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Australian Aboriginal Art, 1999.
Discusses the major concepts of this cultural art. Looks at the issues of Dreamtime, the role of the art and the media involvement. Analyzes motifs, figures and designs.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 102.95
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" The art of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia constitutes one of the most consistent, and longest, art traditions in the world. Despite an enormous diversity of artistic practices throughout the continent, all Aboriginal art has been inherently religious in nature and most has worked from the seemingly abstract, extremely complex iconographic system that is still employed today. Though art may be designed for a variety of social, didactic, or utilitarian purposes, the Aboriginal belief in the pervasiveness of meaning throughout creation has meant that no person, place, animal or thing is without religious significance. Thus the representation of any aspect of the world, in any medium, at any level of abstraction, for any purpose is guided by the artists' understanding of what is represented. Art can have both private and public meanings. But.."
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Australian Aboriginal Children's Service, 2006.
This paper is a research proposal to study service provision to Australian Aboriginal children under the age of six years old with intellectual disability.
890 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 50.95
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This paper relates that social work in Australia, specifically in relation to intellectually disabled children under the age of six years old, is an area of services provision that yet has to achieve its maximum potential. The author points out that the proposed study design will be interpretive in nature utilizing a questionnaire for data collection, which will be coded, grouped and tabulated for analysis. The paper relates that the research will be used to identify specific unmet needs and for developmental planning to meet these needs, which is critical in Australia. The paper includes a figure and several embedded quotations.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Identification of Stakeholders
Literature Review
Figure: Unmet Needs of Intellectually Disabled Children and Their Families
Methodology
Summary and Conclusion
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"One type of intellectual disability is related in the work entitled: "The Too-Hard Basket: Education for People who are Deafblind". The authors, Bidenko and James states that there are more than 70 known causes of deaf-blindness, with each cause brining a unique set of needs for the individual. Unfortunately, it is also related that the provision of education of children who are congenitally deaf-blind in Australia, can over the past 2 or 3 decades, be compared with that prior to 1750, of people who were deaf. Another problem that is noted in the country of Australia is the fact that approximately one in four parents was informed of their child's diagnosis by the time their child was three years old. Half the parents had been informed by the time their child was four and a half."
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Government Policies on Australian Aboriginal Health, 2001.
A look at past and present Australian government policies that address the issue of Aboriginal Health.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 87.95
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This paper examines past and present Australian Government policies which have impacted and been implemented to address the issue of Aboriginal Health. The author also examines issues such health issues, substance abuse and the high rate of youth suicide.
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'The status of Aboriginal health in Australia is currently at critical levels ? much money needs to be injected and considerable work needs to be done to tackle such important health issues as diabetes, mental disorders, substance abuse and the high rate of youth suicide. Along with this, many other related issues need to be addressed, such as the stolen generation, native title, preservation of cultural identity and the topic of reconciliation. The outlook for the future is improving however, in that the government and Aboriginal groups are working together towards a positive outcome through the implementation of innovative government policies aimed at tacking the core issues affecting Aboriginal communities around Australia."
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Australian Land: Aborigines vs. Europeans, 2006.
This paper explores the differences in conceptions of land ownership between the Australian Aborigines and the European colonists.
1,998 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper examines the Aborigines of Australia who are said to have arrived on the continent over 50,000 years ago, blending into the already existent population and thus creating perhaps the most physically diverse population in the world. This paper details the differences in conceptions of land ownership between the Australian Aborigines and European colonists. The writer of this paper describes how the Aborigines had developed their own society, culture and rules for land ownership which were inexcusably overlooked by the European invaders. When Europe began to encroach upon the territories of the Aborigines, the latter group simply adapted resourcefully and made new claims. This paper explores the various countries and nations that laid claim to Australia, including the Dutch, British and Spain While the Aborigines claimed Australia through ancestral travels, the Dutch and British justified their possession by initial landing rights and the Spanish laid their claim based on religious doctrine. The British extended their claim to the entire continent by 1826 with the stroke of a legislative pen. This writer of this paper describes how the conflict was furthermore exacerbated by the fact that Aborigines and Europeans had differing conceptions of private property.
