Aborigines – Indigenous Australians
Aborigines were the first human inhabitants of Australia and they are believed to have been there since the beginning of time. So their culture is one of the oldest in the world. “Indigenous Australians” can be seen as the politically correct term for “Aborigines”.
“Indigenous Australians” can be seen as the politically correct term for “Aborigines” and sums up a large number of diverse societies and communities. Like many other indigenous people around the globe the “original Australians” had to go through a lot during the course of history and their lives today are far from being unproblematic. Get to know more about aboriginal history, culture and way of thinking as well as the problems they have to face.
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Aboriginal Languages of Australia
Here you will find a collection of various information resources regarding Aboriginal languages throughout Australia and some interesting articles on the people who still speak them. Detailansicht
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Aboriginal Artefacts
Aboriginal artefacts (bark etchings from British Museums) seized in Australia. Who do these artefacts belong to? See also linklist to similar topics. Detailansicht
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Aboriginal Studies
The Internet Guide to Aboriginal Studies offers plenty of links about various topic fields concerning indigenous people in Australia. Detailansicht
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Didgeridoo
Playing a didgeridoo is not an easy task as anyone who tried it will tell you. Apart from general information on this traditional Aboriginal instrument, this article gives you some useful practical hints that might improve your "didgeridoo ability". Detailansicht
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How to Play the Didgeridoo
The manager of the Aboriginal Art and Culture Center is your instructor in this online lesson. You can also listen to sound samples. However, you have to pay for them. Detailansicht
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Boomerang Association of Australia
The Boomerang Association of Australia informs about the origin and history of the boomerang and clears up some popular myths and misconceptions. Detailansicht
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The Aboriginals of Australia — Web Unit
This web unit does not intend to dwell too much on tourist clichs. Here the pupils have to do online research on aboriginal history, conflicts and reconciliation as well as on traditional culture in modern times. Detailansicht