Polynesian Panthers Causes Prior to the Dawn Raids‚ The New Zealand government was in fact encouraging Pacific Island people to migrate to New Zealand. Administration anticipated that these Pacific Island people would be the resolution to their labour shortage that occurred during the 1950s. Polynesians agreed to migrate as they also felt the need for a better quality of life for their families. However by 1971‚ the population of pacific island people had reached an outstanding 45‚413 people which
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I am writing to express my own personal thoughts and images when it comes to describing Native Americans and Pacific Islanders. Admittedly‚ after a short while‚ I have come to realize that what I would consider useful‚ thoughtful insight about Native Americans and Pacific Islanders is very limited. After attending Tuesday’s lecture‚ I’ve realized that most of my knowledge comes in the form of “received wisdom.” Meaning‚ that the knowledge that has been passed down to me about these groups of people
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Rights and Freedoms History‚ Year 10 Research Essay Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights have been a huge issue over the past 75 years. Many different changes to civil laws concerning indigenous rights have occurred during these 75 years‚ as well as many symbolic‚ but not legislative‚ changes. Although some small legal changes were made to the civil rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as a result of the Mabo decision‚ the 2008 Apology and the ‘Bringing them Home’
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colonisation for Aboriginal peoples of Australia and the experiences of colonisation for the Torres Strait Islander peoples. In particular‚ the issue of dispossession from land and/or culture will be analysed‚ as well as the effect of Christianity. As a result‚ it will be argued that Christianity was generally an oppressive force for Aboriginal peoples‚ whereas for Torres Strait Islanders‚ Christianity was easily integrated with traditional beliefs. My introduction Colonisation has profoundly
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are two distinct Indigenous Australian cultural groups‚ they obtain definite rights as Australia’s First Inhabitants. This is demonstrated in international law. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have preserved a powerful connection to their cultural identity‚ language and traditional lands. They have historically lived on mainland Australia. Australian aborigines have inhabited Australia for over 40‚000 years before European settlement. The Europeans first
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The expression "Stolen Generations" is utilized for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals mightily taken away from their families between the 1890s and 1970s‚ majority of them never to see their relatives again (Creative Spirits‚ 2015). The colonizers arrangement of forcefully removal of Indigenous children left a legacy of
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important elements that represent both Aboriginals and Australian people. The flag should represent more accurate representation of Australia’s people‚ culture and land. The proposed design for the new flag includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags‚ Southern Cross‚ Union Jack and a kangaroo which have been incorporated because I believe it represents the modern day Australian Identity and the traditional custodians of our land. Firstly‚ the Aboriginal flag has been included into the new
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Reconciliation is about creating unity between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. According to Scott: Reconciliation is the process of recognizing and healing the wounds of the past‚ addressing the disadvantages that aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to suffer today‚ and working together to establish a better future for all Australians (2001‚ p. 840). One “wound of the past” (Scott‚ 2001‚ p. 840) was the forced removal of indigenous children from their families to be put into
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diversity and also how they interect with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities. I will firstly look at the role of diversity in the workplace ‚ then move onto how these workplaces accommodate diversity and what access and equity is and if the organisations address this in there work procedures. I will then investigate how these organisations specifically include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Followed by the recommendations. Role of Diversity
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Low birth weight (LBW) and small for gestational age (SGA) are considered as one of the global health issues worldwide. In Australia‚ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community show remarkably higher rate of low birth weight and small for gestational age than non-Indigenous Australians. When mothers and babies are exposed to many risk factors‚ they negatively affect the fetal development‚ gestational period and their health. Low birth weight and small for gestational age are associated with
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