Indg1150 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What lead to the colonisation of many countries
Christians felt the need to convert ‘heathens’ (non-believers) into their religion, so they went to foreign land and often claimed it as their own and enslaved those who would not follow their religion
What was William Cooper responsible for
The petition against King George (1934) to get Aboriginal people representation in federal parliament thus ‘preventing the extinction of Aboriginal people’
What was Charles Perkins responsible for
The Freedom Ride (1965); him and his white uni friends hoped on a bus to protest at multiple locations. this was to expose the segregation which empowered small towns to continue their protest.
What was Eddie Mabo responsible for
He lead the campaign to get the native title act (1994), this law recognises the rights and interests of Aboriginals according to their traditional laws and customs.
What does the anachronism of Indigenous history believe
That indigenous people were seen of belonging to/in the past
What impact does anachronism have on Aboriginals
trauma narratives, seen a myth
How does John Howard describe violence against Aboriginal in the past and how it presents his views
As a blemish of the past. Blemish implies that the past can be wiped away almost as if it was a minor effect in history. He lacks responsibility and accountability of the effects the past has had on Aboriginals now.
Why should we revisit Indigenous past
To sustain Indigenous identity, whether it is personal, community or national. It enriches their heritage, laws and local tourism. This representation can inspire other Indigenous culture.
What is Makarrata Commission
supervises a process of agreement making between governments and First Nations for truth-telling about history
What is indigenous spirituality
the cosmology of (Nyungar) universe with foundations which is boodjar, moort an katijin
boodjar
country, land
moort
family, relations
katitjin
knowledge
what is a benefit of preserving culture
reversing the effects of colonisation and restoring Aboriginals status with Australia
what is terra nullis
a roman law and discovery doctrine by christians to allow naked dispossesion
