When Australia was colonised‚ in 1788 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were already on the land‚ living with political and legal and social systems in a community. Aboriginal land was taken over by British colonists‚ saying the land belonged to no one‚ which is referred to as‚ “Terra Nullius”‚ but was then taken over by white people. In 1937‚ the Government held a conference on Aboriginal matters‚ which agreed that Aboriginal people should be introduced into the wider white population
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purpose in several ways. One of her main purposes is to describe how different generations have completely different views and moral standards. Twenge uses purpose to try and persuade the readers to believe that she has done the proper research for her book‚ and want the reader to feel like they can trust that what she is saying is the truth. In this book she doesn’t believe that there it is a problem between the generations just simply that there are distinct differences‚ and she tries to help the
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The greatest generation The United States greatest generation was a generation that experienced the most turbulent and terrifying ere in the history of this nation. They survived the depression and then played a crucial role in World War II by stopping the tide of world domination by some history’s greatest tyrants. From soldiers who jumped into Normandy into the uncertain‚ to those who watched in horror as an enemy onslaught of wave upon wave of Japanese dive bombers decimated America’s bastion
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The stories can help students achieve these learning outcomes: • Develop knowledge about a number of Aboriginal Dreamtime stories from the Arnhem Land area • Interpret the symbolism of these stories • Analyse the meanings and messages in the stories • Understand more about the nature of traditional Aboriginal life that is reflected in the stories • Appreciate aspects of the Aboriginal Dreamtime and culture • Reflect on the relevance of the meanings and messages of these stories to
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rights - Native Title - Recognition in the law that Aboriginals had ownership of the land - Protectionism - A policy the government introduced to "protect the aboriginies from themselves". - Reconciliation - To put aside a difference and come together as friends - Terra nullius - ’The land belongs to no one’ The Policy of Protectionism - Start of 19th century - No right to vote and no right to receive basic wage ○ Stolen Generation - Mixed blood children where taken away from their
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the 1900’s by Australian authorities who held the idea that the aboriginal culture would die out. The authorities wrongly thought that the Aboriginal culture was a bad influence to the indigenous children. On top of that‚ they accused the indigenous families of abusing their children. But in reality‚ they had no proof; as a result‚ the Aboriginal tribes suffered and their family trees will be forever affected. Even though the aboriginals were treated poorly‚ it was by no means an isolated case. Native
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Aboriginal people are very passionate about their culture and traditions and believe that they are an important part of Canada’s past. Although their customs shaped Canada into a great nation‚ they are slowly fading into the background while competing with the French and English cultures. “Such an understanding gives no consideration to the presence and role of Aboriginal groups throughout history.” First Nation’s people do not receive a just amount of respect and equality in terms of their rights
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Frontier wars would of been seen or felt the impact by every Aboriginal that came into contact with Europeans. The definition of a frontier war is fighting that happens on the border of the furthest extent of inhabited areas. A good example of this would be the Bathurst Wars which eventually become the largest military campaign to take place in our own country. The impact of the frontier war can still be felt today such as the destruction of sacred sites such as burials. The nature of frontier
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Seven-year-old Lily is showing her mother around her first grade classroom during a parent and teacher conference. With delight‚ she shows her mother the arts and crafts they built the day before‚ the cozy and well-stocked reading nook‚ and a photograph that was pinned to the attendance board. She then points out her new best friend‚ Jasmine‚ a gorgeous black girl from New York. “That’s her‚ over there with her dad‚” says Lily‚ who is white. “That’s her‚ over there – the one with the black hair.”
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Aboriginal Civil Rights Find out who Eddie Mabo‚ Vincent Lingiari and Albert Namatjra was. What was their contribution to civil rights‚ equality and indigenous welfare in Australia? Eddie Mabo Eddie Mabo was born Eddie Koiki Sambo but changed his name later on in life‚ he was born on Mer Island (Murray Island) in the Torres Strait in 1936. His mother died during infancy which left him to be raised by his uncle; Benny Mabo. After a teenage prank that ended badly‚ Eddie was exiled from his
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