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Who are the indigenous people of Australia called?

They are called Aboriginals.

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Where do historians believe the Aboriginals originally came from?

 India :)

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What happened to the Aboriginal children who were taken away by Europeans?

They were placed in orphanages or foster homes and are now known as the Stolen Children or the Stolen Generations.

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Why do many Aboriginal people today feel confused about their identity?

 Because they were not allowed to grow up in their natural environment with their families, so they lost connection with their culture and heritage.

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How are Australian schools trying to improve understanding of Aboriginal culture today?

Schools have begun to teach both Aboriginal and white children about Aboriginal culture and languages.

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Why do many Aboriginals not feel accepted on Australia Day?

 Because Australia Day celebrates the birth of the modern Australian nation, a time that marks European settlement and the loss of Aboriginal land and culture, so many Aboriginals don’t feel included in the celebration.