Wish to learn aboriginal culture (25)
Hello Hawkan,
Not sure if you have seen this.
A wonderfully rich culture.
Enjoy
Not sure if you have seen this.
A wonderfully rich culture.
Enjoy
Hawkan: Hello
I stayed in Queensland for studies back in 2001. Learned some things about your history with the stolen generation et.c., but would like to learn more about the thinking of the Aboriginal population. Anyone wants to discuss this please answer me here or send PM.
Regards.
I stayed in Queensland for studies back in 2001. Learned some things about your history with the stolen generation et.c., but would like to learn more about the thinking of the Aboriginal population. Anyone wants to discuss this please answer me here or send PM.
Regards.
I would imagine you need to talk to some aboriginal people if you wanna know how they think yeah ?
wait until Maybesoon comes back.. I am sure he will be happy to tell you what he thinks
Hawkan: Hello
I stayed in Queensland for studies back in 2001. Learned some things about your history with the stolen generation et.c., but would like to learn more about the thinking of the Aboriginal population. Anyone wants to discuss this please answer me here or send PM.
Regards.
I stayed in Queensland for studies back in 2001. Learned some things about your history with the stolen generation et.c., but would like to learn more about the thinking of the Aboriginal population. Anyone wants to discuss this please answer me here or send PM.
Regards.
To be honest, you probably know more about the Aboriginal population than most Australians. I did some university units on Aboriginal culture a while ago. It's hard to know how much we generalise about their culture and who they are as people. Venere's link is probably an excellent starting point.
To be honest- sad but true, Aboriginal culture was not part of our education system when I was at school. I don’t know if it is now…. anybody got any young kids to elaborate further on this topic?
blondeozichick: Maybesoon comes back.. I am sure he will be happy to tell you what he thinks
blondeozichick: I would imagine you need to talk to some aboriginal people if you wanna know how they think yeah ? wait until Maybesoon comes back.. I am sure he will be happy to tell you what he thinks
Did you go to the Mossman Gorge in Nth Qld by any chance??
My brother-in-law is Aboriginal and does the tour there
My brother-in-law is Aboriginal and does the tour there
redozichick: Did you go to the Mossman Gorge in Nth Qld by any chance??
My brother-in-law is Aboriginal and does the tour there
My brother-in-law is Aboriginal and does the tour there
Mossman Gorge is a magical place but to "learn about aboriginal culture" from any one place is like trying to learn about European culture by visiting Stonehenge. There are many European cultures and many Australian aboriginal cultures. For instance, The Murray culture across the North of Australia is the only culture that has genuine didgeridoos. There are over 100 language groups in the Top End of the Northern Territory alone.
Let's also remember the harsh reality of the many aboriginal camps dotted on the outskirts of township such as Yalata, Alice Springs, Tenant Creek and so on, to name some more local areas, where many folk live in squalor; the glue sniffing and alcoholism rampant in many outback and rural communities. With solutions being as remote as these regions themselves.
It is something that frustrates many elders and other members of these communities who are not caught up in the above. Many hold highly responsible positions in government and private organisations, and they, too wish so desperately to see change.
Yes, where is maybesoon when he's needed???
It is something that frustrates many elders and other members of these communities who are not caught up in the above. Many hold highly responsible positions in government and private organisations, and they, too wish so desperately to see change.
Yes, where is maybesoon when he's needed???
venere08: Let's also remember the harsh reality of the many aboriginal camps dotted on the outskirts of township such as Yalata, Alice Springs, Tenant Creek and so on, to name some more local areas, where many folk live in squalor; the glue sniffing and alcoholism rampant in many outback and rural communities. With solutions being as remote as these regions themselves.
It is something that frustrates many elders and other members of these communities who are not caught up in the above. Many hold highly responsible positions in government and private organisations, and they, too wish so desperately to see change.
Yes, where is maybesoon when he's needed???
It is something that frustrates many elders and other members of these communities who are not caught up in the above. Many hold highly responsible positions in government and private organisations, and they, too wish so desperately to see change.
Yes, where is maybesoon when he's needed???
