Social structure in Aboriginal religion
Who are the top of Aboriginal social structure?
Elders
Who are the Elders?
The governors, spiritual leaders and wisdom holders in Aboriginal religion
Which Aboriginal group does Aunty Margret belong to?
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung
What was the name of Uncle Banjo’s biography?
Wisdom man
What foundation helped Aunty Sherry when she was struggling?
Opening The Doors Foundation
In Aboriginal religion, what age do you become an Elder?
There's no age, it's based on when they earn the trust of their community.
What is a role of Elders?
To undergo sacred rituals and share sacred stories
Who did Uncle Jim advocate for?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
What did Uncle Banjo promote the importance of?
Sharing to the community, respect and forgiveness
Which organization did Aunty Sherry become a leader of?
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Victoria
What is social structure?
The system of roles and responsibilities that keep a religion organised.
Elders are the guardians of which three things?
Knowledge, culture and wisdom
How did Uncle Jim spread his voice?
Through radio and media
Why didn’t Uncle Banjo go to school?
Because his parents thought formal education wasn’t valuable
What is the charity that allowed Aunty Sherry’s grandchildren to start school?
The Opening the Doors foundation
What do individuals have to do in the social structure?
Special roles, different expectations and responsibilities
What are the Elders trying to promote?
A sense of pride, respect and belonging to younger generations
Land rights and human rights
What traditional ways did Uncle Banjo learn as a child instead of going to school?
How to traditionally hunt and fish
What program does Aunty Sherry use to advocate for education?
FIRE Carriers in schools
How do people become an Elder?
By earning the respect of their community and gaining enough knowledge about the traditional culture
Why and how do Elders bridge the gap between the younger generation and older generations?
To promote social cohesion and unity within the community. This is done through increased involvement in community activities
Name two areas that Aunty Margaret campaigned for improvement in. Bonus Points for all 4.
Healthcare, housing, youth programs or elder support.
In what sort of place was Uncle Banjo born?
A mission called Framlingham Mission (Bonus points!)
What does Aunty Sherry advocate for?
The importance of education for young Aboriginal people and to break the cycle of Indigenous youth being disadvantaged