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    The stolen generation has created a long-term impact on reconciliation in Australia and has created a significant impact in Australian history by affecting the lives of indigenous. “The stolen generation has created many negative implications in Australian society, further disbanding therefore greatly slowing reconciliation attempts done by various prime minister and organisations “We say Sorry” Kevin Rudd persistently repeated in his apology speech to The Stolen Generation. Where at least one

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    The Stolen Generation refers to the children of mixed descent who were forcibly taken away from their families by church missions, as well as the Australian Federal and State government, under their respective acts of parliament. The children taken away were known as half caste, which meant one of their parents were aboriginal, and the other was European. The Stolen Generation was carried out in the years between 1905 and approximately 1970. The reason was due to European Australians believing that

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    in which cultural products of the nation shape our sense of identity. Rabbit Proof Fence is an important film to examine within this context as it is the first international film to examine the issue of Australia's Stolen Generation. The film brought the story of the Australian Stolen Generation to a wide audience, both nationally and internationally. Today I am going to consider what kind of impact the film had and also a number of important points concerning the film. The film is an adaptation

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    The Stolen Generation, was one of Australia’s most difficult situations, with multiple short-term and long-term impacts that severely affected Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander citizens. In supporting this claim, ‘The Stolen Generation’ was when Government officials took children away from their home and placed them with other families saying that it was for their own good. Children in this situation experienced much trauma and suffering, and also grew up knowing their culture. This

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    It's the final inning of the World series. It's all tied up 3-3. The Dodgers are down to their last batter with a runner on 1st and 3rd and two outs. Strike one goes by, Strike two the batter swings and misses, but the batter isn’t going down without a fight and swings at the 3rd pitch and takes it out of the park. The Dodgers win the World series and Jackie Robinson is the MVP of the game! Back in history at this time when Robinson played African Americans weren't treated equally as white athletes

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    response of the wider community. A powerful illustration that embodies a similar attitude, value and belief is Kerry Fletcher’s, Sorry Song. Written during the early years of indigenous rights, comes arguably one of the most iconic messages, of the Stolen Generation. Through purposefully using repetition and personification in each verse, Fletcher is without doubt singing in determination to expose the ugly history; federal governments effortlessly try to keep buried. Moreover, these techniques become

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    Narrative- On 20Aug16 at 1654 hrs. I, Deputy Halbasch, was working at the Hubbard Co. Sheriff’s Office Impound Lot when I located a hold cut in the fence located behind a Jeep Cherokee. In April 2016, I arrived to find an approximate 26 inch by 30 inch hole in the fence located directly behind a Jeep Cherokee, MN registration of 792LLK – VIN 1J4GZ78Y6WC269497 parked at 46.54.50N & 95.1.43W on the south fence line of the impound lot. The hole was near the ground and just large enough to allow

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    ensures the well being and safety of a parent of guardian's child. The app focuses on the child's safety and overall well being using features such as GPS, and website blockers. To know a child’s location, and to make sure they are not exposed to any material the parent deems harmful which can be controlled in the settings menu demonstrates the intended purpose and function of SafeKiddo. This artifact illustrates innovation by protecting a child from seeing things they are not supposed to, such as violence

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    issue of child homelessness. It must also solve the issue in a positive manner. Anyone government can create funds to rebuild orphanages and other refugee camps for these children. However, that would only solve the issue that they are homeless. The problem is that they must be not only relocated but also placed in a home where they are wanted; a home where they serve a purpose rather than wandering aimlessly throughout their lives. Therefore, I have come up with the idea of solving child displacement

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    young boys ages 8-13 who are clenching a gun being ordered to kill against their will? It’s understood that others opinions about the dangers of child soldiers being free are only because they don’t want to risk anything but, isn’t life all about taking risks? You risk your life leaving the house, and breathing. Also, countries should not prosecute child soldiers for the crimes they committed during wartime. There also should not be an international minimum age of criminal responsibility for war crimes

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