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The Stolen Generations, which involved the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families in Australia, significantly impacted Aboriginal languages by severing cultural connections and disrupting the transmission of language from one generation to the next. Many children were placed in institutions where their native languages were prohibited, leading to a decline in language use and proficiency. As a result, several Aboriginal languages have become endangered or extinct, while efforts to revive and maintain these languages face ongoing challenges due to the lasting effects of this traumatic history. The loss of language also symbolizes a broader loss of cultural identity and heritage for Aboriginal communities.

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