One of the most enlightening documentaries I've seen on experiences of the 'stolen generation' was an episode of "Who Do You Think You Are" on Cathy Freeman's family. Most of her ancestors spent their whole lives locked up on Palm Island simply because they were aboriginal. The rest of her family had to write to the Australian government for permission every time they wanted to visit family - which was denied, of course.
The more I learn about what these generations of people have been through, the worse it gets.
daisy333: One of the most enlightening documentaries I've seen on experiences of the 'stolen generation' was an episode of "Who Do You Think You Are" on Cathy Freeman's family. Most of her ancestors spent their whole lives locked up on Palm Island simply because they were aboriginal. The rest of her family had to write to the Australian government for permission every time they wanted to visit family - which was denied, of course.
The more I learn about what these generations of people have been through, the worse it gets.
The more I learn about what these generations of people have been through, the worse it gets.
Hi daisy, there are certainly countless stories of similar injustices. One of the worst has got to be how the Australian government treated Albert Namatjira, the now very famous Aboriginal artist, who way back in the 50's had perfected the fusion of western method of painting with the richness of aboriginal colours and landscapes. He was treat like scum by the authorities when he was alive, and even denied the right to vote. Now he is held as the nation's pride and joy.
daisy333: One of the most enlightening documentaries I've seen on experiences of the 'stolen generation' was an episode of "Who Do You Think You Are" on Cathy Freeman's family. Most of her ancestors spent their whole lives locked up on Palm Island simply because they were aboriginal. The rest of her family had to write to the Australian government for permission every time they wanted to visit family - which was denied, of course.
The more I learn about what these generations of people have been through, the worse it gets.
The more I learn about what these generations of people have been through, the worse it gets.
Sad but true.
But the govt said sorry didnt they
So its supposed to be alright. What a crock that was. When the aboriginal people get the respect and the direction they need then the sorry will mean something. We still got a f@*^#ng long way to go I'm afraid. I wonder how many people who said sorry invite an aboriginal to dinner or interact with them at all!! Its one thing to write a speech to say sorry but its the follow through that really matters in the end, by the way has anyone ever read that speech its full of lies. I live in a community that was originally a noongar community it was taken away from them and has never been returned. They took the name of the place and changed the spelling so it was better for the white community to spell. Most white people in this town treat them like second class citizens and that has lead to racial tension for sure. The immigrants and refugees get more respect than the aboriginal culture does in this country, I find that direspectful in itself. They were once a proud people and now they are but a shell of who they really should be. Respect!! 
It is an awesome culture and they are awesome people just a little lost.
By the way we teach our kids many languages in aussie schools but we dont teach any aboriginal dialect!!
I know they don’t chase kangas anymore, they by em already seasoned from Coles….hoe it helps 
ybfayl: I know they don’t chase kangas anymore, they by em already seasoned from Coles….hoe it helps
You lil idgit!
Actually, some indigenous folk still practise their hunting skills, for both roos and also wombat and other - all good meat. And guess what, some 'whites' do, too.
I buy mine from Coles, though
ybfayl: more infohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAYmk9Qb9Dc
which is why I buy my skippy from Coles
venere08: which is why I buy my skippy from Coles
if only I could use a gum tree leaf to whistle Id whislte one for ya & save u the trip.
ybfayl: if only I could use a gum tree leaf to whistle Id whislte one for ya & save u the trip.
Well ta!! Go on then, start practising, while I fill the billy can and get the damper dough ready
...Oh, and a copy of Banjo Patterson for the sing along!
venere08: Well ta!! Go on then, start practising, while I fill the billy can and get the damper dough ready...
Oh, and a copy of Banjo Patterson for the sing along!
Oh, and a copy of Banjo Patterson for the sing along!
Im workin on it pfft pfft pfft its ganna happen soon I tell ya pfft pfft pfft
I’ll be back!
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I stayed in Queensland for studies back in 2001. Learned some things about your history with the stolen generation et.c., but would like to learn more about the thinking of the Aboriginal population. Anyone wants to discuss this please answer me here or send PM.
Regards.