Policies in Australia
Formal government apology to the
stolen generation is now known as...
Sorry Day
In what 1992 case did the High Court recognise the existence of Native Title in Australia
Mabo vs Queensland
What years did the policy of forcibly removing mixed race Indigenous children approximately start and finish?
1910s - 1970s
When did the Australian Freedom Rides occur?
1965
When did the Referendum focused on Aboriginal rights happen?
1967
Policy where Aboriginals were separated from whites and kept in missions and orphanages
Protection
Charles Perkins led the Freedom Ride and was instrumental in bringing about the...
1967 Referendum
What were the impacts of the Stolen Generation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture?
Children lost their connection to cultural traditions, language, and the land. This has had negative effects on future generations known as intergenerational trauma.
Who led the Australian Freedom Rides?
Charlie Perkins
As a result, ATSI people were now counted in..
Census
Policy introduced in the early 20th century when authorities realised that Protection wasn’t effectively containing Aboriginal culture.
Assimilation
What was the aim of the Australian Freedom Ride?
Bring media attention and national awareness to the treatment of First Nations Australians in rural areas.
What percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were stolen from their families?
10-30%
How long did the freedom rides go for?
15 days
These things could now be made specifically for ATSI people
Federal Laws
Act created by the High Court decision that nullified Terra Nullius
Native Title
Black, yellow, red are on this rectangular symbol
Aboriginal flag
What is intergenerational trauma?
Trauma that is passed from a trauma survivor to their descendants.
Finish this: Student Action....
for Aborigines
Over this percent of people voted yes
90%
Australian Prime Minister who came into office in 1972 and pushed for Aboriginals to have a say in leadership and government
Gough Whitlam
Who gave the Apology in 2008?
Kevin Rudd
What report allowed members of the stolen generation to tell their stories and begin the healing process?
Bonus = What year was it released?
The Bringing Them Home Report
1997
The name of the town where Aboriginies were not allowed to swim in the public pool
Moree
Who was the Prime Minster of the time of the referendum?
Harold Holt