What Is Meant By Aboriginal People

Unique traditions, language, beliefs and values all comprise Indigenous culture. It is critical that a meaningful appreciation of their culture

According to Summers (2017), the indigenous worldview can be defined as “a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world” (slide 8). Each person has a particular way in which they view the world (worldview) and includes a combination of their experiences, knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions about their cultural identity (Summers, 2017). For someone to develop a strong and healthy identity, it will be vital to resist and confront the dominant cultural norms that socially determine one's association to a particular social group (King et al., 2009). I agree with Summers that it is important not to make assumptions about an Indigenous person's cultural identity because each of their experiences are unique (Summers, 2017).

Australian government today recognises that educational policies regarding Aboriginal people cannot be made without considering social and economic policies aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal communities in general (TICHR, 2006). Main contemporary issues facing Aboriginal communities are proving land ownership, remoteness, health status, education and employment status and social attitude of Non-Aboriginal population towards the Aboriginal communities (Challenges facing the Indigenous communities today, n.d.). Tackling this issue is not a simple task: the document “National Indigenous Reform Agreement” (2010) which aims to improve outcomes for all Indigenous Australians recognizes that this process needs approach from different aspects, taking into account “seven key building blocks: Early Childhood, Schooling, Health, Economic Participation, Healthy Homes, Safe Communities, and Governance and Leadership” (as cited in DET Queensland,

The National Inquiry into the separation of the children concluded that 'between one-in-three and one-in-ten Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their families and communities in the period from approximately 1910 until 1970' (Wilkie, 1997). It was the 1960s, at the earliest, when the various 'protection' Acts were either abolished or discontinued.

What might be required for Indigenous Australians to develop effective governance to drive their own development? In answering this question, consider the conditions under which Australian Indigenous people are challenged to develop effective governance in the contemporary settler state and what might need to change.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are a distinct traditional cultural group of the Australian population. The historical wealth of the importance of contribution to country by the Indigenous people of this nation is truly significant. At the Indigenous Future-Venture Research Institution (IFVRI) we place at the forefront of our mission, the aim to develop and implement, through the in-depth research and analysis of data, new material for awareness platforms and information that will primarily lead to submission and contribution towards national Indigenous policy development and future venture directions. Future research initiatives include within the scope of research areas the sectors of education, health, economics, employment, cultural progress and most importantly the future of Indigenous affairs and growth in Australia. Through the generational waves of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, society in this contemporary setting is an optimal environment for the already established standards of child education as stable, safe and secure in regard to the facilities that provide the opportunities for cultural and student-centred learning.

Land is considered mother earth to Indigenous Australians, the source of all creation, yielding all the necessities of life- food, clothing and shelter dated back since over 40,000 years ago when Aborigines first came to Australia. In present period, Indigenous still are spiritually linked to the land rights of this country, which will be further discussed and analysed throughout this ethnographic report. Shortly after the arrival of the Indigenous, the white settlement invaded on the 26th January 1788. Although the white settlement almost created the extinction of indigenous, still in the 21st century their culture and traditions are practiced and recognised. The indigenous have a different connection with the land, a more spiritual connection

The provincial government’s failure to properly consult with the Mi’kmaq demonstrates how governments tend to favor economic development over the wellbeing of the people. The health of Indigenous Peoples is related to the health of their surrounding environments. What happens in these spaces affects them greatly. Because of their strong relationship with the environment, it is therefore important for Indigenous Peoples to be involved in decision-making and policy development in their communities. According to Black and McBean (2016), “Indigenous-centered policy frameworks should: recognize Indigenous knowledge, recognize Indigenous Peoples’ inherent right to self-determination, use inclusive and integrative knowledge systems, rely on community-based participatory approaches, and use circular and holistic viewpoints” (p. 12). In my research, I will explore how decision-making and participation should be done according to the Mi’kmaq

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the original land owners of Australia, having lived here for more than 40,000. They were free to practice a different way of life and culture before European settlement in the late 1700s.

Indigenous Australians are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals of Australia, plummeted from gatherings that existed in Australia and encompassing islands preceding European colonization. There is incredible assorted qualities among various Indigenous people group and social orders in Australia, each with its own particular blend of societies, traditions and dialects. In present-day Australia these gatherings are further separated into nearby communities. At the season of starting European settlement, more than 250 dialects were talked; it is as of now evaluated that 120 to 145 of these stay being used, and everything except 13 are thought to be endangered. Aboriginal individuals today generally communicate in English, with Aboriginal expressions and words being added to make Australian Aboriginal English. Native individuals basically lived as seeker gatherers, chasing and scavenging for sustenance from the area. Albeit Aboriginal society was by and large versatile, or semi-itinerant, moving as per the changing sustenance accessibility found crosswise over various regions as seasons changed, the method of life and material societies fluctuated incredibly from locale to district, and there were lasting settlements and agriculture in a few ranges.

- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples inhabited the land of Australia for many thousands of years

The Closing the Gap target develops aims which the Australian government and state governments wish to achieve in a particular dead line. Governments have created policies in order to enhance the status of Indigenous peoples. This is simply because Aboriginal people remain amongst the most disadvantaged Australians despite the formal recognition of equality (DFHCSIA, 2009). It is important for governments to take these disadvantages into consideration as they have such a large impact upon the education of Indigenous children. “Literacy and numeracy results for Indigenous students are consistently below the national average”, predominantly within remote areas, hence the need for improvement (DFHCSIA, 2009). However, it must be noted that

This paper is an analysis of world views of indigenous people and how they differ paradigmatically from western views. Furthermore, this paper will discuss the reflexively of new concepts that generate inspiration, skepticism, cognitive shifts, and derision. This paper will conclude with emotional responses of how implementing indigenous practices can benefit all parties associated with a criminal act.

“Remaining” indigenous is a collective process of thriving as distinct cultural entities. Consequently, expressions of such distinctiveness are negotiated

What does the future hold for the indigenous peoples around the world? There is no clear answer, to this question. Each and every government must review the past treatment and the current conditions to determine what should [could] be done, to improve the lives of their indigenous peoples. The issues of the past are vast in number and unique to each government. The issues include: political power, education, environment, land [territory], intellectual property, poverty and the list goes on. According to, Gillette Hall and Harry Anthony Patrinos “the United Nations proclaimed 1995-2004 the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples” (76). Today, there are still unresolved issues that confront the very existence of the future of indigenous peoples around the world. In order, to move forward it is still necessary to look back and review the processes that have improved the livelihood of the indigenous and what have been the setbacks. If there is to be a change for the improvement of all indigenous peoples; the entire international society around the world should make an agenda to commit to enforcing the rights of indigenous peoples.