM Study Guide)

We Are Still Here is a unique Indigenous film that interweaves eight powerful tales to tell a sweeping story of hope and survival. Through the eyes of eight protagonists, We Are Still Here traverses 1000 years from past, present and future to explore stories of kinship, loss, grief and resilience. But ultimately, it shows the strength of love and hope to overcome shared traumas that Indigenous people from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific have continued to face.

We Are Still Here showcases the expansive landscapes of the Central Australian desert to the lush green rainforests of New Zealand. In spite of colonialism, racism, imperialism and the attempted erasure of Indigenous lives, We Are Still Here.

Curriculum Links:

We Are Still Here can be linked to the following subject areas within the Australian Curriculum. Please note, this list is not exhaustive. Teachers are encouraged to find other links using cross-curriculum priorities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories:

• Senior Secondary English (Unit 1)
• Year 11 Modern History
• Year 10 History
• Year 10 Media Arts
• Year 10 Civics and Citizenship
• Years 7-10 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages