sense of care for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, whose human rights were completely violated. Through analysing what happened in the Stolen Generation, the reasons behind the event, the strategies designed to heal the effects and how effective these are, Australia can see the true effects that having the courage to care can have. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the experiences and effects of which these have had on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their…
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Years Learning Framework that recognise cultural competence in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are: • Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships. It is important to build a strong relationship between the educators, the children and their families. In doing this it helps families feel secure and confident in leaving their child in our care. It is important to keep a close and friendly relationship with the families built on respect and trust. • Partnerships. When working…
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consider and explore questions such as what is the Stolen Generations and why did Indigenous children get removed from their families. The second component discusses arguments relating to supporting teaching and learning of Indigenous Australians cultures and perspectives in early childhood. In relation to educator’s understandings of Stolen Generations, it is crucial to consider this event and its importance to both Indigenous…
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Close the Gap The history of Australia in its aspect of racial-based policies and the relation between the population of European origin and Indigenous Australians people is a complex, controversial, and highly sensitive sphere that does not lend itself to straightforward and unambiguous interpretations. It would be hard to debate the statement that “Australia is both colony and colonizer – both dominant and subordinate. Many old certainties – or myths – are dissolving… and new myths are being…
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world. * Changes that reflected various relationships between Christian denominations; relationship between the Christian tradition and those traditions other than Christianity, and the relationship between the non-Indigenous community and indigenous peoples (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). * Aboriginal spiritualties are not just a series of complex ‘religious’ practices – they are a way of life. * The kinship systems of Aboriginal peoples, the obligations to both the land…
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considered one of the safest countries in the world in which to have a baby or to be born. However, this is not the case for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (also referred to as Indigenous people, Indigenous population or Indigenous women). There is an abundance of literature which suggests there are broad disparities in maternal and infant health (MIH) between indigenous people and other Australians; this worsens with increasing remoteness where it is more difficult to access health…
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Bangarra Dance Theatre is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that is one of Australia’s leading performing art companies. Bangarra is the Wiradjuri word that means 'to make fire’, which is what the company sets out to achieve. The companies mission is to create inspiring experiences that change society and educate their audiences through their stories while the company’s movements depict the Indigenous people’s journey. Bangarra was established by Carole Johnson in 1989 based in…
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Aboriginal rituals and ceremonies, totems, paintings and dancing provide insight into Aboriginal culture and spirituality. They provide insight as each of the four expressions of Aboriginal spirituality listed above are an aspect of the Aboriginal beliefs and values. Aboriginal religion, like many religions, is formed around the belief of people and all surrounds being created by a god or gods during the creation period (Welch, D. (2016)). Aboriginal people have a very deep passion for their spirituality…
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social and economic status Justice: May refer to the philosophical notion of a ‘just’ decision I.e. that is good and fair Values and ethics: People or group opinion of what they believe to be morally right etc. o Relationship between rules, laws and customs The relationship between rules, laws and customs is that laws are legally put in place by the government and must be followed. People obey the law to conform and the fear of facing punishment if they don’t. People also follow law because they…
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gov, holidays, schools+colleges, charities 2006 64% christians Contemporary Aboriginal Spiritualties Discuss how Aboriginal spirituality is determined by the Dreaming The dreaming is a fundamental, underlying aspect of Aboriginal Spirituality that refers to Aboriginal Spiritual Beliefs about creation and existence. The dreaming therefore involves all past knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal Society. Aboriginal Spirituality is expressed through the Dreaming, through the land and the people…
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