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Several Government commitments in the past maintain a positive impact on the future Indigenous Australians; however considering the social alienation, cultural exclusion, emotional and environmental disadvantages Indigenous peoples endured in the past what more can be done? To provide an improved educational experience for Indigenous Australians, the relevance of the recommendation brought forward in The Bringing them Home report section 9b. it states ‘all under-graduates and trainees in…

Culturally Aware of Australia Australia is one of the flattest continent landmass due to erosion that happened 257 years ago; formed when it separated from the super-continent. In addition, Australia has a wide assortment of landform consisting of a small mountains, ancient crystal blocks, and ancient seas. Australia has ten deserts, largest being the Great Victoria Desert. Australia has one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef. Australia and Tasmania are two…

After residential school were closed it left a lot of trauma within the Indigenous community, many students who attended residential school suffered later years with alcohol and drug abuse. These students would later go on to have families of their own and bring in their past trauma and passed it through generations. This cause many indigenous family to break in half and lead to single parent household. Alcohol became many of the young Indigenous men and women coping mechanism which lead to…

As many contemporary Aboriginal writers have shown the realm of Aboriginal heritage and culture is one of great depth. In beginning to understand and interpret experiences related to this context, the theme of loss of Aboriginal identity and self-discovery is evident. Joseph Boyden has a clear understanding of Frist Nation’s history with attending an Aboriginal Student Program. Boyden explores self-discovery which the protagonist represent in Through Black Spruce, which was named winter of the…

should be changed on a date that all Australians agree upon, this way it wouldn’t remind indigenous people that horrible day when their land was invaded. This would also let all Australians become united as new Australian people. Firstly why do we celebrate “Australia day”? The Australia day council explains why we celebrate Australia day, he says that on Australia day we come together as a nation to celebrate what’s great about Australia and being Australian. It’s the day to reflect on what we…

Inspired by a young girl’s journey between two cultures, choreographer Stephen Page alongside the Bangarra Dance Theatre Company has recreated the story of Mathinna and effectively demonstrated how British settlers removed Aboriginal people from their home land and intervened in their cultural practices (Task Sheet 2015). This modern adaptation by Bangarra focuses on the themes of cultural environmental and social disruptions as British Settlers enforced western systems and values onto the…

Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock named after Sir Henry Ayers is a huge sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory of Central Australia. Uluru is the most iconic landform in Australia and was formed over 500 million years ago. This single massive rock stands 348m tall with most of its 863m bulk lying under the sea. Uluru is a famous tourist destination allowing visitors to climb and camp around the base while allowing the view of breathtaking sunrise and sunset over the big rock. Uluru…

When I read Joseph Boyden’s “Abitibi Canyon”, I’ve learned a lot of how north american aboriginal peoples are treated and then I used connectedness throughout his text to further understand the meanings. I used connectedness because it reminded me when I visited my mother’s hometown which is a reservation for native peoples. I thought,” where would everybody be if there wasn’t a reserve?” Another thought that came to my mind was,” the place felt so confined and in the middle of nowhere…

Canada’s fastest growing, discriminated race, unhappy with what they call home In CBC’s 8th Fire series; many aboriginals address the commonly known stereotypes and difficulties that they have been facing for a long period of time. It rises many mixed emotions for viewers but Canada is turning into a very diverse country and everyone is given equal opportunities if they strive for them. Long ago Aboriginals were given parcels of land called reserves for them specifically to live on. Under…

Over the weekend, Andy Murray won his third Grand Slam and second Wimbledon title, defeating next generation of tennis member Milos Raonic. The match was a fairly routine three-set victory (6-4, 7-6, 7-6) for Murray, who never seemed in jeopardy of losing the meeting. Raonic entered Sunday’s Wimbledon men’s final playing at a tremendously high level, fresh off the greatest win of his career, a five-set victory over arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer. In the semifinal…