Keating Redfern Speech

The history wars of Australia is an area of great controversial debate. Throughout the course of Australian history, the public has been mainly subjected to one perspective that focused on the glorifying moments of European settlement and its progress such as its involvement in world wars and the transition of the nation into a globalised continent. As a result, there is a rigid dichotomy between the perceptions of white Australians and the indigenous population on subjects such as the colonisation or invasion of Australia. History told from the perspective of Aboriginal people greatly contrasts what is written in the history books and also what is exposed or encouraged towards the public. It focuses on the dispossession of indigenous people, the massacres and the attempted eradication of culture. This view of Australian history has been labeled as 'black armband history', which was first used during an interview by a historian, Geoffrey Blainey.

Shame is defined as a missed opportunity but the word itself holds a weight that differs in each individual’s story. Kevin Gilbert’s poem ‘Shame’ seeks to explore aspects of white Australian identity while capturing a powerful perspective that forces the disturbing question concerning the discrimination of Indigenous Australians.

Stan Grant’s speech ‘Racism and the Australian Dream’ (2015) effectively reminds the Australian population of the racism and harsh inequalities indigenous Australians have faced in the past and still face today. In reminding us of this reality, Grant engages us to discover issues of civic participation in Aboriginal people and in doing so perpetuates a need for social change. More?

Only in recent years have we seen the recognition that the stolen generation deserves and the essential part it has play in the struggle of Aboriginal rights. Since the end of the stolen generation, numerous organisations and government agency has come out and said sorry for what happened for seventy years and as a result Aboriginal rights are becoming more apparent. The famous “I’m sorry” speech said by Kevin Rudd was the first Parliament apology to the Stolen Generation and was seen as a huge leap forward in the recognition of the Stolen Generation. The Bringing Them Home Report in 1997 was a strong campaign for The

After this time, many atrocities occurred, such as the fact that Aboriginals were often killed for sport, and massacres such as Myall Creek were occurring, where 28 Aboriginal men, women and children were murdered near Myall Creek Station in 1838. There was also the problem of the Stolen Generation, when Aboriginal children were forcibly taken from their homes to be raised as though they were white. It was only recently in 2008, that Kevin Rudd, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time, apologised for the actions that the government had undertaken. In another apologetic move, Prime Minister Paul Keating delivered a powerful speech regarding the fact that Aboriginal Communities were still segregated despite the fact that laws had been changed a number of years ago. This shows that the idea of atonement by Australia is quite a new topic. Does this prove the challenges that Aboriginal’s faced nearly 200 years ago are still present in today’s society? It was enough to force the Aboriginal men, women and children to begin act in support of their rights.

I would like to begin this speech by recognising the owners of this land, the true ancestors of the country we call ‘ours’. To the Indigenous peoples of Australia, I acknowledge you, I thank you and most of all I apologise to you for the deep suffering and remorse you are put through. I am ashamed of this country’s treatment towards you. Past and Present.

This article gives the reader an inequitable view of Indigenous Australians, defending Tony Abbot’s point of view and the audience is encouraged to agree with mainstream media in regards to whether or not Tony Abbott is racist. Article B from the Koori Mail condemns Tony Abbott’s viewpoint as not only racist but he is insulting the very culture that he is representing. Article B states that Tony Abbott does not understand Indigenous culture and how important land is to them “Connection to country is everything to Aboriginal people – defines Aboriginal people and sustains us in a cultural and spiritual sense and can play a vital role in building economic independence, self-determination and healing” (Greg Cromelin, Article B). With Article B the audience is encouraged to get angry at Tony Abbott’s comments and make him out to be racist.

Hello. My name is Shauntel Redhouse. I was raised on the reservation in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico. My major is Nursing and I'm thinking about minoring in either American Sign Language or Nutrition. I'm still debating because I have  an iinterest in both. Something interesting about me is that I'm Native American. The only question I have is, are the light rails safe?

The Redfern Park Speech (Year for the World’s Indigenous Peoples) was given by the Hon Paul Keating PM on the 10th of December 1992. The speech was delivered in the suburb of Redfern, the epicentre of Aboriginal culture in Sydney at the time and home to the Koori people. This speech recognised that European settlers, and their descendants, are responsible for the hardships that Aboriginal Australia has

Let me tell you a story about the bronco’s win the super bowl. Cam newton is a man who can blow up one building with one dab. People say he is so fast that he can make a earthquake be running quarter mile. Most people hate him because they are jealous of his skills. He can also throw a past in any type of stress. He can run a whole field in a second while trucking and juking out people without even really trying. Even when player brake throw the line he scrambled away. When he throw amazing past he would let out a dab that would almost make people’s ears bleed.