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"Although the Aborigines lived according to such ancient beliefs for thousands of years, their fate would soon be doomed according to a very different system of territorial claims formulated 10000 miles away, in Europe. While the Aborigines justifiably had divided Australian lands into their own territories, the newly 'discovered' continent would soon come into a three-way struggle for possession as Britain, Holland, and Spain each claimed Australia separately, none of these claims based on right of ancestors, but on religious, economic, and political rationales. The Spanish and Portuguese, in search of southern trade routes and the legendary Terra Australis, had touched on the continent of Australia."
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Inquiry into the Deaths of Australian Aborigines, 2001.
An analysis of three commissions' inquiry into the deaths of Australian aborigines in custody.
1,925 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 98.95
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This paper takes a look at three major police commissions of inquiry into the New South Wales police service during the 20th century: the commission into aboriginal deaths in custody, the Commission into the Inquiry of the NSW police administration, also known as the Fitzgerald report, and the Wood Royal commission. The recommendations of these reports are discussed, including whether or not these recommendations were implemented.
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"Three major commissions of the twentieth century have been the commission into aboriginal deaths in custody, the Commission into the Inquiry of the NSW police administration, also known as the Fitzgerald report, and the Wood Royal commission. These commissions have made many different recommendations pertaining to particular matters. These recommendations are implemented in order to reform existing practices and to transform them into practices that are to be acceptable to both government, community and all other parties involved. Various recommendations that have been made regarding these issues have had a central focus and common ground. Although these recommendations are issued, there is no guarantee that government will implement these recommendations and other recommendations that have been implemented are often not sustained in both legislature and other bodies. Some recommendations require legislative change and some can be applied very quickly while others require more time in order to change laws and acts. It is the government?s onus to implement these recommendations. Numerous recommendations arising from these commissions are undesirable to the government, so the adoption of these recommendations is often slow or they are not adopted at all."
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Australian Aborigines and Modern Society, 1995.
Examines the problems related to land rights, traditions and cultural conflict, health, employment and the role of government.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 28 sources, AU$ 102.95
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"AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINES: TRANSITION TO MODERN SOCIETY WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE WALBIRI CLAN
Introduction
This research examines the transition of the Australian Aborigines to modern society. Where appropriate, an emphasis in this examination is placed on the experience of the Walbiri Clan. Walbiri is but one of the Anglicized spelling of the clan name.. Other spellings of the clan name widely used in the literature are Walpiri and Warlpiri.
The findings of this examination are presented in two major discussions. Issues related to land rights are addressed in the first discussion, while cultural factors are considered in the second discussion.
Issues Related to Land Rights ..."
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Australian Aborigine, 1993.
Examines biological and cultural adaptations, traits, populations and dysfunctional aspects.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 76.95
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"Mankind has evolved through the ages due in large part to biological cultural adaptation that have allowed his to survive environmental factors. The purpose of this paper will be to examine one group, the Australian Aborigine, discussing the combination of biological and cultural adaptations that have permitted these people to live and flourish in harsh and primitive conditions through the centuries until the arrival of the White Man. Included in this analysis will be a look at any dysfunctional aspects of their adaptations, such as genetic load, self-destructive customs. Further, the report will summarize key differences between their biological and cultural evolutions and conclude with my thoughts as to which is the more significant for the Aborigine's future in Australia.
Like all peoples, the Aborigines have a history, though ..."
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Aboriginal Australian Art, 2006.
This paper discusses the difficulty of understanding Aboriginal Australian art.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 81.95
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This paper explains that the range of motifs used in Central Australian rock art depends upon the context of production; however, sacred and secret art is almost exclusively made up of geometric designs and tracks; while art in secular, domestic situations places more emphasis on figurative motifs. The author points out that Aboriginal Australian art, which spans all of pre-recorded history, is an expression of secrecy and the eternal. The paper explains that, as with other Aboriginal artistic systems, there was a range of secret geometric designs, such as the stripes and dots of white clay, red and yellow ochre and black charcoal that were painted on wooden objects, which could only be viewed by initiated men and were hidden away from domestic sites.
