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2) Anderson, Barrie “Chapter 9: The Case of William Mullins-Johnson” in Manufacturing Guilt: Wrongful Convictions in Canada. 2nd Edition, pp. 137-157. © 2009 Fernwood Publishing Co. Ltd.. This article The Case of William Mullins-Johnson emphasizes the importance of wrongful convictions further with multiple cases of real life wrongful convictions. These cases show how the accused are not always taken seriously and they have to turn to projects such as the AIDWYC for help since the justice…

The American Disconnect My Great Grandfather, at the age of 15, hopped on a boat from Poland and sailed to New York to escape the Nazi reign. In New York, he swept floors at a barber shop until he made enough money to invest in stocks. He became very wealthy after much hard work, achieving the American Dream, and becoming the epitome of the rags to riches stories that are so inspiring among Americans. Achieving the American Dream is a quintessential desire to native born Americans and…

and the rest of the Australian population in relation to health equity is the largest contrast that can be found within health statuses in Australia. This can be accounted for due to increased likelihood of ATSI’s experiencing disability and/or a reduced quality of life due to ill health. This inequity is clearly seen as currently Indigenous Australians tend to die earlier than non-Indigenous Australians and their death rates are almost twice those of non-Indigenous Australians. Coinciding with…

In Australian history the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of Australia were not treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve, they have been the protectors of this land for many years before British colonised here, they lived from the land and they had a very strong community based life. After years of demoralising them and taking their basic ways of life away from them, we now have certain policies and procedures in place to bring the equality back. From the National Aboriginal…

Jennifer Strauss, Les Murray and Elizabeth Riddell explore the similar idea of loss of innocence. Strauss expresses concern for her son, whom has lost his innocence to his own anger and depression, through various contrasts. In the opening stanza she describes her son as ‘weightless of cause or consequence,’ which highlights the innocence of her son, unburdened by responsibility. Specifically, the term ‘weightless’ is used as an analogy to compare her son to the likes of Armstrong. This image…

(NSW Department of Health, 2004). Therefore following these protocols are important for all Indigenous and non Indigenous Australians in order to develop better community relationships by connecting through understanding and respecting their culture, customs and language and to acknowledge the hardships that Indigenous Australians still face. One way to incorporate Acknowledgement to Country in the classroom would be to involve the children in researching the custodians of…

with the spirit of forgiveness, friendship, and reconciliation, with a goal to close the gap of life expectancy between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and addressing different social Justice Issues. The Aboriginal people feel that because the Australian Government has acknowledged the past and has paid respect towards those who were falsely treated, the Parliament has now laid down new foundations for healing to take place. For the victims of the ‘Stolen Generations’, the Apology Day was a…

Glenn Murcutt is an Australian Architect. He works as a sole practitioner, where his main architectural designs focus on modernist houses that respond to their climate and surroundings. Most of his work are at small scale and are affected by the land and climate of his native Australia. His designs reflect the idea of maintain a harmonious interaction with the environment. Some of the materials that he typically uses are corrugated iron with the ribs laid horizontally and different types of…

informed decisions about the student with an intellectual disability. As shown in Table 2, families need to increase their skills and knowledge so families have the relevant information to be the best advocates for their child (Ellison, n.d.; Disability Services Division, 2012a). When using the family-centred approach to involve Aboriginal families in the support process, school personnel must show respect for Indigenous culture, the family, and the…

non-indigenous Australians. My cultural identity and perceived place in Australian society have presented hardships and challenges such as racism and discrimination - inherent prejudices or preconceived ideas regarding Australia 's indigenous people, access to health and welfare services, unemployment and substance addiction. My story is one of hardship but also one of triumph - I am a survivor. As with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, I am afflicted with diabetes. The Australian…