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    issue that is found in mental illness is that One-third (33%) of indigenous Adolescents had or experienced very high levels psychological stress and mental health (AIHW‚ 2011). From this research‚ it is found that young indigenous Australians are twice as likely to suffer from a mental illness (AIHW‚ 2011). This could also lead to more serve cases including self-harm and suicide by young indigenous kids. Statistics also show that Indigenous Adolescents are 5.2 times more likely to intentionally self-harm

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    1. “Indigenous Peoples and Globalization” is an introduction to Native American Studies‚ give us a global perspective on Indigenous social movements through detailed case studies of important struggles across the globe. It demonstrate how indigenous peoples’ movements can be understood only by linking highly localized processes with larger global and historical forces. And the Globalization‚ is not only creating and proliferating cultural identity ‚ it is also providing the technology for unrestricted

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    eating disorders. For a very long time‚ the world’s Indigenous communities have been forgotten in the fight against obesity thus increasing its prevalence amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. For this group of people‚ obesity comes with so many burdens poor eating habits inclusive‚ which not only places financial constraints on them‚ but also contributes to the health gap that exists between the Indigenous and the Non-Indigenous women. It is for that reason that this particular research

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    The First Sacred War was fought with Thessaly‚ Athens‚ and Sicyon on one side and Kirrah on the other. The battle was fought from 595 B.C. to 585 B.C. Thessaly‚ Athens‚ and Sicyon claimed it to be a “Holy War”‚ hence the name Sacred War. They claimed it a “Holy War” because they were given the blessing of The Amphictyony of Anthela. The First Sacred War would consist of the first known use of biological warfare‚ curses‚ and the god’s divine powers. The war lasted ten years because the

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    with this illness‚ and in that time there is still much to learn about it. On how it affects people based on their differences‚ how the culture may or may not hinder the prospect of growth and development‚ the well being of Australians‚ more so the Indigenous Australians as they are more susceptible to encounter this illness in their lifetime. Also further knowledge would enable to facilitate further understanding of the disease and in doing so‚ would aid in the plight for wellness. According

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    Joyce. 2007. “Taking Account of Indigenous Feminism”‚ chapter 1 in Making space for indigenous feminism / edited by Joyce Green. Black Point‚ N.S. : Fernwood Pub. ; London ; New York : Zed Books. Book on 1-day reserve at AV Library 305.42 M23 G79.   Suggested readings: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism: for a short history of feminism Truth‚ Sojourner. 1851. “Ain’t I a Woman?” http://afgen.com/sojourner1.html. Wee‚ Vivienne and Farida Shaheed. 2007. “Indigenous feminisms: resistance to culturally

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    Reflection Paper Indigenous Perspective I agree with Professor Acuna and his historical statement. Along with Linda Tuhiwai Smith‚ their interpretations of the colonization of the Americas has long since been scene as the rape of a country for it’s riches‚ resourced and land is evident. The impact of the Catholic Church (I am catholic) at this time in history was one of the most devastating blows to the indigenous peoples of America‚ and the beginning an effort to wipe their cultures and history

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    Anthony D’Angelo Position Paper Sacred Places Many different types of things can be considered sacred‚ whether it is a location or a thing. Sacredness is usually considered a term when somewhere or something is worshipped by a religious group. The Ganges River in Asia and Lourdes in France are both some common places that many believe have inexplainable miracles occur there due to the sacredness of the place. Whether something is considered sacred can sometimes be a controversial topic when a regards

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    Short essay – We have all heard of the stolen generation in Australia’s history‚ and know of the issues and problems the indigenous Australians faced and although modern times for indigenous Australians are a lot better than previous times‚ they are still faced with many issues. These include education leading onto high unemployment‚ remoteness of some living lands‚ problems proving rightful lands and culture clashes of today. However some solutions I think will work are mentioned later on‚ which

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    really surge with the combination of international pressure on the Australian government grouped with Aboriginal political activism during this time period. In order to get an understanding of the progress of Aboriginal Rights from the 1920’s all the way to the 1967 Referendum we must look at the Aboriginal Rights before this time frame. The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia came into effect in 1901 officially making Aborigines a “state responsibility” (Prentis‚ 2008). The constitution

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