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Priscilla Atkins, formerly Priscilla Collins and known as "Cilla", is an Eastern Arrernte woman [1] of Arabana descent in South Australia and grew up in Alice Springs in Central Australia, [2] the eldest of five children and is a descendant of Topsy Smith (née White) the daughter of Mary Kemp (Arabana) and George White, a Policeman.
In a study that evaluated the level of food insecurity among White, Asian, Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Americans: it was reported that over a 10-year span of 2000–2010, Indigenous people were reported to be one of the highest at-risk groups of from a lack of access to adequate food, reporting anywhere from 20%-30% of households suffering ...
In the late 1950s, there was an increasing focus on the global need for anthropological research into 'disappearing cultures'. [1] [2] This trend was also emerging in Australia in the work of researchers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, [3] [4] leading to a proposal by W.C. Wentworth MP for the conception of an Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies (AIAS) in 1959.
Our Generation analyzes relations between Aboriginal Australians and European Australians, from the beginning of colonisation until the present day and looks at ongoing Government policies of paternalism and forced assimilation, explores some of the issues underlying current Aboriginal disadvantage, and upholds the right of First Australians to dignity, culture and empowerment in their own ...
Neither Love nor Thoms was an Australian citizen, but both identified as Aboriginal Australians. [1] The government was trying to deport both men as aliens under the provisions of the Migration Act 1958, based on a 2014 amendment of the Act. [2] [3] Love was a recognised member of the Kamilaroi people who was born in Papua New Guinea.
Indigenous people have always responded and adapted to climate change, including indigenous people of Australia. [105] Aboriginal Australian people have existed in Australia for tens of thousands of years. Due to this continual habitation, Aboriginal Australians have observed and adapted to climatic and environmental changes for millennia which ...
A global issue is a matter of public concern worldwide. This list of global issues presents problems or phenomena affecting people around the world, including but not limited to widespread social issues, economic issues, and environmental issues. Organizations that maintain or have published an official list of global issues include the United ...
The Coalition of Peaks is an unincorporated body that represents more than 80 Indigenous community groups and peak organisations across Australia. [3] Under a partnership agreement with the Council of Australian Governments (now National Cabinet), Australian governments have promised to consult with the Coalition of Peaks in the creation, implementation and reform of Closing the Gap policies. [4]