Can you look an Aboriginal in the eye?

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, avoidance of eye contact is customarily a gesture of respect. In Western society averting gaze can be viewed as being dishonest, rude Page 2 or showing lack of interest.

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How do you show respect to Aboriginal culture?

How can I show my respect?
  1. Learn about Aboriginal culture, for example by reading texts written by Aboriginal authors.
  2. Resist the urge to propose solutions for Aboriginal issues, but rather listen deeply. ...
  3. Ask questions during workshops or cultural events you visit.
  4. Avoid stereotypes. ...
  5. Consult, consult, consult.

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Can you take a photo of an Aboriginal?

It is important to acknowledge that photographing, filming and sound recording Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, places, objects, sites and cultural activities do occur without consent. In some instances privacy, identity and cultural heritage are exploited, misrepresented and depicted in negative ways.

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What not to say to an Aboriginal person?

Assimilationist terms such as 'full-blood,' 'half-caste' and 'quarter-caste' are extremely offensive and should never be used when referring to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Aborigines • native/native Australians • lost (e.g. Lost language, cultures).

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Can you ask someone if they are Aboriginal?

The ONLY, effective and accurate way to identify someone of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin is to ask the question. “Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin?”

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What is disrespectful in aboriginal culture?

To make direct eye contact can be viewed as being rude, disrespectful or even aggressive.To convey polite respect, the appropriate approach would be to avert or lower your eyes in conversation.

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What percentage do you need to be to be considered Aboriginal?

One Nation NSW has proposed to abolish self-identification and introduce a “new system” relying on DNA ancestry testing with a result requiring a finding of at least 25 per cent "Indigenous" before First Nations identification is accepted.

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What did aboriginals call Australia?

There is no one Aboriginal word that all Aborigines use for Australia; however, today they call Australia, ""Australia"" because that is what it is called today. There are more than 250 aboriginal tribes in Australia. Most of them didn't have a word for ""Australia""; they just named places around them.

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How do you talk to Aboriginal people?

Indigenous people(s)

'Indigenous 'is commonly used as short hand to include both. However, because 'Indigenous' is not specific, some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples prefer the phrase to be used in full so that it refers to all of the Indigenous people of Australia.

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What do Aboriginals call themselves?

'Nation', 'community', 'people', 'mob' or the local language or Page 3 culture group name is usually preferable to 'tribe'. 'Mob' is an Aboriginal English word and as such may be more appropriate, but community acceptance may be required before using this word.

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Does DNA show Aboriginal?

It's possible, depending on how distant the Indigenous Australian ancestor is, that you share too little DNA with them for our DNA test to detect it. A DNA test is not any kind of prescription of identity; rather, a person's genetic makeup is only one part of their story.

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Why is there a warning for Aboriginal people?

Most television stations use a disclaimer warning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers that the program may contain images and voices of dead people (as recommended by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation). The avoidance period may last one or more years.

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Why don't aboriginals like photographs?

Reproductions and photographs of deceased Indigenous people are absolutely prohibited. This is to protect specific Aboriginal knowledge that may not be open to everyone.

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What do aboriginals want?

They want a "a space of our own, free from influence of government". Land rights. Recognition that Aboriginal people have always maintained a property right in land and the natural resources according to their law and customs. They want an acknowledgement that Australia has not been settled.

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Which is one of the most respectful ways to refer to Aboriginal Australians?

'Indigenous' (capitalised) is a term extensively used throughout Australia when referring to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, and related topics.

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What is the most respectful way to refer to Aboriginal Australians?

both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, use terms such as 'First Nations Australians', 'First Australians' or 'Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples'.

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What is hello in Aboriginal?

Why not say 'Hello' in an Aboriginal Language? Wominjeka means Hello/Welcome in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people of Kulin Nation – the traditional owners of Melbourne. Yumalundi means Hello in the Ngunnawal language. The Ngunnawal people are the traditional owners of the Canberra region.

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What are some questions to ask Aboriginal people?

What's one thing about Indigenous culture or people that others can't seem to understand? How do Indigenous relatives work? Why is everyone a cousin, aunty or uncle? When was the last time you encountered casual racism?

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How do you welcome Aboriginal people?

'I begin today by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we <gather/meet> today, and pay my respects to their Elders past and present. I extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples here today. '

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How do you say I love you in Aboriginal?

kesalul - I love you.

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What is the most common Aboriginal name?

12 popular Aboriginal baby names for boys
  • Jiemba. ...
  • Iluka. ...
  • Waru. ...
  • Tjandamurra / Jandamarra. ...
  • Yarran. ...
  • Monaro. ...
  • Birrani. Birrani is a word that comes from Wiradjuri country and is the traditional word for boy.
  • Minjarra. This name that comes from a tree.

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Are Aboriginal brains different?

Total brain volume was significantly smaller for Aborigines (1199 +/- 84 ml) compared to Caucasians (1386 +/- 98 ml). Significantly smaller volumes were also found for cerebellum, prosencephalon-mesencephalon unit, cerebral cortex, frontal cortex, parieto-occipitotemporal cortex, and hippocampus.

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How much money does an Aboriginal get from Centrelink?

For Indigenous Australians, Age Pension: 53%, Total: 53%, JobSeeker Payment: 28%, Youth Allowance (other): 20%, Disability Support Pension: 10%, Youth Allowance (student and apprentice): 1%, Parenting Payment (single): 8%, Carer Payment: 3%, Parenting Payment (partnered): 2%, ABSTUDY (Living Allowance): 2%.

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Can Aborigines be white?

The original Australians were dark-skinned, but a large proportion of the country's Aborigines today are of mixed blood, and many appear to be white.

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What benefits do you get for being Aboriginal?

See the list of payments and services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians at Indigenous Australians through Services Australia.
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Long-term support
  • Parenting Payment.
  • JobSeeker Payment.
  • Carer Allowance.
  • Age Pension.
  • ABSTUDY.
  • Crisis and special help.
  • Family and domestic violence and more…

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