The Indigenous Australians first contact with non- Indigenous education was at the Missionaries and training institutions. These places were not held in high regard by the Indigenous people and neither was the education that they were offering. Most of these missionaries abused the rights of the Indigenous people and they showed no respect for their culture. The Indigenous people had negative experiences of the Government/State and did not trust them or want to be involved or have their children involved with these institutions.
There are still many Indigenous people who are disadvantaged in our country. Indigenous people have poorer health, educational opportunities, life expectancy, employment options and many live in remote areas. Along …show more content…
Some Indigenous people believe that these institutions and agencies do not reflect their cultural beliefs. Due to this many Indigenous people do not seek health care or hold value for the education system. Living in remote areas also limits the services available and the opportunity for education and employment. Social attitudes are also a factor that contributes to the Indigenous Australians been disadvantaged. Unfortunately the Indigenous community still face issues of prejudice, racism and lack of cultural respect for their beliefs and customs. Many of these factors contribute to Indigenous people living in poverty, which can lead to homelessness, alcoholism, poor health and low self- esteem.
The Stolen Generations – There was a period in history when children were removed from their families and placed in to missions or other institutions.
According to Haebich’s (2000) analysis of the removal of Indigenous Australian children describes this event as a process stretching from colonisation to the present time. Indeed, this process and its significances are part of Indigenous identify.
Being Aboriginal and or a Torres Strait Islander means belonging to a community of people who know each other and the family they belong to. Dudgeon et al. (2002) provided an inclusive indication of what community means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
There are still many Indigenous people who are disadvantaged in our country. Indigenous people have poorer health, educational opportunities, life expectancy, employment options and many live in remote areas. Along …show more content…
Some Indigenous people believe that these institutions and agencies do not reflect their cultural beliefs. Due to this many Indigenous people do not seek health care or hold value for the education system. Living in remote areas also limits the services available and the opportunity for education and employment. Social attitudes are also a factor that contributes to the Indigenous Australians been disadvantaged. Unfortunately the Indigenous community still face issues of prejudice, racism and lack of cultural respect for their beliefs and customs. Many of these factors contribute to Indigenous people living in poverty, which can lead to homelessness, alcoholism, poor health and low self- esteem.
The Stolen Generations – There was a period in history when children were removed from their families and placed in to missions or other institutions.
According to Haebich’s (2000) analysis of the removal of Indigenous Australian children describes this event as a process stretching from colonisation to the present time. Indeed, this process and its significances are part of Indigenous identify.
Being Aboriginal and or a Torres Strait Islander means belonging to a community of people who know each other and the family they belong to. Dudgeon et al. (2002) provided an inclusive indication of what community means for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander