Aboriginal studycards

Question 1

What are aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders origins?

Answer 1

melanesian origins
over 60,000 years making them the oldest continuous culture
a testament to how expertly they lived sustainably

Question 2

What is the meaning of sustainable

Answer 2

Sustainable - to look after what you have, not waste it - you only take what you need and by not wasting resources you care for country and it will continue to provide

Question 3

How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are there in the population of Australia?

Answer 3

984 000 making up 3.8% of the total population
increase from 2016 of over 185 000 people.
This indicates that health services are being increasingly accessed by our First Nations people.

Question 4

How many languages do the aboriginals and TSI have?

Answer 4

At the time of colonisation there were 250 distinct Aboriginal and TSI languages 145 languages left,
110 are endangered.

very hard to pass the languages down bc there are few people who can teach or if they cant access elders when they want to learn
loss of language ia a big problem because language is tied very closely to culture

Question 5

Where do aboriginal people live?

Answer 5

Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people live in all states and territories in Australia. The majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders live in cities and urban areas while others choose to live in remote areas where it is often easier to access a more traditional lifestyle. In remote areas there is better and more consistent access to country.

Question 6

How do the aboriginal and TSI use and interact with the land?

Answer 6

Aboriginals and TSI people interacted closely with the land
critical for their continued survival in terms of providing food and shelter for their physical survival.
very respectful towards land (including animals and plants)
made sure they never used more than needed to.
the land could sustain them as it had a chance to regenerate (for the next season).
Our First Nations people lived sustainably!

Question 7

What are the aboriginal and TSI beliefs?

Answer 7

(Religion) (Culture) Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander people believed in an all encompassing connection to the land. This was described as the Dreamtime which included the stories, songs, dances and artwork which detailed how the earth was made, and the traditions and cultural beliefs passed down from one generation to the next. These stories explained why the physical land was formed in the way it was e.g. Burringurah story, the Rainbow Serpent (river). They did not worship a single god, they believed in ancestral spirits. These ancestral spirits could live in Totems which the first nations people protected and had responsibility for.

Question 8

Identify how the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people connect with the land

Answer 8

why was the land important to them? The land was connected to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in all ways. The land is within them and they are within the land. They depended on the land for their survival but also respected the ancestral spirits residing in the natural forms and sacred places all around them.

Question 9

what is the acknowledgement of country

Answer 9

Opportunity to pay respect
often made the commencement of an event, meeting, speech, or a formal occasion
can be made by anybody, aboriginal or non- aboriginal
highlights the unique position of aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people in Australian culture and history
acknowledgement of country in events is one part of ending this exclusion
it recognises aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first custodians
promote awareness of history and culture and will help create a more united Australia

Question 10

Why is acknowledgement of country so important

Answer 10

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people have experienced significant exclusion and injustice from the Australian Society for years
Non aboriginals have not had a chance to learn and celebrate the rich cultures of the aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Question 11

explain Including key dates

Answer 11

there are countless dates which highlight the aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples culture
we can be more culturally inclusive by welcoming these dates into schools and workplaces

Question 12

why is including key dates so important

Answer 12

It is an important step to include the aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective
in many forums aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders special dates may have been overlooked or discredited

Question 13

what is flying flags high

Answer 13

The aboriginal flag was created as a symbol of unity and national identity
the Torres strait islanders flag was created as a symbol of unity an identity for the Torres strait islanders
culture and traditions are heavily connected to the Torres strait island flag

Question 14

why is flying flags high important

Answer 14

Significant meaning of demonstrating our recognition of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
flags can be used to promote a sense of community

Question 15

including artefacts

Answer 15

A great way of reflecting and acknowledging aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples
encourages the presence and continuation of aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples culture

Question 16

why is including artefacts important

Answer 16

aboriginal and Torres strait Islander culture has continued to be disregarded in educational and occupational services
including artefacts are good way to embrace the first people of this nation

Question 17

where is the Orang Asli tribe located

Answer 17

Malaysia

Question 18

what is the translation for Orang Asli

Answer 18

original people

Question 19

population of Malaysians that are Orang Asli

Answer 19

The Orang Asli constitue an extremely small percentage of the Malaysian population, making up 0.5% of the population. There are 3 sub-groups within this small population – The Senoi, the Aboriginal-Malays and the Negritos.

Question 20

living conditions

Answer 20

Modern life has seen many of the Orang Asli moved from their traditional wooden houses to concrete houses provided by the government. This has been due to the loss of traditional lands mainly due to urbanization encroaching faster and closer to Orang Asli settlements. The Orang Asli are not well-off from a material and nutritional perspective. Many of their settlements lack basic amenities such as piped water and electricity and their ability to hunt and fish can sometimes be limited depending on where their settlement is located.

Question 21

explain the languages

Answer 21

The Orang Asli do not have a written language and therefore no written history. They rely upon their histories being passed down by word of mouth. It is common for the Orang Asli to speak more than one language due to their contact with other ethnic groups.

Question 22

explain their religion

Answer 22

The Orang Asli do not have a sacred text. Traditionally, they believe that spirits dwell in objects like trees and rocks, thunder and lightning. Dreams also occupy an important place in the spiritual life of the Orang Asli and are believed to foretell the future and control social behaviour. Everyone in the tribe is encouraged to share their dreams which are then interpreted by an expert in the community. For example, if a person dreams that one of their friends is attacked by a wild animal then the dreamer is responsible for warning their friends of the possible danger.