“You gotta know where the fish are running” – Uncle Jimmy
Let’s look at the big words and what they mean:
Political Party – Group of people with same ideas about running country
Campaign – When candidates tell mob what they’ll do if elected
Independent – Someone running for election on their own, not with a party
Let’s hear from Jake: Understanding issues
1: Spotting the signs
Here are the five key learning points from Marlee’s story about spotting important issues:
- Read the signs in community like we read the water for fish
- Pay attention to what mob is talking about – these are the important issues
- Different signs tell us different things, like housing needs or youth programs
- You need to watch and listen to understand what community needs
- Just like fishing spots change with seasons, community issues need constant attention
Story Card #10
Marlee explains how to identify important issues.
Your Reflections
- What signs are you seeing in your community?
- How do different issues connect?
- What matters most to your mob right now?
Take action
Observe
- Talk to Elders and community members
- Listen to what people are discussing
- Notice changes in your community
Learn
- Keep a journal of community issues
- Follow local news and conversations
- Ask questions about what you see
Understand
- Share what you learn with family
- Discuss community needs
- Think about how issues affect everyone
Remember:
Community signs are everywhere
Listening is the key to understanding
Issues change like the seasons