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When the white settlers came, the Aborigines were dispossessed of their land and, much later, "encouraged" onto reserves, supposedly for their protection. They were forced off their traditional hunting grounds, and certainly herded away from the fertile coastal areas where there was plenty of food. White settlers wrecked the very effective native fishing traps, cleared native habitats and reduced the native food supplies, as well as polluting their water.
Massacres of the indigenous people occurred on a regular basis. The Coniston massacre, the massacre at Myall Creek, the "Battle of Risdon" in Tasmania and many others, all were perpetrated against the Aborigines by the Europeans. There were years of conflict between Tasmanian Aborigines and white settlers which eventually resulted in the loss of the purebred aboriginal race from Tasmania - virtually genocide.
The Europeans also introduced foods and diseases, all of which were perfectly harmless to the white settlers, but lowered the life expectancy of the aboriginal people. Simple diseases like Measles and Influenza had devastating effects on Aborigines. Foods containing wheat and sugar resulted in Heart disease and obesity among the indigenous Australians. Europeans introduced new flora and fauna which took over native habitat, leading to the extinction of many plants and animals on which the Aborigines relied.
When the aboriginal children were forcibly taken from their families, this directly led to a loss of culture, language, customs and traditions among the Aborigines. When the Europeans first came to Australia, there were around 250 different aboriginal languages in Australia. There is just a fraction of that number now. Many stories from the aboriginal Dreaming (creation legends) have disappeared forever.
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Did Aboriginal people have democracy before the white settlement?
The aboriginal way of life did not include democracy in the sense that white man's society understands it. Aboriginal life was very patriarchal, with no room for democratic vote regarding the chiefs and elders of the tribes.
What culture of people paint their faces white?
Aboriginal people. They are Australian bush people.
What is the name of the aboriginal people who occupied the land before white settlement in Canberra?
The indigenous people of the Canberra region were the Ngunnawal.
How does aboriginal culture influence Australian Culture?
they don't. Unlike the situation between the Maury and the pakiha ( white person) in NZ I would say that aside from having seen the occasional bit of aboriginal art and a few well meaning articles in newspapers and on television 99% the Average Australians are blissfully unaware of any thing that has to do with aboriginal culture aside from a seemingly endless array of racist joke's. I agree. Having lived in Australia I can say that Aboriginal culture influences Australian culture very little. Kids in Australia are thought about Aboriginal culture throughout their schooling, which means they are somewhat well educated on the topic of Aboriginal culture. However, aside from this education, influences of Aboriginal culture can not really be seen in everyday Australian life.
What aspects of Traditional aboriginal culture has been contributed to society today?
The history has made a big impact. It gives tourists a chance to see what life was like before white settlers came and learn more about our countries famous culture. Things such as paintings can be admired and are studied to see what life was like and how the aboriginal people actually lived. There lifestyle can be admired not only by tourists but also by us- citizens. Kakadu national park and other hot tourist spots are popular for their aboriginal culture and evidence. Many places in Australia have Aboriginal names.
How many aboriginal tribes were there in Australia before white man?
Prior to white settlement, it is estimated that there were 600-700 aboriginal tribes in Australia, for a population of anywhere between 750000 and one million indigenous Australians. Not all of these were recorded, but a list of the known aboriginal tribes can be found at the related link below.
What dose aboriginal mean?
Aboriginal does not really mean anything. The Aborigines are a people indigenous to Australia, they inhabited the land far before the white settlers moved there and are now a protected culture.
What sources of evidence do you have to show how Aboriginal people lived prior to white settlement?
The main source is rock and cave paintings, which depict certain aspects of aboriginal life. Stories handed down through the generations also provide a major picture of aboriginal life prior to European settlement. Other evidence includes middens (aboriginal "rubbish dumps") and evidence of bark being carved out of huge trees for canoes, etc.
What is the difference in Aboriginal missions and Aboriginal Reserves?
An aboriginal mission is a place/church where Aboriginies were kept to be converted to Christians and to be influenced by European culture. A reserve is a place set aside for the aboriginies to live in alone
How were the children in the Brewarrina aboriginal mission treated?
The Brewarrina Aboriginal Mission, which opened in 1886, enforced white culture on the Aborigines. As a result, children were made to learn English, and were denied the opportunities to hear Dreamtime stories of their people or be immersed in their own native culture, as it was forbidden for the Aborigines to practise any part of their culture.
Where is the White Settlement Public Library in White Settlement located?
The address of the White Settlement Public Library is: 8215 White Settlement Rd, White Settlement, 76108 1604
What is an Aboriginal mission?
Aboriginal Missions and reserves were protected areas where Aborigines were housed, although often at the expense of their culture. These missions had schools where the children were educated in white culture, rathyer than allowing the children to be educated in the ways of their people by their own elders and family members. In many cases, these missions (and schools) were established by Christian groups who had the Aborigines' interests at heart, but who also misunderstood the importance of the aboriginal culture. There were exceptions, where the Aborigines were free to live in as traditional a manner as they wished, or to become involved in white culture. Children were free to come and go from these schools. Government reserves were introduced when the Aborigines expressed their dissatisfaction with the missions, and these reserves were often simply the government taking over old missions. These tended to suppress the aboriginal culture, introducing white language, customs, education, foods, religion and culture at the expense of the Aborigines.
