The Land Rights Movement In Relation To Aboriginal Spirituality

The Land Rights movement are of critical importance in relation to Aboriginal spirituality, as it acknowledges and establishes kayini/ the inextricable connection between Indigenous people and their land, in which they have lost due to the European settlement. Hence, it is the attempt of Indigenous people reclaiming possession of their land which forms their sense of identity and purpose. Native Title is a legal term recognising the rights of Indigenous peoples and s to use and occupy their lands for traditional purposes, such as ceremonies including initiation ceremony. Thus providing a continued connection with the land. However, as suggested by John Sosso, there is ‘always room for improvement’. This indicates to Australians that there are