Geography Study Flashcards
What are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origins?
It’s believed that they are of Melanesian origin and have lived on this country for over 60,000 years. They have lived sustainably on the land expertly never needing more than they needed to survive all while letting the land regenerate.
How did the Aboriginals and Torres Strait peoples live sustainably?
They lived sustainably by not wasting their resources and food, only taking what they needed and because of this they care for the country and it continues to provide.
How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are there in the population of Australia?
The population is 984 000 making up 3.8%. This has increased from 2016 of over 185 00 people. This indicates that health services have increased accessibility to our First Nation people.
How many languages do they have?
When colonization came there were about 250 distinct languages. However, out of the 145 languages left 110 are endangered because of how challenging it is to teach someone the language.
Where do Aboriginal people live?
They live in all states and territories in Australia but majority live in cities and urban areas while other live in remote area as it is often easier to access their traditional lifestyle.
How do they use and interact with the land?
They interact with the land by respecting it including the animals and plants to make sure it’s never used more than it should be. This is sustainable and gives it a chance to regenerate.
What is the acknowledgment of country and why is it important?
The acknowledgment of country is the opportunity to acknowledge and pay respects to the traditional Owner and ongoing owners of the land. It is often used at meetings, speeches, formal occasions, and every opening of Parliament House. It is important because it reminds us of the horrible exclusion they have had and we are trying to reunite Australia once again. It also promotes awareness about their culture and history.
What are the reasons/events that impact & make it challenging to live traditionally?
Aboriginal:
Loss of land
Social Exclusion
Not a lot of access to good healthcare
Loss of Language
Loss of Culture
Orang Asli:
Loss of Land
Loss of Language
Loss of Culture
Social Exclusion
No clothing or good access to good healthcare
Have to find own their food
They struggle to find financial help
Almost impossible to catch up with the rest of the world
Have a lack of determination
What are the Aboriginal beliefs?
The Aboriginals believe in the connection to the land which is told through Dreamtime, songs, dances, and artworks. These stories are passed down through many generations and usually explain how landforms are made eg. The Rainbow Serpent story or the Big Rock Story aka Burringuarrah.
All Questions above but with Orang Asli.
All answers above but with Orang Asli answers
