Since the European settlement, Indigenous beliefs and practices have suffered due to the continuing impact of the settlement (). The invasion imposed on the life of Indigenous Australians and for this, they suffered greatly (). This created a disadvantaging effect for Indigenous Australians due to the dispossession of land, loss of culture and prohibited practices (). The first fleet which arrived in 1788 altered the lives of Indigenous Australians in terms of their lifestyle (). Unfortunately, the impact of the settlement has affected the lives of indigenous Australians in the past, present and will continue to do so for future generations ().
At the time of the invasion, around 750,000 Indigenous Australians called the land of Australia …show more content…
Yet, this meant that they were forced to wear clothes, attend church and speak in the language of the European settlers (). The ‘protection’ policy did not protect their beliefs; this new approach was a way of changing their way of life (). To assist in this process, they were offered education to help change their minds and hopefully teach the rest of their community what they learned (). However, the period of the 1930’s had the Europeans no longer attempt to educate Indigenous Australians on their way of life, instead a new policy of assimilation was put in place (). This integrated the Indigenous Australians with the European settlers and forced them into sharing the same beliefs and values (). Unfortunately, the policy also had Indigenous children taken from their families and put into foster care facilities; these children were known as the ‘stolen generation’ …show more content…
The importance of cultural heritage reflects someone’s traditions, values and beliefs whilst identifying who we are (). It provides them with a sense of unity and belonging in the community whilst creating a greater understanding of their ancestors and where they came from (). Culture also gives meaning and has one become part of a community with others that share the same heritage (). This cultural heritage is made up of many things, clothing, nutrition, lifestyle and religion (). All of which determine and alter the people we are and the skills we learn
At the time of the invasion, around 750,000 Indigenous Australians called the land of Australia …show more content…
Yet, this meant that they were forced to wear clothes, attend church and speak in the language of the European settlers (). The ‘protection’ policy did not protect their beliefs; this new approach was a way of changing their way of life (). To assist in this process, they were offered education to help change their minds and hopefully teach the rest of their community what they learned (). However, the period of the 1930’s had the Europeans no longer attempt to educate Indigenous Australians on their way of life, instead a new policy of assimilation was put in place (). This integrated the Indigenous Australians with the European settlers and forced them into sharing the same beliefs and values (). Unfortunately, the policy also had Indigenous children taken from their families and put into foster care facilities; these children were known as the ‘stolen generation’ …show more content…
The importance of cultural heritage reflects someone’s traditions, values and beliefs whilst identifying who we are (). It provides them with a sense of unity and belonging in the community whilst creating a greater understanding of their ancestors and where they came from (). Culture also gives meaning and has one become part of a community with others that share the same heritage (). This cultural heritage is made up of many things, clothing, nutrition, lifestyle and religion (). All of which determine and alter the people we are and the skills we learn