Noel Pearson’s speech ‘an Australian history for us all’ discusses his approach to trying to solve some of the most systemic problems facing Australian Aboriginals today. The speakers are successful in understanding the ideas and values of the speech. Through the uses of various language techniques and context, Pearson’s speech details the struggles of the relationship between the first European settlers and Aboriginal Australians.

Australia has always been centered around diversity and change, specifically with the vast multiculturalism and migrant culture throughout the nation. The specifics of Identity hold an important role in shaping our identity as students and as a nation. Australians pride themselves on being a land of the free and full of diverse culture. This is specifically referred to in our national Anthem; “For those who've come across the seas, We've boundless plains to share; With courage let us all combine,”(McCormick, 1984). Displaying Australia’s open attitude towards immigrants and contributes to the diversity present within our society today. Even before this, much of Australia’s Identity was associated with caucasian culture (Originating from British Settlers). Which is the dominant perception of Australia through the media with australian representation being present through the stereotypes of Bogans, which was made popular through shows like Kath and Kim (ABC, 2007). Also, represented through the popular depiction of Australian people - the bushman made popular by movies like Crocodile Dundee (Faiman, 1986) and through famous real life bushman; Steve Irwin. An important aspect of Australian identity which is consistently neglected is the culture and representation of the initial owners of the land; the aboriginal people. Throughout history the constant mistreatment and neglect of the indigenous, has lead to a massive gap in privilege between the aboriginal people and our

Throuhout history people have been degraded and pushed aside from being inferior an example which has always been prominent in the Australian media is the treatment and degradation of the Aboriginals on their own soil. Being seen as animals and pushed into work for the white man, as well has having their children stolen from them in the sake of helping them. In recent history these people have gained political standing which the 'sorry day' and recognizing aboriginal land in all areas has resulted in. The Aboriginals have moved on from the oppressed culture to one which will forever influence Australian media and politics They are an example of how the image of a culture will hopefully change to one of equality. Besides culture or religion an individuals education and place in society may also effect reputation and image. How a person contributes to the improvement of a society is seen and people are given a certain amount of importance in a community. A general practitioner who aids in the health of all its communities members will be seen as of importance than a manager of a grocery store. And this image is to a ceratin degree is justified the doctor deserves his or her image since they have worked for it. In the film 'Dead poet's society' the importance of one over the other is challenged by the new english teacher Mr Keating. All his students want to be politicians and doctors. And while that is all well he teachs all that they shouldnt do something because of the social standing that comes with it but because their passion follows that

The Australian peoples recognition of indigenous citizens has changed over the last decade. Prior to the government in charge, Kevin Rudd made a formal public apology to the indigenous people regarding the stolen generations. As the apology was long overdue, it does not directly confront the issue within the constitution or legislative shortage of the recognition of indigenous people . As this essay will demonstrate and concentrate on parts of the constitution in regards to the protection of indigenous peoples rights. It will demonstrate the ‘constitutional movement’ and a reformation of the Australian constitution. This essay will also consider any faults within the ‘races power (s51(xxvi)’ and consider the changes to reform determents into benefiting the

At 9am on February 13 2008, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a speech that people of Australia will never forget. Prime Minister Rudd stood up in front of parliament and apologised to the Indigenous people of Australia, he apologised for laws, policies and mistreatment on the behalf of successive parliaments and governments with particular focus on people affected by the stolen generation (Rudd, 2011). An ideal picture of the future was also painted, where Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians are equals, where the gap in “life expectancy, educational achievement and economic opportunity” was finally closed (Rudd, 2011, p.14). To some, this was seen as a positive step in the direction of reconciliation for Australia, however, eight years on, without much progress and no sign of a treaty, one has to ask, was it enough? Firstly, it is important to look at exactly what reconciliation is, and what it means for the people of Australia. It is also important to look at significant events leading up to the apology, and what has happened since. It is also useful to investigate what other countries have done to reconcile with their own Indigenous populations. All of these should give picture of what has happened, why it has happened and what needs to be done to achieve reconciliation.