Yorta Yorta people

through both the Eddie Mabo case [1992] and the Yorta Yorta case [2002] as although the cases had been concluded with final decisions, there were still measures that could have been taken, and areas where it could have been improved to achieve a just outcome. MABO V QUEENSLAND (NO.2) [1992] HCA 23 In 1992, the doctrine of terra nullius was overruled by the High Court in the case Mabo v Queensland (No.2) [1992] HCA 23. After recognising that the Meriam people of Murray Island in the Torres Straits were

(3641) in northern Victoria, is part of the Yorta Yorta traditional lands. Yorta Yorta is one of 600 Indigenous Nations with its own cultures, customs and dialects (Kingsley, Townsend, Phillips, & Aldous, 2009). This provides the Yorta Yorta with an identity that connects them to their land through creation and dreamtime stories related to the local environments since the beginning of creation (Lynch, Griggs, Joachim & Walker, 2013). Indigenous people believe that their connection to their traditional

Indigenous people of Australia. This round is called Sir Doug Nicholls round; each team has an alternative guernsey with different types of Aboriginal art. Each guernsey has a different meaning and purpose. The best five guernsey’s from 2017 in my opinion are Adelaide, Fremantle, Greater Western Sydney, Melbourne and St Kilda. Adelaide Crows Adelaide’s guernsey was designed by South Australian artist Allan Sumner, a descendent of the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Yankunytjatjara people. The title of

best-known example of the Native Title Act failing to support those it purported to protect concerns the 1998 Yorta Yorta case. As one of the first legal challenges by native people following the passing of the act, the Yorta Yorta case was an opportunity to prove that things really had changed after Mabo. Sadly though, the failings of the legislation were brought into sharp focus, and the Yorta Yorta claim failed, under insufficient evidence to support uninterrupted connection to the

live in Malvern, governed the City of Stonning Council and the Australian geographical postcode of the area is 3144. According to traditional Aboriginal distribution of population map, the traditional custodians of this vicinity are the Boonwurrung people (Clark & Kostanski, 2006). Based on a research report conducted by City of Stonning Council into its indigenous history, it has been found that Boonwurrung traditional boundaries are located around metropolitan areas of Melbourne,south coast and the

and understanding achieved through this priority will improve the ability of all young people to contribute positively in the ongoing development of Australia (Australian Curriculum, n.d) The topic I chose that include an aspect of Indigenous content regarding my learning area (science) is Riverina area. Students will have chance to learn that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have longstanding scientific knowledge by examination, using all the senses, calculation and suggestion, trying

passing on important knowledge, cultural values and belief systems to future generations through song, dance, painting and storytelling (Bourke & Cox, 1998, p. 56). The Dreamings came from Aboriginal ancestors who created the law; however Aboriginal people are unable to change it, as it is part of their history, therefore Aboriginal law and Western law can conflict with one another, as during the colonial process Western law did not recognise Aboriginal customary laws (Roy, 2008). But as will be discussed

indigenous heritage, with a variety of film techniques as well. In the orientation of the film Blair uses techniques such as setting, this is an important technique as different settings can either show a rise of reduction of prejudice towards indigenous people. The film begins in the Australian outback, where the audience is first introduce to two characters Gail and Kay. The two girls are cousins and are running across the scene, they make up about 10% of the height of the screen. Blair uses long-shot

I never knew that there were so many different languages and clan groups, and their importance to certain lands. Areas of Victoria that we know simply as areas people live in, have a whole different meaning to the Indigenous people. They have a long history in those areas. Through generations, they have formed a deep connection to that land and their culture is ingrained there. We are taught about the general history of Australia, in terms of

Lin Onus is a Contemporary Indigenous artist. Lin uses Indigenous art through political motivation. Lin Onus was born 1948 in Victoria, Lin was the only child of Scottish mother, Mary, and Aboriginal father, Bill (from the Yorta Yorta language group). He worked with his father in the family business: making boomerangs and other Aboriginal artifacts. He grew up surrounded by classical art and music he absorbed influences from both cultural traditions; Scottish and Aboriginal.