Logan is situated on the land of Yuggera, Turrbal, Yugarabul, Jagera, and Yugambeh peoples. Bilin Bilin 1820-1901 was a prominent leader of the Yugambeh people of south-east Queensland. Aboriginal people have inhabited the Gold Coast region for about 23,000 years before European settlement and the present. By the early 18th century there were several distinct clan estate groups (previously referred to as tribes) living between the Tweed and Logan Rivers and bounded approximately in the west by the town of Beaudesert; they are believed to be: the Gugingin, Bullongin, Kombumerri, Minjingbal, Birinburra, Wangerriburra, Mununjali and Migunberri Collectively they were known as Yugambeh people and spoke the Yugambeh language, for which there…show more content… Many Yugambeh people were shot and killed by Europeans because they were caught killing animals for food to provide for their families. They were made to work on farms for only food and water. Their culture suffered as there was little choice but to conform to Christianity and Western values. Although many are still active in attempted to preserve what still remains such as the Yugambeh language and ensuring it will be passed on for future generations.
Historical issues Stolen generation - colonisation has had many negative consequences this is the most profound, the removal of Aboriginal children from their families, and putting entire families into missions, reserves and institutions. Forcible removal of children has had subsequent effects on the indigenous people from years ago and also today. Overall, Aboriginal society is structured around the community. within or forming the community are strong kinship and family ties and networks.
Reconciliation This started as a week of prayer for reconciliation in 1993, it was supported by Australia’s major religious groups. Under the guidance of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation (now Reconciliation Australia) it evolved into a week of celebration…show more content… Through the EYLF our children have enhanced learning as well as transition to school. The framework guides Educators to provide quality programmes for our children (birth to 5 years) the framework is based on BBB, which incorporates principles, practices and learning outcomes. These 3 components teach us about culture competence, respect for different cultures, and partnerships with families and communities. Every child has a right to learn and it’s up to the educators to make this happen. Aboriginal culture is the longest living culture in the world, it is diverse and is evolving over time. It’s very important to include Aboriginal/Torres strait islander culture into a curriculum even if there is no children of this culture attending the service, as it teaches other children about our Indigenous cultures and Australian history. As an educator our knowledge of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islanders past and present gives us the skills to teach this to our children which creates a warm, inclusive environment for all the