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"Many of the bark and cave paintings have no ceremonial or religious function, but are produced for pure pleasure of creative effort, a pleasure which stimulates the true artist in all cultures. There are paintings, both on bark and in caves, which have more important functions. In the initiation rituals, secret designs, painted on sheets of bark, instruct the novitiates in the esoteric myths of the tribe, and, in western Arnhem Land, where some of the cave paintings have magical qualities, the old men can, by chanting the correct incantation at the appropriate season, force the magical power of the painting to increase the supply of food."
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Australian and Maori Myths, 2002.
Compares Australian aboriginal Creation myths to those of the New Zealand Maoris.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This paper compares and contrasts an Australian aboriginal creation myth about the god Baiame, the All-Father, with a Maori creation myth featuring the god and goddess Rangi and Papa.
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The Needs of Indigenous Australian Women, 2008.
A review of the challenges facing Australian aboriginal women in today's society.
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 87.95
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The paper analyzes the topic of feminism in Australia and specifically discusses how white, mainstream feminists in Australia can better listen to, and attend to, the needs and voices of indigenous Australian women. The paper further relates that Australian indigenous women including the Australian Aborigines, the Maori of New Zealand, and the Torres State Islanders, have specific needs, problems, and issues that face them today. The paper highlights the fact that developing understanding, modes of clearer communication and ways to aid these women can help white Australian feminists tear down boundaries and bring about more care and support for Australia's indigenous women.
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"Domestic violence is another very important problem facing aboriginal women. An Australian newspaper reporter continues, "Homicide is the leading cause of premature death for indigenous women and they are 45 times more likely to be victims of domestic violence than other Australians". It is also well known that most aboriginal victims of domestic violence do not speak out, because they are afraid of reprisals by their family or the community (Bhandari 2006). Thus, the abuse continues in a cycle of violence that can often lead to death. White feminists need to tackle this problem head on, just as they would for white victims of domestic violence. First, they need to create educational programs for aboriginal women that stress the importance of speaking out when domestic violence occurs."
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Gender in Aboriginal Societies, 2002.
An analysis of gender relations in Aboriginal societies.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 114.95
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This paper examines Australian aboriginal society. It finds that men are considered sacred, while the women are seen as profane. Indeed, the world of the aboriginal Australians is very much male-oriented.
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Aboriginal Culture and Mathematics, 2005.
A discussion regarding contemporary issues in Australian education.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This paper discusses the issues surrounding the mathematics curriculum in Australian schools. According to this paper, the needs of the Aboriginal students differ from what the Westernized education system teaches. The Australian school system fails to integrate these two cultures.
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"For mathematics teachers working in Australia, few issues are as pressing as creating a useful curriculum that integrates the needs of Aboriginal students with the demands of a Westernized education system. Because of the sometimes-vast cultural differences that exist between Aboriginal groups, individuals, and cultures, Western education is often seen to "fail" these students, especially in mathematics. This is largely the result of the system's inability to account for the cultural differences that exist between these groups. After all, mathematics is a socially constructed discipline and should be considered within the confines of culture (Owens 2001, p. 166). While there may be some transcultural aspects to mathematics, to be truly effective mathematical pedagogy in Australia must consider the cultural differences that exist between Western schools and Aboriginal cultures."
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Aboriginal and Canadian Sovereignty, 2002.
The argument that Aboriginal sovereignty can coexist within Canadian sovereignty.
2,790 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 134.95
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This paper examines how, since the 1980s, the idea of Aboriginal sovereignty has been a subject of growing debate in Canada and how centrally at issue is the dispute over Aboriginal rights. It discusses how there is a contrast between traditional Aboriginal values and those of modern-day society and how within Canada there exists a prevailing tension between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals on many levels. It analyzes how the government is in need of serious revision and why some Canadians feel that the only solution to the crisis the Aboriginal peoples presently find themselves in is some form of Aboriginal sovereignty. It shows how these Canadians believe that the best way to address the crisis is to have First Nations peoples control their own destiny through self-determination in order to confront current challenges successfully and ultimately lead to a greater state of well-being for its peoples.
