Aboriginals

Question 0

what is assimilation

Answer 0

• aboriginal people had to lose their cultural identity to have their status raises
• not full blood- absorbed into white communities

Question 1

when did the national conference on aboriginal affairs happen

Answer 1

1937

Question 2

what improved conditions were the aboriginal granted during the war

Answer 2

child empowerment payments were granted

aborigines became eligible for old age pensions

Question 3

what is integration

Answer 3

1965-1972

having respect for all cultures and willingness to accept their cultural differences- traditions

Question 4

what is self determination

Answer 4

1972-2005
right of a group to control it’s own density and development
facilitated indigenous peoples involvement in decision making

Question 5

how was self determination achieved

Answer 5

• 1st organized aboriginal protest (1938)
• Charles Perkins lead Freedom Rides 1965
• Vincent Lingiari- Wave Hill Walkout
  (1966)

Question 6

reconciliation

Answer 6

1990s

policy aimed at improving relationships between indigenous and non indigenous people

Question 7

what does reconciliation aim to create justice in regard to

Answer 7

indigenous land rights

equity in health, living conditions, education, and employment