What is The Dreaming? How many different Aboriginal tribes and languages once existed in Australia? What is the purpose of a corroboree? What effect do the events of the past have on Indigenous peoples today?
Indigenous Australia For Dummies answers these questions and countless others about the oldest race on Earth. It explores Aboriginal life in Australia before 1770, the impact of white invasion, the ongoing struggle by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to secure their human rights and equal treatment under the law, and much more.
The book explores Aboriginal art, music, dance, literature, film, sport, and spirituality in 26 informative and easy-to-read stand-alone chapters. It discusses the concept of modern Aboriginal identity and examines the ongoing challenges facing Aboriginal communities today, from health and housing to employment and education, land rights, and self-determination.
Indigenous Australia For Dummies explores significant political moments—such as Paul Keating’s Redfern Speech and Kevin Rudd’s apology, and more. It features profiles of celebrated Aboriginal people and organisations in a variety of fields, from Olympic athlete Cathy Freeman to painter Albert Namatjira to the Bangarra Dance Theatre and the National Aboriginal Radio Service.
The book challenges common stereotypes about Aboriginal people and discusses current debates, such as a land rights and inequalities in health and education. Indigenous Australia For Dummies will enlighten readers of all backgrounds about the history, struggles and triumphs of the diverse, proud, and fascinating peoples that make up Australia’s Aboriginal communities.
