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The Path to Reconciliation
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The arrival of the British to Australia.
The first interaction between the Aborigines and the British were positive, however, as settle began to develop and land as taken away from the aborigines; the indigenous saw this as a threat and an act of aggression. The lack of empathy that the British showed, caused conflict and war between the two cultures. This was called the Frontier Wars. -
The Stolen Generations
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed out of there homes by the government. These children not only lost their family but their identity that represents their culture. -
Aborigines Citizenship
Indigenous finally become Australian citizens in 1948 and by 1962, Aborigines were granted the right to vote. In 1967 referendum, the indigenous were truly recognised as part of the Australian population. It was announced that the Indigenous culture and Australian culture were one. These events played a significant affect on the Australian Identity. -
The Australian Aborigines Conference
In 1938, an Australian Aborigines Conference was held on Australia Day (also known as Invasion Day by the Aborigines) The conference was known as a ‘national day of mourning’. -
Whose land is it?
The high court of Australia denied the indigenous admission of Terra nullius (land belonging to no-one). This prevented the indigenous to legally claim there land. -
Reconciliation Day/National Sorry Day
An official apology was acknowledged by the excising prime minster of Australia; Kevin Rudd.
