Case Study The topic chosen for this case study is reciprocity; in particular the underlying principle of reciprocity and it’s importance in the economic, social, spiritual and political spheres of Aboriginal life. This case study will first discuss the concept of reciprocity, then outline and illustrate how important this concept is in various aspects of Aboriginal society. The general aim of this case study is to improve the understanding of the Aboriginal worldview and therefore improve the understanding of current problems occurring between mainstream Australian systems and societies and Aboriginal societies. The concept of reciprocity in traditional Aboriginal life is very complex. It is a way of thinking, a notion of being connected
Week 1 - Introduction to Contemporary Aboriginal Issues A Royal Commission This course reflects of a range of subjects including the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (outlined below). It is important that you seek to understand issues that relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Some of the information that we have included in this course may be sensitive and you may need to do extra study to develop your understandings of the reasons for these matters. It is important also that you are able to develop some understanding of yourself, your culture and your community. For many of us, we are often not challenged by our privilege, what this course attempts to do in part, is to get you to think about where
Fighting for the rights and privileges to possession, use and enjoyment to their own traditional land, winning the case proved extremely beneficial for the Meriam people of Australia as it was recognition of social equality and fairness. The denial of the traditional rights of the Indigenous Australians was a ‘unjust and discriminatory doctrine of that kind (which) can no longer be accepted” according to Justice Brennan. It was a significant alteration of the legal, political and social relations between Non- Indigenous people and Indigenous people, acknowledging that there was a continuing connection to the Indigenous people and their land. The High Court of Australia’s decision changed the basic principles for the whole nation, recognising that native title can accommodate and be extinguished, can be by either the Crown or Indigenous people as well as compensation can be given. The outcome resulted in a campaign against the newly-established land rights of Indigenous Australians which also changed Australia’s legal system
Priscilla Cheung Essay Question: #5—Page 18 The French and English both wanted to colonize in the New World, but they both had different ways of approaching the situation. Their treatment of Native Americans is widely known in history. In order to get what they really wanted, they each had to deal with Natives but they did so in different ways. The English had gone the route that was much harsher mainly because the English view the Native Americans as savages who could be used for economic, political and religious reasons; on the other hand the French had been able to tolerate the Natives and establish a better relationship. The English was just simply there to colonize and also conquer new land.
Belonging is about the desire of acceptance that may or may not bring personal satisfaction. How does your prescribed text support or reject this idea. In the play “Rainbows End” by Jane Harrison depicts how the misunderstandings between Indigenous and non indigenous people prevent Aborigines from developing a sense of security and belonging in Australian society. This sense of belonging to a community heritage also extends to the land of the Aborigines. The sense of belonging that can be seen between the people and the land can also be seen with the strong connections within Aboriginal families.
Over the years, after confederation Canada has been developing as a country in many different aspects; even in present day Canada is still further developing. As a country Canada went through many difficult events and struggles which further led towards independence from Great Britain; much greater accomplished specifically after World War 2. As Canada became independent, they began to rely more so upon on the United States as they were able to provide Canada with defence in their times of need. Canada’s dependence on the United States grew as they were able to provide Canada with their needs in numerous areas, one being economically. Although Canada desired independence from Great Britain, the country transfers positions and has become reliant
The Law is in the ground.” This description shows the difference between the thought processes of the Aboriginal people in comparison to that of Western society. The law for Aboriginal people is a way of life, something that you live by and not something that you can take parts out of. Tunbridge (1988) says that you either live within the law or you are living in exile by being outside the law. Further aspects of The Dreaming that are extremely important to the beliefs of Aboriginal people are the Dreamtime Spirits known as ‘nguthuna’ (Tunbridge 1988). These spirits have many different forms be it human, mammal, insect or reptile and there importance is in what they represent in regards to features of the land (Tunbridge 1988).
The offender perhaps comes from a different jurisdiction and a dispute deciding on whether to use the law applicable in the state of the charge or the law applicable in which the offender is from can often cause controversy. This example can apply to cultural conflict between Native Americans and the United States system. The justice system applies preexisting rights and the principle of enforcing foreign law as a means of flexibility. Cultural differences can become a clashing battle where personal rights in territorial boundaries translate into state power and limit the authority one possesses. Although the mutual intention is to create the same outcome (the safety of the people), the ability to separate political authority and cultural differences possess high-levels of failure because of the limiting perspectives in differences in
In doing this I very much noticed a large change in society’s views on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. I noticed that in the community with very limited Aboriginal community it was general opinion that the government needed to do more to assist the Aboriginal community. Most people in the Hawkesbury had very strong opinions
(Cliff, 2005) When working with this population, it is also important to realize the impact of culture on the individual’s life. It is likely that there will be differences in cultural views, but despite this fact, consideration is needed. Realization must exist that Native Americans are culturally diverse. Each tribe has different beliefs, customs, and rituals. Therefore, each tribe may have different ways of viewing things and doing things.