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.

1. One way to prepare for such celebrations is to find out information about significant people & events. This semester wewill be producing a PowerPoint about a significant Indigenous Australian. Here is an example ….

2. Sam CookAn energetic, talented and inspiring woman By LeesaWatego

3. Some facts about Sam Cook Born in 1972 From Kimberley Region, Western Australia

4. An Illustrator

5. Olympic Torchbearer

6. NAIDOC Youth of the Year

7. Visual Artist Feel, Hear, See, Dream.

8. Theatre Director

9. Founder of Australia’s Blak History Month

10. I think Sam is an inspiration.

11. 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 FacebookPage Map of Aboriginal Australia from http://www.yale.edu/gsp/colonial/aboriginal_australia_map.html