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"In addition to the Indian Act, which was subsequently amended multiple times, other influential policy documents were developed including the Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy (1969), also known as the White Paper and Citizens Plus (1970) which ?presents a counter-policy written by the Union of Alberta Indians, a treaty Indian group, in reaction to the federal document? (41) and called for Aboriginal self-determination. The White Paper?s aim ?was to outline a strategy that would integrate Indian peoples into mainstream society? (43). Conversely, ?The guiding principles for economic development, proposed in Citizens Plus, suggest a reliance on a combination of government assistance and private enterprise [in order to] make reserve communities into centres of profitable and productive private industry? (49)."
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The Cultural Evolution of Aboriginal Marriage, 2008.
A comparison of historical and modern day Aboriginal marriages in Australia.
1,089 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper analyzes the early historical origins of Aboriginal marriages, in their practices and ceremonies, that are found in what is now modern day Australia. In particular, the paper presents an historical overview of the ancient practices of these Aboriginal marriages and shows how they are used within the modern context of marriages of Aboriginal Australians today.
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"In conclusion, the history of the marriage ceremonies and practices of the Australian Aborigines is one that has stayed true with the ancient customs that were initiated through a creationist religious mythology. The binding essence of the firestick provides a sexual and legally binding ceremony that is provided though family members, uniting the man and the woman within the tribe. The evolution of these marriage rites include a multi-cultural integration with other ethnic or racial groups, which provides a foundation for the relevancy and survival of these ceremonies. In this manner, this study has provided a historical evaluation of the marriage ceremonies and practices of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia from the early past to the present tense."
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The Aboriginal People of Winnipeg, 2007.
This paper examines the health issues, employment, poverty, housing and education of the aboriginal people in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper reports that 8.4 per cent of the total 661,730 population of Winnipeg is aboriginal, which is the second highest percentage of the 13 major Canadian cities. The author points out that the young age of the majority of the aboriginals in Winnipeg is very important because it can have a major impact on the need for more educational and welfare services. The paper stresses that the effects of poverty and housing issues may be a major cause of poor health among aboriginal people in Winnipeg. The author relates that the demographic profiles seem to indicate that social and economic disadvantages facing aboriginal people in Winnipeg have been limiting their educational achievements. The paper includes several quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Aboriginal Population of Winnipeg
Income, Employment and Poverty
Housing Issues
Health Issues
Education Issues
Conclusion
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"The differences in incomes between aboriginal people and non-aboriginal people in Winnipeg can be partially explained by differences in employment and unemployment rates. The total employment rate for Winnipeg in 2001 was 64.8 per cent and the unemployment rate was 5.6 per cent. The employment rate for aboriginals in Winnipeg is only 55.1 per cent and the unemployment rate is 14.3 per cent. This would seem to indicate that the higher unemployment rate in the aboriginal population of Winnipeg is a major factor in the poverty of that population."
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Aboriginal Activism in Australia, 2002.
A look at activism by the Aboriginals in Australia since the 1930s.
2,156 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper provides a brief history of the colonization of Australia in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries by the Europeans and examines the effect it had on the native Aboriginal people. It looks at how an incident in 1926 when a Aborigine killed an Australian causing the murder of the whole tribe, led the Aboriginal to reconsider their situation and to organize themselves to initiate a movement, a protest against the brutality and discrimination against them. It examines how in the late 1920s and 1930s, the modern movement for the Aboriginal rights began and looks at the governmental policies and changes that resulted ever since.
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"These organizations made in the 1930s demanded that Native population must be saved and that the government should implement policies which would guarantee the safety and protection of the Native people and their lands. The government of Australia took some steps to provide some sort of relief to the Aboriginal population, the government created more reserves, but these had strict control of the government. The Europeans settled in Australia had always considered the Aborigines as inferior beings with primitive culture and life style. It was believed that the population of Aborigines would soon die out but this was challenged by the mixed race children which started to spring up in Aboriginal settlements. The Native people understood that in order to gain complete freedom and end of racial oppression they have to fight for the rights of the Native people [Miller, 1985]."
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